PeaceHealth Mission and Values Award recipient – Linda Coordes
A caregiver is known for living the Value of Social Justice by being an advocate for the vulnerable and voiceless
Everyday Moments
Meaningful moments that transform the day...
-
-
Music thanatologist adds Zen to medical record
Clinician creates calming spaces for patients, families and staff. -
A gift to help grieving parents say goodbye
It’s not the first birthday celebration they had imagined. It was still momentous. -
This quick step was not a dance; it was an act of caring by teaching
Jim Cole’s quick actions keeps paramedics ready for action with free online CE classes. -
Harsh words cannot stop doctor from caring
Dr. Christensen goes out of his way to help angry, fearful patient. -
Caring for patients as if they are family
Dr. Hubbard pours his heart into caring for patient with COVID-19 for a reason that hits close to home. -
Pop song lifts spirits of patient and staff
Caregivers team up to serenade a hospitalized patient who was struggling. -
Doctor gives the shoes off his feet to a patient in need
Observant caregivers in clinic noticed and thoughtfully acted to improve a painful situation. -
An impromptu wedding spreads a little joy at PeaceHealth’s Eugene hospital
A chaplain and resourceful caregivers help a son grant his mother's dying wish. -
ED doctor rescues accident victim on way to work
Dr. William Foster pulls injured driver from smoking wreckage. -
Nurse eases pain and promotes dignity of patient in final days
Tyrel Cronk’s compassionate style gave a family comfort as they said goodbye to their mom. -
Sharing your final wishes—in your own language—is powerful
Punjabi speakers now have an advance care planning document in their own language, thanks to PeaceHealth’s foundation and caregivers. -
Nursing assistant brightens patients’ lives
Caregiver has a gift for touching hearts in deep, meaningful ways -
Music moves and soothes
Guitar music brings out first smile in Isaac, born nine weeks early -
Growing a new crop of healthcare professionals
Undergrad students dig into rural healthcare -
Troubleshooting at the eleventh hour
Caregiver works after-hours to set up videoconference -
Payroll to the rescue
Winter blizzard doesn’t freeze paycheck delivery -
Caregivers ease pain of funding foot care
Analysts patiently unravel knot of insurance to help patients get the foot care they need -
Going on a bear hunt
A hospital security guard goes on the prowl for a teddy bear to comfort a young ED patient -
Stranger feels lucky - even in miserable circumstances
Young hospital volunteer stops to offer kindness and comfort -
Delaying surgery for a reason
Attentive nursing staff take extra time for special care -
Icy death stuns former classmate
Writer urges warm remembrance -
From homeless to hopeful
ShelterCare and PeaceHealth come together to support a community’s homeless population -
Computer fail? Analyst saves the day
Fast action saves the hard drive and the day for patients
