Good Shepherd Health Care System responds to community deaths

On August 18, the Good Shepherd Health Care System family was deeply affected by the tragic events of that day. The event which claimed the lives of two wrestling coaches and the teenage son of our coworker, Andrea Bye, impacted our staff deeply as they cared for their coworker in the hospital setting. To show their unwavering support for their coworker and the community, there was a grassroots movement led by many in the organization to show support and also contribute in any way that we as her hospital family could. Many employees contributed to the go fund me accounts that had been created. When frontline staff had discovered that the wrestling team had begun a scholarship program in JJ Hurtado's name by selling t-shirts to help fund the scholarship program, our employees organized their departments and staff to get involved. Together we raised over $1,000 for the scholarship program. Then on Wednesday, September 7, employees wearing their Long Live Hurtado t-shirts had an opportunity to express their love for Andrea and JJ’s memory. “We want our community to know that we are here for you and with you through the good times and the bad and we will continue to be here for you along life's journey,” said Emergency Room  nurse, Amber Davis, who helped raise awareness about the scholarship program. LONG LIVE HURTADO!