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I am Huntington Employee giving campaign
Working hard, going the extra mile for patients and their families, and caring with compassion: Every day, in numerous ways, Huntington Hospital staff members demonstrate their deep commitment to our mission. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen additional examples of this commitment, as team members have courageously rallied to provide frontline care, around the clock.
Through our employee giving campaign, I am Huntington, members of our team have another way to express their dedication if they wish — by supporting us with a philanthropic donation.
Through the campaign, employees in departments across the hospital are invited to give at any level that is comfortable to them. They may make their contributions without restriction on use, or may choose to designate funds toward a specific area of our work. Involvement is made easy, through payroll deductions that can be set up via a link on our employee web portal. All donations are voluntary.
The I am Huntington campaign launched in October 2019, and response has been strong. One in 10 staff members have participated and many have formed teams that are now helping to involve their peers.
Many thanks to the members of our I am Huntington Campaign Committee, whose contributions and hard work have encouraged others to become involved in the campaign. Through I am Huntington, employees provide philanthropic support toward our work.
Staff giving back.
We are grateful to each of our generous employee donors. Here, we introduce you to just a few of them:
Andy Decker is a senior project manager in our strategic planning and reimbursement department. He has worked here for almost five years, and believes strongly in safeguarding world-class medical care for patients in our region. “Donating to the hospital is a public good,” he says. “We help people here regardless of their ability to pay, and we want to be able to continue to do this for our community.”
One of Andy’s three children has received exceptional care here, he adds, giving him an even greater appreciation for the importance of our work. “The continuum of care, from when you walk in the doors to after you go home, is great,” he says. “I think it can be easy to overlook the role a hospital plays until you really need one. It’s in everyone’s interest to support it.”
Diana started working with us as a contractor in our compliance department before becoming a permanent full-time employee in risk management services in September 2019. In addition to our high-quality, compassionate approach, she says, what sets us apart is our commitment to continuous improvement. “The hospital is always interested in implementing changes to make it even better,” she explains, and this is part of the reason she decided to become a donor: “I couldn’t help but want to be a part of that,” she says.
Diana set up her contribution through a payroll deduction, and was impressed with how fast and easy the process was. Now, she encourages everyone who is thinking of giving to do so. “Working in the field of health care,” she says, “you’re driven by something more: to help others. Donating is just another way for us to meet that calling, to give of ourselves.”
Tommy Mai, director of pharmacy services, gives to many causes but, he says, contributing to the hospital feels different: “Nothing can compare to the feeling you get when you personally see the difference your support is making…to see up close how your donations help provide care for people during their most vulnerable times.”
A member of our team since November 2018, Tommy notes that part of what makes the hospital special is the culture of giving that has been cultivated here. “Everyone is so willing to help out,” Tommy says. “I have the privilege to work with amazing caregivers every day who strive to always be positive and friendly.
“I believe contributing to the hospital is a great way for me to help further our overall effort to serve the community,” Tommy adds. He chose to give an unrestricted gift, allowing us to use the funds wherever the need is greatest.
Thank you to all of the employees who have given through I am Huntington. You continue to inspire us through your above-and-beyond dedication to the health of those we serve.
