Dignity Health North State reported significant community support during the recent holiday season, particularly through its St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff, California. The hospital’s “Adopt a Senior” initiative successfully provided assistance to 72 seniors in the area who would not have received gifts otherwise. This program, as detailed on the local Dignity Health Connected Living website, aims to ensure that vulnerable seniors feel the spirit of the holidays.
In addition to the senior outreach, the emergency department of St. Elizabeth Community Hospital actively participated in the California Highway Patrol’s “Chips for Kids” toy drive. This effort aimed to distribute toys to children across Tehama County, further extending the hospital’s commitment to community welfare. Toys were also collected for the Corning School District, targeting at-risk and homeless children and teens.
The hospital’s quality team took on an equally impactful project by adopting a single mother and her five children, providing them with essential support. This included $800 in gift cards, new clothing, and toys, all aimed at bringing joy to a family facing challenges.
In light of funding freezes to supplemental nutrition assistance programs, Dignity Health’s Connected Living program based in Redding stepped up to provide food aid to approximately 800 individuals in December. This initiative underscores the organization’s broader commitment to addressing food insecurity in the community.
Rodger Page, North State Market President for Dignity Health, emphasized the importance of these local giving projects in a recent statement. “Supporting our local communities is at the heart of everything we do,” Page remarked. He highlighted the deep connection employees have with their communities, stating, “Our employees don’t just work here – they live here, raise their families here and embody our mission of spreading humankindness every day.”
Page’s remarks reflect a broader ethos within Dignity Health, where the commitment to service extends beyond patient care to encompass active community engagement. Whether through direct patient care or volunteer efforts, the dedication of staff serves as an inspiration, driving ongoing outreach and support initiatives as the organization looks to continue its positive impact into the new year.
As the holiday season wraps up, the success of these initiatives serves as a reminder of the power of community support and the importance of caring for those in need, reinforcing the values of compassion and kindness that define Dignity Health.