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Cherished Futures connects hospitals to their communities, part 2
The phrase “Black women, mothers, and birthing people” is used throughout this three-part series to recognize people who identify as non-binary, honor surrogates, and pay respect to those who have lost a child.
UC Davis Health goes beyond hospital walls to vaccinate community
Without the help of university students, thousands of Sacramento’s most vulnerable residents might not have gotten COVID-19 vaccines. The University of California, Davis School of Medicine provided the workforce while UC Davis Health provided support.
Stanford Caregivers Helping Elite Diver Achieve Success
A team of caregivers at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center helped Scott Garman overcome injuries and achieve his dream of becoming a Division 1 diver.
In-Utero Treatment Offers Hope for Rare Genetic Disorders
An experimental therapy enzyme replacement therapy at UCSF is offering hope for young patients like Ayla who suffer from lysosomal storage diseases.
Community Regional Saves Mom-to-Be with COVID-19
What initially seemed like normal flu symptoms for Gabby Manoz quickly turned into something much more serious.
The Gift of Time
When Ashley Agnitch’s daughter was born with a genetic abnormality, she had only a few precious hours to spend with her. After that experience, Ashley knew that the gift of Cuddle Cots would allow hospitals to help comfort other families in the same situation.
Mad River Community Hospital – Workforce Housing
To ease the burden of expensive housing on its workers and ensure access to care for its patients, Mad River Community Hospital owns three homes and leases a handful of apartments for its staff.
Bringing Care to One Rural Community
Madera Community Hospital stepped in to build a medical clinic in the Central Valley town of Mendota, bringing health care to a small rural community that previously had none.
Innovative Wellness Program Shows Employees They’re Valued
One hospital’s solution to a workforce overwhelmed by two years of pandemic: a wellness coordinator who reminds staff they are valued and cared for.
Terry’s House offers comfort, support at home-away-from-home
When a critically ill or injured patient needs a hospital stay, family is usually close behind. Sometimes they must travel long distances to be near their loved one, but endless hours on the road, expensive hotel stays, and the stress of not always being nearby can get in the way.