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AROUND TOWN Pathways Career Day held at Beverly Hospital On April 29, 2014, 65 aspiring high school students, accompanied by their principal and teachers from Applied Technology Center in Montebello, arrived at Beverly Hospital for their Pathways program known as “Career Day.” The four-hour morning event, organized by Administrative Director, Human Resources John Barnes from Beverly Hospital, was designed to expose students to career opportunities available at the hospital in not only clinical patient care, but also allied health service-based careers, all of which are in significant demand. The eleventh grade students gained a complete overview of opportunities from seasoned department leaders as they highlighted the features of their areas through presentations and skills necessary for employment. Administrative leaders Alice Cheng, Interim Chief Executive Officer, and Carlos M. Haro, PhD., Chairman of the Board of Directors, also shared encouraging thoughts. “To become a bedside nurse, it is important to understand your patient, because you are the first person the patient will talk to,” said Critical Care director Melinda Azaula. “Passion and the right attitude will get you anywherewhere.” Emergency Care director Betsi McIntosh, commented, “Working in the Emergency Department is extra
challenging and rewarding, but lots of hard work.” She also stressed how the pace in the emergency area is rapid and does not allow you to control number of emergencies. They all have to be prioritized by its threat to life. The students enjoyed the brief personal interaction with the hospital staff afterwards. It was important for these high school juniors in the Pathways program to learn about the importance of personal career development by allowing them to see employees in action. Many times careers are decided upon through volunteer programs like the one established at Beverly Hospital giving a bird’s eye view opportunity of working schedules and responsibilities. “I am glad this opportunity was available to these students. It was the right amount of information without being overwhelming and they learned more about salary ranges. It was nicely done,” said M. Carmen Adams, MSN, RN, of the Pathways program. For more information on Beverly Hospital programs and services please call (323) 837-5116.
Whittier Art Association and Gallery presents “MEDIA MATTERS: The Artist’s Choice” June 4 through June 28 WhittierArtists.com is a group that has taken full advantage of the internet age to successfully show and sell work all over the world. Once a year they step into the actual world and have a real time show at the Whittier Art Gallery! Each artist is a master in the field they have chosen working in everything from ceramics, oil, acrylic, fiber art, watercolor, batik and pencil, to photography and metal. There will be a biography accompanying each piece and an explanation as to why each medium has been chosen as the main vehicle for their art. This show will be of special interest to other artists and art students, as well as a treat for the general public. The reception for the show will be held Saturday, June 7 from 3 to 6 p.m., and the public is enthusiastically invited to attend for free. For other events happening at the Gallery, located at 8035 Painter Ave., call (562) 698-8710.
Group hosts fundraiser benefiƫng children baƩling cancer As From Maddi’s Closet celebrates it’s 10th anniversary this year, President Donna Holmes and board member Janice Roodzant from Details Business Organizers will co-chair this year’s annual summer event which will be held at the Friendly Hills Country Club in Whittier on July 18, 2014. The theme for the upcoming event will be “Come and dream with us... as we reach for the stars!” The proceeds from the evening go to supporting community children from birth to eighteen years of age who are battling cancer. Plans are well under way with a reception, dinner, entertainment, special
recognition of Girish Dhall, MD, Director of the Neuro-Oncology Department at Children’s Center for Cancer & Blood Disease in Los Angeles, and Barbara Britt, Senior Nurse Care Manager, NeuroOncology Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. There will be a live auction, fund-a-need, and silent auctions. The response thus far has been tremendous! Reservations are $75 per person or a table of 10 for $700. Join their list of special sponsors; opportunities are listed online at www.frommaddiscloset@aol.com. Find more information on supporting this cause by calling (562) 640-1004.
Members of local church provide services to the community during special volunteer day A community service day, driven by over 200 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, began with a burrito breakfast served at the Whittier Stake Center at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2014. The services performed for the remainder of the day,
in partnership with the City of Whittier, included cleaning and beautifying several parks in the area including Parnell, Palm, Penn, Founders Memorial and Michigan Parks, in addition to working at the LA Center for Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation (LA CADA).
President R. Wyatt Powell, a member of the Whittier Area Clergy Association and local church leader, was pleased with the results of the Whittier Community Service Day. “This annual event is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the communities in which we live. We had
a good turn out and good participation. Thank you to those who took part in this commendable work!” he said. For more information on other church activities, please call Emelina Holmes at (562) 943-8385.
Whiƫer Chamber members team up to support dual ribbon cuƫng Assisted Living • Memory Care
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Whittier Chamber members including Dakara Sushi, Senor Peppers, Simply Irresistible, Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N Bake Pizza and Rockie’s Frozen Yogurt came together in support of their shopping center neighbors who held their dual ribbon cutting event in May. Whittier Chamber president Shannon GimbelHammer of Shannon G’s Flowers recently opened a small boutique featuring trendy and affordable clothing and fashion accessories inside of her flower shop and decided to host a special double ribbon cutting with fellow neighbor and new chamber member Boulevard Beauty Bar, a full-service salon offering hair cuts and styles, nail care and more. The event was well attended and featured food samples and business networking after hours.
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“It was so wonderful to have Boulevard Beauty Bar celebrating alongside us at our open house celebration. We were both thrilled that so many of our neighboring businesses wanted to sponsor the event and offer such delicious food,” said Shannon GimbelHammer. “It’s just another great example of our chamber members and the Whittier community coming together to support local business.” The businesses are located in the shopping center at 14748 Whittier Blvd. Suites J&K. For information on Shannon G’s Flowers & Clothing Boutique call (562) 789-5808, or contact Boulevard Beauty Bar at (562) 698-1040.
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