If you’re working on Thanksgiving Day, thank you! To show our appreciation, we invite you to enjoy a complimentary turkey meal with all the fixings! Stop by One Main Café on your lunch or dinner break:
Wednesday, Nov. 24: 11 p.m.- 1 a.m. and Thursday, Nov. 25: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-7:30 p.m.
Fresno Community Chorus is sharing their musical talents to spread holiday cheer to local hospitals. Saint Agnes is excited to welcome Chorus members Tuesday, Nov. 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the top circle in front of the North Wing entrance. Stop by to listen and enjoy a hot cup of cocoa!
Read MoreThe Saint Agnes Leadership and Foundation teams invite you to attend the 15th Annual Saladino Christmas Tree Lighting on the hospital’s front lawn, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 1. Don’t miss out on the beautiful lights, hot chocolate, cookies and a visit from Santa himself!
Read MoreIf you missed our annual colleague Flu Festival, you’re in luck! Employee Health has scheduled one final shot clinic for any employee, volunteer or physician who still needs a flu vaccine. The clinic will be held 7 a.m.-Noon, Thursday, Nov. 18, in the 2-North Rotunda. Remember, all colleagues are required to have the flu shot by Nov. 30 or have an approved exemption.
Read MoreSend a note of thanks: Research shows that gratitude can improve our physical, mental and emotional health, so take a moment to express your appreciation with an “I’m Thankful” card. Guaranteed, their day won’t be the only one brightened by your gesture! Cards will be available in your department beginning Friday, November 5.
Feeding Fresno families: Saint Agnes is joining West Fresno Ministerial Alliance in providing Thanksgiving meals for 3,000 families. You can help by donating food trimmings (i.e., rice, canned corn and green beans, etc.), now until November 13. Drop-off bins are located in One Main Café, Cyber Café and The Plaza.
Read MoreAll Souls Day, November 2, is a day to commemorate and pray for the faithful departed. Given the magnitude of loss we’ve endured since the pandemic began, one day doesn’t seem enough, so our chaplains will be praying for those left behind throughout the month. If you’ve lost a loved one and wish to be lifted up in prayer for peace and hope to carry on, please write the name of the individual(s) for whom you mourn in the Intercessory Book of Prayers located in Christ the Healer Chapel, or email them to josie.longoria@samc.com.
Read MoreIf not for you, our promise to care for Valley residents with compassion and quality would be merely words. You bring our mission to life every day, with every patient and family you touch, and for that we are both grateful and extremely proud. As a way of publicly recognizing your tireless dedication, courage, strength and spirit, we will be airing this 30-second spot on all local TV networks, and on cable and streaming television. You are a blessing to Saint Agnes, to our patients and to our community … “and we couldn’t be prouder.”
Read MoreDedication to Saint Agnes’ healing mission comes in all forms. For one small cat, it looks like head rubs and bringing smiles to colleagues’ faces after long hours caring for patients in the hospital. Meet Charlie, Saint Agnes’ guardian cat!
Read MoreOur Security department is relocating to the 1313 E. Herndon, Suite 101 (just east of Patient Registration). The new office is open weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Security coverage, of course, continues to be 24/7. You can always find our officers inside the hospital or patrolling the campus and none of that will change; nor will any of the phone numbers or mail stop. If you need to reach Security, call ext. 5-3229, just as you always have.
Read MoreIn observance of World No Tobacco Day, our Community Health and Well-Being department is hosting “A Pack for a Pack” event in One Main Café, Friday, June 4. Stop by between 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. to learn about the tobacco prevention efforts at Saint Agnes, and to make a pledge against tobacco. If you’re a smoker and you’re ready to take the first step to quitting, bring us a pack of your cigarettes and we’ll reward you with a pack of goodies!
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