GHHS hosts Solidarity Week for Compassionate Care

GHHS members Trentyn Shaw and Marjorie Jones deliver a treat and thank-you note to Eduardo Rel, director of radiology and imaging services at Children's & Women's Hospital.

The University of South Alabama chapter of the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society (GHHS) celebrated Solidarity Week for Compassionate Patient Care, a national initiative designed to remind students and healthcare employees of the importance of compassion in medicine.

Activities included Wellness Bingo, which aimed to inspire students, residents and faculty to better their own personal mental well-being and the well-being of their colleagues and patients. 

GHHS members visited with ICU patients and families at University Hospital and Children's & Women's Hospital, and delivered treats and thank-you messages to USA Health staff members. Healthcare workers were encouraged to fill out Humanistic Hearts detailing how they practice compassionate patient care.

Additionally, participants in Wellness Bingo and Humanistic Hearts were entered into a raffle to win gift cards to local establishments.

Learn more about Solidarity Week. View more photos from Solidarity Week on Flickr.