During the recent holiday season, Dignity Health North State reported significant community outreach efforts through its facilities, notably St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. The hospital’s “Adopt a Senior” program provided support to 72 local seniors, ensuring they received gifts during a time when many might otherwise go without.
The program, as described on the Dignity Health Connected Living website, aims to deliver gifts to seniors in need within the community. This initiative highlights the hospital’s commitment to addressing local needs and spreading kindness during the festive period.
Additional Community Support Initiatives
In addition to the “Adopt a Senior” initiative, the emergency department at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital participated in the California Highway Patrol’s “Chips for Kids” toy drive, collecting toys for children in Tehama County. The hospital also gathered toys for the Corning School District, specifically targeting at-risk and homeless children and teens.
The hospital’s quality team took further steps by assisting a single mother and her five children. They provided support worth $800 in gift cards, new clothing, makeup, and toys, demonstrating a multifaceted approach to community support.
Addressing Food Insecurity
December also saw a response to food insecurity, as Dignity Health’s Connected Living program based in Redding provided food assistance to approximately 800 individuals following funding freezes to supplemental nutrition assistance programs. This outreach underscores the organization’s broader mission of community engagement.
Rodger Page, Market President for Dignity Health North State, emphasized the importance of local giving. “Supporting our local communities is at the heart of everything we do,” Page stated. “Our employees don’t just work here – they live here, raise their families here and embody our mission of spreading humankindness every day.”
He added that whether caring for patients or volunteering, the dedication of employees plays a crucial role in driving continued outreach and support programs. The efforts made during the holiday season serve as a testament to the hospital’s commitment to enhancing the well-being of the community it serves.
