When reflecting on what sets GBMC HealthCare apart, my thoughts instinctively turn to our remarkable people. Considering the substantial time we invest in our workplaces, having colleagues who share our passion and treat us like family is truly invaluable. It's our exceptional workforce, comprising both employees and volunteers, that has cultivated a culture akin to a close-knit family over the years—this is the essence of the GBMC difference.
Each year, I look forward to the annual Employee and Volunteer Holiday Meal because it gives us another chance to express our gratitude to those who help bring us closer to our vision of providing the care we would want for our loved ones each day. This year’s meal was held on Thursday, and I want to thank the Human Resources team for their invaluable support in orchestrating this event and our Food and Nutrition team for preparing the delicious food. As always, it was a wonderful way to embrace the holiday spirit and acknowledge the dedication of our GBMC family.
Our friends at the Maryland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MDSPCA) called us on
the day before Thanksgiving to see if we had any cloth gowns that they could have. You may have read that there is a viral epidemic that is affecting dogs, and the MDSPCA had to send the dogs in their shelter to foster care until the epidemic subsided. They wanted to help the volunteers who would take the animals into their homes by giving them reusable gowns. Brian Riemer, our Executive Director of Supply Chain, provided some gowns from our warehouse since we use disposable gowns. Rodney Thomas, Material Handler and Shift Lead, helped us get the gowns from the warehouse and hand them off to the MDSPCA. I decided to give Rodney a small token of my appreciation, a NY Giants cap, for helping us in a pinch! (I was also kidding Rodney since I know that he is a die-hard New England Patriots fan!)
Happy Chanukah!
Chanukah began at sundown on Thursday, and I want to wish all those of the Jewish faith a Happy Chanukah. All are invited to join GBMC Spiritual Support Services and Rabbi Benjamin Shalva for a celebration on Monday, December 11 at 4:00 p.m. in the new Yvonne Kahlert Chapel in the Louis and Phyllis Friedman Building. We’ll have a spirited and soulful celebration lighting Chanukah candles, singing songs, telling stories, and learning about the deeper significance of this joyous holiday.
Recognizing Our Pediatric Emergency Department
In case you missed it, our very own Theresa Nguyen, MD, MS, FAAP, Chair of Pediatrics at GBMC, shared important information about what we need to know about RSV and the RSV vaccine on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt. I’m proud of our team for being a voice to speak broadly on this issue.
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