At GBMC, we are continually reminded of the incredible support we receive from our community, and this fall has been no exception. A prime example of this is the annual golf tournament hosted by Jerry’s Toyota. This year, Jerry’s Toyota chose to support GBMC’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Domestic Violence (SAFE & DV) Program once again, raising an outstanding $160,000 to benefit victims of abuse. This generosity allows our SAFE & DV program to keep providing compassionate care to victims at no cost, supporting survivors as they heal physically and emotionally. Thank you to James Stautberg, President of Jerry’s Toyota, and Bill Bolander, Chief Communications Officer for Jerry’s Toyota for your continued support. From GBMC’s side, I’d also like to thank Morgan Varley, Director of Annual Funding; Kim Davenport, Senior Director of Community Engagement; and Celeste Morrissey, Executive Assistant, for their leadership and support in making this event a success.
While on the topic of community engagement, the GBMC Volunteer Auxiliary is gearing up for their upcoming Fall Nearly New Sale, another event that truly highlights our collective commitment to patient care. This sale is not just about finding great bargains—it’s about channeling all proceeds directly into improving patient care across our health system. The dedication of our volunteers, coupled with the enthusiasm of shoppers, makes a real difference to everyone we serve. The Nearly New Sale begins next week, and you can see all the sale dates and times by visiting gbmc.org/nearlynew.
Recognizing Our Teams
October also marks a time of celebration for our exceptional healthcare professionals. Over the past two weeks, in line with several national observances, we thank our healthcare supply chain workers, physician assistants, pediatric and emergency nurses, care management team, and sterile processing professionals. Some of these team members provide care on the front line, while others work diligently behind the scenes so we can deliver on our vision. These national observance weeks are a powerful reminder that every role at GBMC is critical to ensuring we provide every patient with the care we would want for our own loved ones.
Infection Prevention Week is another important observance in October and is a great reminder of the vital work our infection prevention team does year-round to protect our patients. It's also a perfect time to encourage everyone to help stop the spread of germs by practicing proper hand hygiene and by getting immunized against harmful viruses.
National Coming Out Day
GBMC's Greater Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG) hosted a National Coming Out Day celebration on October 11, featuring the screening of a TED Talk followed by a thoughtful discussion. In addition, they developed a video that shared stories from members of our GBMC Community in an effort to strengthen our community and support one another with the experience. Thank you to our Greater Pride ERG and all those who shared stories in recognition of National Coming Out Day.
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