ECHO - July 2019

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ECHO

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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Inside

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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


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