Prior to the tour, Laura Clary, MSN, RN, FNE-A/P, SANE-A, our SAFE Clinical Program Manager, gave a fabulous overview of the services we provide, such as medical forensic examinations and counseling for victims of sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence and human trafficking, at no cost to the patient.
In addition to tending to the medical and emotional needs of patients, the SAFE & DV Program works closely with law enforcement and will often testify on behalf of its patients. Even if a team member is not taking the stand, they will sometimes still accompany patients to trial to help them feel more comfortable. As a father and a pediatrician, I could not be prouder of these services and the national model of care the team has built here at GBMC.
reminder about our Walk a Mile in Their Shoes event this Saturday.
A Chance to Support the SAFE & DV Program!
Our 8th annual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes event, benefiting our 100% donor-funded SAFE &DV program, is being held this Saturday, April 22. I would be thrilled to have you join us. To register for the walk, please click here.
Several donors and local businesses have stepped up to make Walk a Mile in Their Shoes even more special this year. So, even if you can’t make it but would like to support the program, you can make a donation for a chance to win one of our amazing raffle prizes, ranging from sports and entertainment-related packages to gift cards and vacations. Every $6 donation is a chance to win. See the flyer for full prize details. Click here to enter the raffle.
We appreciate all your support for our program!
Congratulations to Joe Hart
This week, we celebrated Reverend J. Joseph Hart, M.Div., BCC, CCISM, our Director of Spiritual Support Services, for his 3 decades of service to GBMC HealthCare and congratulated him on his well-deserved retirement. Joe first joined us in 1994 as the founding chaplain and coordinator of volunteers for the Hospice of Baltimore – which is now Gilchrist. In March of 1996, Joe became the first full-time chaplain and director of Spiritual Support Services at GBMC, a role he held up until his retirement on March 31 of this year.
During his time with us, Joe has had a profound impact on our health system – serving on numerous councils and committees, helping to design our Chapel, and implementing programs to enhance spiritual care for patients, their loved ones, and our staff.
Thank you, Joe, for your many years of dedicated service. We are grateful for your guidance in how to best meet the spiritual needs of all we serve. We will miss you!
Recognizing Our Volunteers
This week, we are celebrating National Volunteer Week. GBMC HealthCare is fortunate to have one of the largest volunteer auxiliaries in Maryland. I am extremely grateful to our volunteers, who give their time so generously because they believe in our health system. Click here to view profiles of a few of our dedicated volunteers. And, once again, thank you to everyone who volunteers to help meet the needs of our patients, visitors, and health system overall.
Additionally, April 17-21 is Health Information Professionals Week. Our healthcare information staff are responsible for maintaining complete, secure, and confidential health records, in addition to coding health information, which ensures accurate data reporting and reimbursement. Thank you for all that you do!
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