Trinity Hospital Twin City names Mission Integration Team
Employees serving on the team include Joni Baumberger, RRT, of Uhrichsville (cardiopulmonary); Becky Carpenter, of Dennison, (accounting); Lauren Castello, of Uhrichsville, (Human Resources); Linda Cox, RN, of Dennison, (surgery); Judy Garver, MT (ASCP), of New Philadelphia, (laboratory); Sherry Marty, of Dennison, (registration); Janet McGuire, of Uhrichsville, (Trinity Medical Group); Mark Mitchitell, of Dennison, (plant engineering); and Pam Stewart, LPN, of Gnadenhutten, (nursing services).
"I am so impressed with the team's willingness to share ideas in support of our mission and values," shared Surma. "We saw the reflection of our values here at this hospital before it became a part of the Sylvania Franciscan Health ministry and that influenced our decision to welcome Trinity Hospital Twin City into our family of service providers."
The first task of the Mission Integration Team was to identify locations for and styles of crosses and/or crucifixes to display around the hospital. The cross style chosen will feature the words-- peace, faith, hope and love. This particular cross is made by the Sisters of St. Francis in Sylvania, and the crosses are currently under production in Alverno Studio. The clay is placed in a mold, and the mold is fired in a kiln. Once the piece has cooled, glazes will be applied and it will be fired a second time before the cross is completed.
Other tasks that have been accomplished by the team include naming the hospital's newly renovated conference and education space the St. Francis Conference Center, planning the Feast of St. Francis that was held Oct. 4, which included prayer services and refreshments for employees as well as a dedication of the new conference center. The team has also been challenged to come up with a new, larger space for the chapel within the hospital and an outside space for the hospital's swing bed patients to be able to enjoy fresh air.
Events being planned for the upcoming year include a one-year celebration of being Trinity Hospital Twin City and a celebration of 100 years of caring and service to the community with a theme of For I Know the Plans I Have for You.
"For the past several years, many of us here at Trinity Hospital Twin City have been praying for our hospital, and we feel that the opportunity to be a part of the Sylvania Franciscan Health System is an answer to that prayer," explained team member Sherry Marty of the registration department. "It's such a blessing to be a part of this Mission Integration Team and be able to put our faith into action in order to better serve our community and our fellow employees."