by Kim Snarr | Nov 17, 2016 | Community, palliative care, hospice care, blog
During National Hospice and Palliative Care Month in November, we join in celebrating the tremendous care and comfort hospices bring to countless patients and families across our nation. For nearly 40 years, we at Suncoast Hospice have been honored to be the local...
by Kim Snarr | Nov 11, 2016 | volunteers, veterans, hospice care, grief, blog, bereavement, Partnership, Community
John Flint still was soaring the day after his Honor Flight trip to the U.S. war memorials in Washington, D.C. The nationally-treasured sights, surprise on-flight mail call and grand welcome home celebration at St. Pete-Clearwater International airport all left this...
by Kim Snarr | Oct 26, 2016 | Community, grief, education, bereavement
Once again the holidays are upon us. But for some people, reveling in the joy of the season isn’t so simple because their loved ones are no longer here. In light of this difficult loss, there’s hope for peace. If you or your family members are struggling with a death...
by Kim Snarr | Oct 13, 2016 | Community, Spiritual Care, education, blog
When we’re touched by the deep suffering from illness, facing death or grieving the loss of our beloved, we seek comfort and healing. Faith communities can be a great sense of support and compassion during these difficult journeys. But they must be prepared to help....
by Kim Snarr | Oct 6, 2016 | Community, volunteers, traumatic loss, pediatric, hospice care, grief, blog
Facing the loss of a pregnancy or death of a baby can be heartbreaking. Each year, many women and their families are affected by such tragic loss, pain and grief. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)...
by Kim Snarr | Sep 29, 2016 | Community, teen volunteers, hospice care, blog
Pinellas County shines with its treasured waterways, wildlife and communities. A group of 12 Suncoast Hospice teen volunteers recently helped bring in the beauty of northern Pinellas through their photography displayed at our Palm Harbor community service center. The...
