by Candyl Eyster | Nov 7, 2016 | monday motivation, monday message, inspiration, hospice care
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. This month invites us to reflect on our history, to reconnect with what draws us to this work, to reaffirm the values which guide our practice, and to recognize that all of our lives will involve not only being...
by Kim Snarr | Oct 19, 2016 | Spiritual Care, spirituality, hospice care, blog, bereavement
What matters most to you? What do you need? What do you wish for? When our Suncoast Hospice patients are asked these quintessential questions, it can lead them to greater peace. Our spiritual care coordinators are honored to walk along these precious journeys. They...
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...
by Kim Snarr | Sep 15, 2016 | volunteers, palliative care, integrative medicine, hospice care, Health & Wellness
September is National Pain Awareness Month and we join in celebrating the many great care teams bringing comfort to our community. At Empath Health, our teams provide a holistic approach to achieve relief and better quality of life for our patients, whether they are...
by Kim Snarr | Sep 9, 2016 | teen volunteers, Community, palliative care, hospice care, blog, Nursing
It’s amazing to see youth making a positive impact in our world and in our community. At Empath Health, we are thrilled to have Pinellas County high school teens ages 14 to 18 support our mission of care. Their dedicated time and spirit uplifts the many people we...
