Founding Hospital Auxiliary Member Celebrates 100th Birthday
Virginia Martin has volunteered at Community Hospital of San Bernardino since 1958. As one of the auxiliary's founding "Pink Ladies" she has worked at the lobby's front desk, the crafts room and escorting patients to appointments. She was involved in the star-studded 1958 fundraiser Sammy Davis Jr. held at the National Orange Show as special thanks for the care he received at the hopsital after an automobile accident.
After 53 years, you can still find Virginia in the gift shop, opening boxes, pricing items and making selections from catalogues.
"I love it. I would miss it. I keep in touch with people I know and enjoy what I'm doing," she said.
On Thursday, September 8, Virginia turned 100 years old and to celebrate the hospital had a surprise party in her honor, complete with cake, the Mayor, hospital staff members and members of Virginia's family.
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CHSB FLIES THE FLAG FOR DONATION
Community Hospital of San Bernardino is one of a number of hospitals in the state and across the country who proudly fly the Donate Life flag. There are over 20,000 people in California alone who are in need of a new heart, liver, lungs, kidney and more. One organ donor can make a tremendous difference. That's why we proudly fly the flag to encourage people to become organ donors.
WHAT'S GOOD FOR THE PLANET IS GOOD FOR OUR PATIENTS!
On Earth Day, Community Hospital of San Bernardino hosted its annual Earth Day Extravaganza and invited the public to learn about recycling, visit exhibits and drop off donations of gently used books, magazines, phones, eyeglasses and electronics. Many of our employees were present, and a number of local businesses had booths. It was a big success for both the hospital and the community. Read more!
THE COMMUNITY TEES OFF
April 4th was a beautiful day to be at the Arrowhead Country Club. On that day, Community Hospital of San Bernardino hosted the Annual Golf Classic, our 27th. Members of the community joined us to tee off, in the process raising monies to help purchase a new nurse call system for the hospital.
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CHSB CELEBRATES SERVICE AWARDS
Community Hospital of San Bernardino honored 75 employees on March 3 at the annual employee service awards dinner. These dedicated employees celebrated milestone anniversaries of 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 45 years of service at the hospital and for the community.
Among the honorees was hospital president, Diana Nitta, who celebrated 15 years of service.
Combined, these 75 employees have provided a total of more than 1,600 years of service!
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WE'RE HELPING THE COMMUNITY
San Bernardino hospitals have granted more than $200,000 to 13 local organizations dedicated to helping our community. Click here to read more.
GOOD LUCK, FELIX!
The CHSB boomerang - to ensure a safe return - changed hands Friday, January 14 and was sent on another tour of duty with Felix Laryea, Director of Cardiopulmonary at Community Hospital of San Bernardino.Captain Laryea is being deployed by the U.S. Army to Iraq.
Felix, we applaud you and thank you for your service to our country. We look forward to the day when you bring the boomerang home to us safely!
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Centennial Gala: 100 Years Celebration!
WHAT A NIGHT!
On October 23, Community Hospital of San Bernardino celebrated our 100th birthday. There was dancing, laughter, awards and lots of good food.
Held at the National Orange Show, the sold-out event included performances by Buddy Schwimmer's Studio 5-6-7-8 dancers with a surprise performance by Benji Schwimmer, a winner from "So You Think You Can Dance." There was also an awards ceremony where six recipients were recognized for their outstanding contributions to our hospital. The ceremony included a special acknowledgement and plaque given to each recipient. These recipients came from many different walks of life: a physician, a volunteer, a congressman, a member of the clergy, an educator and an entertainer.
Also recognized was our Centennial Sponsor, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
Have a listen for yourself! (Just fastforward to the 7 minute mark to hear all about the Gala!) And see more pictures on Facebook!
Dedication Ceremony
On November 6, the hospital officially wrapped its year of celebration with a dedication ceremony and time capsule burial, which is designated to be reopened in 2030.
The festivities included a presentation of the colors by ROTC cadets from California State University of San Bernardino.
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Community Hospital of San Bernardino is often in the news. Recently we were in the local papers for our support of our military reservists, and for our health care career day.
Patriotic Award
"Nurse and clinical manager Cynthia Anderson received just two weeks' notice when the Navy wanted her to join a medical unit in Afghanistan. At a going-away party, her co-workers at Community Hospital of San Bernardino gave her a boomerang to assure her safe return." [from
The Sun
, Thursday, September 23]
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Health Care Careers
"High school student learned about careers in health care at a special event (Friday). The goal of the health care career fair at Community Hospital of San Bernardino was to encourage youth to pursue careers in the medical field." [from
The Sun
, Saturday, September 25]
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