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July 2019 Vol. 21 Issue 7
STORIES AND NEWS FROM THE HSS FAMILY
We Move With Pride
Celebrating More Than 2,000 Years of Service
SS has a long-standing commitment to
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creating a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors,
including patients, visitors and every member of
n June 14, 118 members of the HSS family
On June 30, we served as a sponsor of World Pride
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NYC 2019, with 400 walkers registered to represent
25 years and 10 celebrating 40 years, for a total of
the HSS family. In line with this commitment, we
were honored at the 64th Annual Service
were proud to celebrate World Pride Month in June.
Award Dinner. This year, we recognized
91 individuals celebrating 15 years, 17 celebrating
Team HSS in the Pride March. Our team’s mantra,
more than 2,000 collective years of service to HSS!
“We Move with Pride,” reflects our commitment to
of the work we do every day comforting and
diversity, inclusion and respect for all.
healing people of all communities who walk through
For the second year in a row, we also participated in
our doors.”
PrideFest. Our booth attracted thousands of visitors
Prior to the World Pride event, we held a patient
who learned more about our commitment to providing
and provider panel at HSS titled “Fostering an
high-quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Environment.” Sponsored
service to all in a safe and healing environment. The
by the LGBTQ+ Committee and facilitated by
booth also featured ergonomic tips from our Body
Scott Possley, Assistant Vice President, Quality
Mechanics team, which helped to engage our visitors
and Accreditation, this panel featured two HSS
in a hands-on way.
family members, Brandon Davidson, Manager,
Susan Flics, Vice President, Operations, shared,
Department of Service Excellence, and Joyce
“Our participation in Pride is a celebration of
Lazaro, Patient Access Specialist, along with Leah
diversity and inclusion. It cannot be overstated
Reilly, DVM, a local veterinarian and HSS patient,
that it is also for all of us a reflection and extension
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This annual event truly showcases the unique culture of HSS, which is one of excellence, teamwork and dedication. Each member of the Service Award Club has spent years dedicating time, support and loyalty to our organization, supporting our patients, visitors and fellow colleagues.
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Lerner Children’s Pavilion Named A Best Hospital for Pediatric Orthopedics Save the Date: Wholeness of Life Award
Introducing The DAISY Award