"Diversity and Inclusion is vital at Empath Health, it helps us to provide compassionate care and cultivate meaningful community partnerships. We recognize the collective power of diversity and inclusion, which allows us to leverage employee talent and create a sense of belonging, to ensure that we are able to attain our vision and mission."

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Joy Winheim is the Executive Director  of EPIC (Empath Partners in Care), a member of Empath Health, steering the recently-expanded agency that combined the HIV expertise and compassionate care of ASAP (AIDS Service Association) and Francis House. For over 20 years Winheim has worked in a variety of capacities serving the HIV community in Tampa, most recently as executive
director of Francis House.  She holds a Bachelor’s degree in social science from St. Thomas Aquinas College.