Empath Health established Hurricane Helene Assistance Fund to support colleagues

Empath Health established Hurricane Helene Assistance Fund to support colleagues 
South Florida Hospital and Heaclthcare Report; by Victoria Tanner; 10/6/24 
At Empath Health, we believe that caring for our colleagues is just as essential as caring for our patients and families. In response to the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, we have established a special Hurricane Helene Assistance Fund within our Colleague Assistance Fund (CAF) to offer immediate financial relief to colleagues who have been impacted by the storm. This fund is designed to help those facing unexpected expenses, such as temporary housing, home repairs, and other essential needs that have arisen in the wake of the hurricane. By creating this targeted fund, we aim to ensure that our team members can access the resources they need to recover and rebuild during this difficult time. “Our colleagues are the heart of our mission, and in times of crisis, we stand by them just as they stand by our patients,” said Jonathan Fleece, President and CEO of Empath Health. “This fund allows us to help those who give so much to others, ensuring they have the support they need when it matters most.” ... Hurricane Helene, which impacted West Central Florida on [September 26], stands as the most severe storm to hit the region in over a century. Empath Health, with over 3,000 colleagues, serves communities across 20 counties, stretching from Collier County in the south to Marion County in the north. 
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