Mike and I would jawbone as the sun was setting outside the Fresno Bee’s E Street cafeteria, ignoring the indigestion from eating Friday’s fried fish in a Monday sandwich. He worked in production. I edited copy and churned out headlines. The real work he was doing, in his off hours, was handing out sandwiches to the homeless folks a few blocks away.
A message bringing home awareness of airway disease. There are many times each year when I'm reminded – first hand – of what first drew me to this specialty. Specifically, the chance to help make a difference in patients' lives; and today, as I write about one patient’s scenario, it becomes one of those days of reflection.
Community Heroes is what it's about.
Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital (FHSH) is hosting a pilot for a Community Medical Center's Foundation program that will allow grateful patients to recognize staff and physicians for awesome care received and provided day in and day out. The patient is given an opportunity to make a donation, name an individual(s), and that person(s) can be formally recognized as a Community Hero, and ultimately have a very special lapel pin awarded to them to proudly display that symbolizes the heart of caring.
I am delighted to share the news that Joyce Ezaki-Yamaguchi, a Renal Dietitian for the Home Dialysis Program at Community Regional Medical Center was recently honored with a “Distinguished Service Award” by the California Dietetic Association at their annual awards ceremony in Santa Clara.
Last week I had an invitation from a colleague to go for coffee to discuss a couple of work topics. Her text message said, “I found this new place and I really love it. Let’s meet there”.
