News and Press Releases
Empath Health’s Integrated Network of Care Featured in Paradise News
Empath Health and it’s integrated network of care is featured by the Paradise News. Continue reading
The Importance of Stillness
Barbara Kingsolver wrote, “Be still, and the world is bound to turn herself inside out to entertain you. Everywhere you look, joyful noise is clanging to drown out quiet desperation.” There is a reason that we find references to the power of stillness and being in...
Empath Health Experts Discuss Lessons Learned from Terri Schiavo
Empath Health experts discuss the importance of advance directives as a lesson learned from Terri Schiavo. Continue reading
Empath Health Hosts Honor Flight at Home
Empath Health hosted the inaugural Honor Flight at Home Saturday, March 28 at its Clearwater Community Service Center. This event allowed veterans who were too sick to attend a regular Honor Flight to Washington D.C. to be honored and enjoy some of the same parts of an Honor Flight. Continue reading
Suncoast Hospice Ball Recap
The 2015 Suncoast Hospice Ball was a success thanks to the various sponsors, attendees and countless volunteers. Read more. Continue reading
Music Soothes As Alzheimer’s Cure Sought
Suncoast Hospice music therapists offer ways for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients a deep-held connection that can sooth and/or increase their engagement with the world around them. Continue reading
Empath Health Names New Director of Community Outreach
Clearwater — Empath Health has named Jennifer Kaminsky, LCSW, MBA, director of community outreach. Kaminsky is responsible for guiding Empath Health in activities that strengthen and enhance the agency’s social mission, both internally and through its service...
Walk and Remember at the 15th Suncoast Hospice Beach Stroll
(Clearwater/St. Pete Beach, Fla.) - In the news each day we learn of a tragedy or illness that takes the lives of loved ones. All too often family members struggle to find a way to honor their loved one, find healing and peace. Suncoast Hospice, a member of the Empath...
Suncoast Hospice Physician Receives Integrative Medicine Board Certification
Clearwater - Suncoast Hospice physician Kirksak "Jay" Poonkasem, MD has received the certification for integrative medicine through the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM), an American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) member board. This...
Music Therapy Plays To The Ears of Alzheimer’s And Dementia Patients And Families
Empath Health discusses utilization of music therapy for Alzheimer’s and Dementia treatment amid Movie Premiere ‘Still Alice’ (Jan. 16) Clearwater, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2015) ― Still Alice is an American drama film based on Lisa Genova's 2007 bestselling novel and deals...