L ike many of you, I have been profoundly troubled by the white supremacist
movement that seems to be gaining legi macy across our country and around the world. Recent events in Charlo esville are just one indica on that the rhetoric of hate is resona ng with many disenfranchised Americans.
On a personal note, it re‐opens painful wounds in my own family history. My dad escaped Nazi‐occupied Austria in 1938 at the age of 16, thanks to my grandfather who had the foresight to put him on a kinder train to Pales ne. He never saw his parents or other rela ves again. Out of a family of 65, my dad was one of only two survivors. The rest of his family was sent to Auschwitz.
My dad later fought for the Bri sh army in World War II in Libya, Egypt and Sicily. He eventually ended up in Rome where he met my mom and her family—the classic Italian Catholic Good Samaritans who welcomed a stranger with nowhere else to go into their home.
He and my mom married and immigrated to the United States in the 1950s. They arrived with next to nothing in their pockets, but worked hard in their new country. A er everything they had been through, they commi ed to speaking out for equality, social jus ce and civil rights.
They ins lled those values in my brother and me. It’s one reason I am deeply drawn to Catholic health care and the legacy of the Sisters of Providence and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, who have always been a voice for the voiceless.
If there’s anything we must remember about the Holocaust, it’s that no one in a million years thought anything that horrific could ever happen in civilized Europe. A er all, it was the me of Einstein and Freud, some of the most gi ed minds of their genera on. Yet even as educa on and knowledge flourished,
unthinkable atroci es were allowed to unfold because too many people were complacent and chose not to speak up.
We must learn from the past. We cannot be silent. We need to recognize racism when we see it and call it for what it is.
There are many Americans who are legi mately angry because of the economy and because they feel forgo en. But it is wrong for leaders to prey on their fears by crea ng scapegoats and blaming minori es, immigrants, members of the LGBT community or anyone who is different.
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez delivered a bold homily in Los Angeles, which is one of the largest communi es served by Providence St. Joseph Health. He said, “This is all wrong, and it needs to stop. Our task is to bring people together, to build bridges and open doors and make friendships among all the diverse racial and ethnic groups and na onali es in our country.”
What gives me hope are the people who live their values and have the courage to speak up and do the right thing. I am especially inspired by the 111,000 caregivers of Providence St. Joseph Health, who serve in our family of organiza ons across seven states. They welcome every person they encounter with love and compassion, regardless of socioeconomic background, ethnicity or sexual orienta on.
Respect for the dignity of every individual has been part and parcel to who we are as an organiza on for 160 years, and Providence St. Joseph Health will con nue to be a beacon of hope and a sanctuary for all members of our society. We are one human family, and it is more important than ever for all of us, as Archbishop Gomez urged, to be “instruments of healing and unity.”
Rod Hochman, MD President & Chief Execu ve Officer Providence St. Joseph Health
Charlottesvil le: We cannot be complacent or silent
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From our gift shop manager Fall is in the air! Our staff and volunteers are busy stocking the Gi Shop with wonderful new items. Please stop in and check out what’s new!
Lots of new fall fashions, including new selec ons from French Dressing, Habitat, Keren Hart and many more. For men, grab a tee shirt from Life
is Good.
We carry innova ve and award‐winning kitchen tools from Dreamfarm.
For sport lover’s, our Gonzaga, WSU and Seahawk sec on is full of new signs, s ckers, coffee cups and more.
It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping! The Gi Shop will soon be transformed with beau ful holiday gi s, décor and ornaments. With Halloween and other seasons to come, there is a wide selec on of unique and whimsical seasonal décor to freshen up your home and porch!
Fresh floral arrangements for Thanksgiving and Christmas can be ordered and delivered from our Floral Shop by calling 474.3380.
Jennifer Guier Gi Shop Manager and Buyer
Thank you for your support! All profits benefit the Providence Health Care Founda on.
Calendar
FLU VACCINE CLINICS Beginning September 15 See page 3 for details
MISSION WEEK September 18 ‐ 22 See bo om of page for details
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS November 23 ‐ 24
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS December 24 ‐ 25
NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAYS December 31 ‐ January 1
HEALING ROUNDS Sacred Heart | Even months Holy Family | Odd months Second Friday of month | 12 ‐ 1 p.m.
ADVANCE DIRECTIVE CLASSES Sacred Heart | 6 North Day Room First Tuesday of every month 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Time to update addresses and emergency contacts! Please let Volunteer Services know if you have a new address, phone number, email address and/or emergency contact informa on. It’s important to keep this informa on up to date. Thank you!
Volunteer
Upcoming Events! FINE JEWELRY SALE
October 11 ‐ 13 Mary Bede Room
SCRUB AND SHOE EVENT November 6 ‐ 8
Mother Joseph Room
Celebrating Mission Week Cherish the Legacy: Live the Mission Please join us as we celebrate the legacy of our Dominican Sisters and the Sisters of Providence. Highlights provided below (check Connec ons at phcwebapps.org/connec ons/ and pos ngs throughout the hospitals for full schedule of events).
SACRED HEART HOLY FAMILY September 20 | The Café (cafeteria) September 19 | Hospital grounds 11 a.m. ‐ 7:30 p.m. 11 a.m. ‐ 1 p.m. and 5 ‐ 7 p.m. Soup and bread; proceeds benefit at‐risk youth Caregiver picnic—FREE with ID badge!
September 21 | Cowley Park September 21 | Take 5 (cafeteria) 11 a.m. ‐ 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 ‐ 6 p.m. 10:30 a.m. ‐ 7:30 p.m. Caregiver picnic—FREE with ID badge! Soup and bread; proceeds benefit Providence Adult Day Health
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HOUSE OF CHARITY MEDICAL CLINIC OPENS EXPANDED SPACE
More than 40 years ago, Sister Peter Claver partnered with Catholic Chari es to establish the Providence Health Clinic at the House of Charity to serve chronically homeless people in Spokane. On
July 31, Providence opened a new freestanding clinic at 32 West Second Avenue (a block south of the old loca on), built with contribu ons from the Sacred Heart Gi Shop and the Providence Health Care Founda on and community benefit fund. Its services are provided by three Providence Medical Group caregivers and supplemented with volunteer physicians and nurses to provide care Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. ‐ 4 p.m.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR PROVIDENCE SACRED HEART U.S. News & World Report recognized Providence Sacred Heart among Washington’s best hospitals, lis ng it second in performance in Washington State.
PROVIDENCE ANIMAL POLICY New brochures and signage will begin to appear this fall throughout Providence Health Care to more clearly delineate
when animals are welcome in our facili es … and when they are not. We love furry companions, but for security and health reasons, the only animals allowed are:
Service animals, which include dogs or miniature horses specifically trained to perform tasks for the benefit of people with physical or mental disabili es, such as guiding people who are blind, aler ng people who are deaf, aler ng and protec ng people prone to seizures, or other tasks directly related to a disability.
Animals whose mere presence provides emo onal support, well‐being, comfort, or companionship, do not qualify as service animals and are not permi ed in our facili es.
Registered Pet Partner visita on dogs are allowed, as long as they are pre‐registered through Volunteer Services (and thus have official volunteer ID badges) and are part of our approved Pet Visita on Volunteer program. These dogs—with their owners and an escort—are pre‐scheduled on specific units at Providence Sacred Heart and Providence Adult Day Health.
PROJECT SEARCH STUDENTS COMPLETE INTERNSHIPS
Four spring graduates of the Project SEARCH partnership between Spokane Public Schools and Providence Sacred Heart qualified for summer‐long paid internships through state agencies, which ended August 31, 2017. Congratula ons to Chandler Chumbley, Conor Flinn, Eric Ingwaldson and Vlad Larkin. We are proud of them and wish them all the best.
Get your flu shot now! With the 2017‐18 flu season just around the corner, it’s me to get vaccinated. The flu vaccine is one of the best ways to protect our pa ents, families and ourselves.
Volunteers are required to complete one of the following:
Receive your annual flu vaccina on from Providence (through Caregiver Health Services, your department nurse manager or at one of the free clinics (see below).
Receive an approved flu vaccine elsewhere and return a completed A esta on form, or provide documenta on, to Volunteer Services.
Decline the flu vaccine and complete a declina on form and submit it to Volunteer Services. You will also need to wear a mask while volunteering when the Spokane County Health District deems flu ac vity is high.
Forms are available in the Volunteer Services office, or call us and we will put one in the mail for you.
FREE flu shot clinics
Sacred Heart | Mary Bede Room (LL‐3) | 7:30 a.m. ‐ 4 p.m. September 25 and October 6
Holy Family | HEC 2 ‐ 3 (basement) | 7:30 a.m. ‐ 4 p.m. September 26 and 29
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“Thank you for giving me the BEST JOB EVER! Those li le ones in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are just the most precious—and smallest!—human beings I’ve ever seen.”
—Karen, NICU Nanny
Many thanks to Diane Wallis, a Nursery volunteer at Holy Family, for training new Nursery Nannies. To quote several volunteers, “Diane is awesome!”
—Holy Family Volunteer Services
I loved my first day of volunteering in the Holy Family ED! Everyone was super friendly and helpful and I learned so much!
—ED Volunteer
Rabecca Iradukunda, a Nursery Nanny volunteer at Holy Family, was called to help during a busy day in the nursery. Even though she wasn’t scheduled to volunteer, she was in the nursery within 30 minutes of being called!
—FMC Staff
To Barb Akers and Debbie Parsons, huge thanks for your con nued willingness to help with extra projects—from decora ng Christmas trees to arranging Comfort Cart flowers to everything in between!
—Holy Family Staff
Denise Rae, a Family Wai ng Room volunteer at Sacred Heart, escorted a wheelchair‐bound pa ent to the restroom, assis ng with good humor and grace. The pa ent’s husband called Volunteer Services to extend his deepest thanks for Denise’s compassionate care. He said she needs a gold star! Denise made his day and he wants to encourage those who selflessly serve others.
—Sacred Heart patient/family
A pa ent at Holy Family had been hospitalized for nearly two weeks, without family or friends nearby and only spoke Spanish. Maria Barrios, a Meal Delivery volunteer, took me to interpret the menu for the pa ent and visit him several mes—brightening his days!
—Todd, F&N Supervisor
“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.”
—ARISTOTLE
LEE BUHR (age 89), an Educa onal Services volunteer at Holy Family, passed away in June 2017.
RICH HANSON (age 65), an Errands & Escorts volunteer at Sacred Heart, passed away in July 2017.
ALAN ROECKS (age 70), a Providence Cancer Resource Center volunteer, passed away in July 2017.
In Memoriam |
Legacy luncheon honors past presidents Providence acknowledged the heritage le by the Sacred Heart Service League at a summer luncheon with past presidents who served from 1991‐2008 (four con nue to be ac ve volunteers). These women led the way and made a career out of volunteering and serving others. We owe our thanks and apprecia on to each of them! Seated from l. to r.: Ellen MacNamara, Shirley Pettis, Mary Shand, Pat Dunne, Mattie Kivett, Barb Trapp,
Rita Purkett, Kay Anderson and Colette Jacobs. Not pictured are Delores Berg and Kathleen Manning.
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Welcome to all 100 new volunteers who joined us between June and August 2017!
HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL | Sarah Adams, Kris ana Avellanes, Maria Barrios, Bidhya Bhandari, Slavik Bilous, Megan Cavataio, Abby Clark, Mandi Clark, Peighton Colliver, Raquel DeHoog, BJ Edwards, Emma English, Kim Epperson, Alyssa Figg, Gina Fopiano, Seth Foust, Chris Hya , Kathy Imholt, Courtney Kinniburgh, Nii Lamptey, Tonya Marcoux, Alexia Mardones‐Lancaster, Cheri Morrissey, Jordan Nelson, Bri ney Parent, Jason Picke , Abby Raap, Jayci Reid, Norma Reidt, Abigail Shepard, Elissa Sullivan, Bammie Sumagpang, Chloe Werner, Megan Williams, Tori Wynecoop‐Abrahamson
SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER & CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL | Becca Abercrombie, Cheryl Albaugh, Tristyn Backlund, Mariah Beardslee, Beth Bousley, Pa Brady, Ali Brandt, Jim Carollo, Sheridan Classick, Molly Cline, Karen Colorafi, Daniel Dailey, Danielle DelBene, Allison Douglas, Tanner Doyle, Michael Durka, Bethany Grussling, Jen Guenther, Kim Hoefner, Ana Horinek, Terry Hudson, Ma hew Ishihara, Elle Jaynes, Pat Johnson, Aileen Kane, Tin Khuong, Valerie Kulbaka, Loren LaBrecque, Chelsea Lefler, Mikaela Loudon, Hailey Love, Jamie Mann, David Matlock, Shelley Ma ozzi, Cindi Miraglia, Cori Moran, Joseph Muriungi, Adwoa Nimako, Abbey Parsons, Olya Pierce, Grace Pinnock, Rick Richard, Thea Sams, Leslie Sanders, Jade Sargent, Tim Sava eff, Buffy Sco , Yaro Shevchenko, Dexter Shu s (dog), Richard Shu s, Sharon Shu s, Lynn Simpson, Charity Spangler, Leanna Stepchin, Elizabeth Stoddard, Diane Swiader, Chris Thomas, Alex Vargas, Ronni Vowels, Dani Warnock
HOUSE OF CHARITY | Dr. Rocky Kerr, Dr. Nan Smith
URGENT CARE (DOWNTOWN)| Debbie Adewale
URGENT CARE (HAWTHORNE)| Nathalia Alvarez, Abbey Graybeal
Maureen Goins Volunteer Services Director Providence Health Care [email protected] 474.4507 Brenda Johnson Volunteer Services Manager Providence Sacred Heart [email protected] 474.7368
Johanna Bakker Volunteer Services Manager Providence Holy Family [email protected] 482.2233
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PROVIDENCE MISSION As people of Providence,
we reveal God’s love for all, especially the poor and vulnerable, through our compassionate service.
PROVIDENCE VALUES Respect · Compassion · Jus ce
Excellence · Stewardship
Know me.. Care for me. Ease my way.
Volunteers hired at Providence! It always makes us proud when our talented and capable volunteers are hired into the Providence family. Congratula ons to the following:
Your voice is important to us!
As Providence Health & Services and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange unite to create Providence St. Joseph Health, we are coming together to create one Mission statement, one Vision statement and one set of core Values. Now is the me to provide your input! Drop in to any session below (treats will be served):
SACRED HEART | Mary Bede Room HOLY FAMILY | Hospital grounds September 19 September 19 (during caregiver picnics) 6:30 ‐ 8 a.m., 11 a.m. ‐ 1 p.m. and 4 ‐ 5:30 p.m. 11 a.m. ‐ 1 p.m. and 5 ‐ 7 p.m.
