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 | Sep 15, 2016 | palliative care, integrative medicine, hospice care, Health & Wellness, volunteers
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 | Community, teen volunteers, 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...
by Kim Snarr | Aug 2, 2016 | Community, Spiritual Care, volunteers, physicians, palliative care, integrative medicine, hospice care, Donations
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...
by Kim Snarr | May 31, 2016 | palliative care, hospice care, caregiver
Living with a respiratory condition can be a longtime, difficult journey. For those approaching the end of life, respiratory therapy helps them breathe easier with greater comfort. Registered respiratory therapist Tricia “Trish” Livingstone, RRT has worked in this...
by Kim Snarr | May 12, 2016 | palliative care, advance care planning, caregiver, Nursing
As National Nurses Week comes to a close, we give thanks to all great nurses for the many ways you care and comfort patients and families. At Empath Health, our nurses are passionate about improving quality of life for those in our community facing serious or advanced...
