“We’re all in this together” is so much more than a coronavirus rallying cry, as many people are proving through caring acts and deeds. Nowhere is this more evident than in the donations that members of our community have made to Kaiser Permanente Southern California patients, physicians, and employees.
“These humbling, inspiring demonstrations of care truly motivate our people during this extraordinarily demanding time. Grateful just isn’t a strong enough word,” said John Yamamoto, VP, community health, government relations, and community engagement, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Health Plan and Hospitals. Examples include:
- Masks from our SEIU UHW labor partners, who are also working with their business partners to switch their manufacturing to produce critical PPE.
- 3D printed face shields donated by a robotics team in San Diego and a computer science teacher in Garden Grove.
- Hundreds of iPads donated to hospitals including Kaiser Permanente Ontario Medical Center and other hospitals by EdoATM Gazelle, enabling socially-distanced patients and loved ones to communicate.
- Heartwarming children’s hand-drawn artworks — life-affirming cards of gratitude and hero recognition delivered to parent and others at KP facilities.
- Pizzas! Donuts! Cappuccinos! And delicious healthy meals and snacks donated to the hard-working people at KP medical centers throughout Southern California.
See more examples and details (plus a comment from Mister Rogers!) here.
