by Candyl Eyster | Apr 16, 2015 | HIV, hospice care, palliative care, teen volunteers, volunteers
Volunteers give so much to our community, our world. We salute and thank all our volunteers for devoting their energy, skills and hearts to our mission of life-changing health care. Recently we had the pleasure of honoring our Volunteer of the Year Award winners and...
by Candyl Eyster | Feb 17, 2015 | hospice care, teen volunteers, volunteers
This week we continue our Where are They Now? stories of our former teen volunteers. This next story spotlights a recent teen alumnus whose heart, life and career path were shaped by her rewarding service. Here’s a look into the life of Anna Stamas, then and now:...
by Candyl Eyster | Feb 5, 2015 | hospice care, Sin categorizar, teen volunteers, volunteers
Last year, our teen volunteer program (HTV) achieved a milestone of 20 years of service to Pinellas County. More than 4,000 teens have participated in everything from patient support to office support to special events across our integrated network of care. Currently...
by Candyl Eyster | Jan 12, 2015 | hospice care, volunteers
More and more Americans seeking comfort for an illness or health condition are turning to integrative medicine, also known as complementary or alternative medicine. Integrative medicine combines conventional medical care with evidence-based modalities,...
by Candyl Eyster | Dec 23, 2014 | volunteers
It’s well known how volunteering can make you happy, but did you know it can make you healthier? Many studies have linked volunteering to better health and wellness for people of all ages and health conditions. Cleveland Clinic blog recently reported findings that...
by Candyl Eyster | Dec 1, 2014 | Donations, hospice care, volunteers
It feels good to give, especially this time of year. As you give to your loved ones near and far and help those in need, remember young children have the capacity to give, too. Nine-year-old Andrew “Andy” Villamagna really wanted to help older sick people feel better...