News and Press Releases
ASAP and Francis House Merge to Expand Services to Tampa Bay Community
AIDS Service Association of Pinellas (ASAP), a member of Empath Health and Francis House announce their plans to merge expanding HIV services to Tampa Bay. Continue reading
Embracing Impermanence
One of the blessings of working for an organization which serves those who are seriously ill is that we are not sheltered, as much of our culture is, from the reality of sickness and death. This is a blessing because it can shake us out of our complacency and...
The Joy of Flowers and Comfort of Care
Bonnie Wismer smiles when hand delivered an arrangement of fresh pastel flowers at her home. She and many other patients cared for by Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health, have enjoyed this gesture of kindness carried out by our staff on behalf of the Random...
Recognize the Beauty in Transformation
Maya Angelou once said, “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” To change, to grow, to achieve mastery in life – these things involve work and sweat and failure and determination. ...
Tips to Cope with Traumatic Loss
Empath Health Community Counseling senior counselor provides concrete tips for children and adults for dealing with the stress of a traumatic event. Continue reading
Weathering the Impermanence of Joy
So much of our suffering stems from either resisting an unavoidable unpleasant reality or trying to cling to something pleasant which is ephemeral. Consider these lines from poet, William Blake. He who binds to himself...
Lighthouse Students Get Lessons in Work, Life and Service
Education and Community Service A friendly competition sparks among the trio of teen students assembling hundreds of essential materials and medical kits at Empath Health. Each girl takes pride in completing as many as they can, working together and helping our...
Do Not Be Discouraged By The Noise And Bad News
Sometimes the bad news can be so noisy. It demands our attention and tries to shape our perspective. The point at which it becomes dangerous, however, is when we no longer feel that our contribution matters. When we think that our efforts to bring some goodness and...
Hand Washing Is Essential to Patient and Caregiver Care in the Home
With all that a healthcare provider must consider when caring for a patient, it may come as a surprise that hand hygiene is the single most important patient care practice one can perform in preventing healthcare-related infections. Did you know that hands are the...
Procura Healthcare Software to Acquire Suncoast Solutions
Procura Healthcare Software to Acquire Suncoast Solutions Acquisition will combine decades of healthcare technology expertise with decades of hospice business expertise Schaumburg, IL and Clearwater, FL (July 7, 2016) Procura Healthcare Software today announced that...