Vim & Vigor - Winter 2016 - Parrish Medical Center - 6

FOUNDATION FOCUS

TIME TO GIVE
AND RECEIVE
We all know giving helps others-
whether it be your time, talent or
money-but studies have shown
that giving is also good for the giver.
With the giving season upon us
(and the stress it can bring), it's
good to know that generosity can
have many physical and mental
health benefits, including:
3 Lower blood pressure.
3 Increased self-esteem.
3 Less depression.
3 Lower stress levels.
3 Longer life.
3 Greater happiness.
Whether you're donating cash,
volunteering or giving gifts, selfless
acts can make you healthier this
holiday season. Join us by giving
back-and don't be surprised if you
find yourself benefiting from a big
dose of happiness in the process.

PMC CARE PARTNERS
'WIND BACK FOR
WELLNESS'
Parrish Healthcare employees raised
more than $107,000 during the ninth
annual employee giving campaign.
"Making our community a better place
is part of our mission, vision and values,"
says Sherry Shelley, a Parrish employee
and the chairwoman of the Circle of Giving
employee giving program. "The Parrish
employees continue to demonstrate our
vision by giving back to the community we
serve and investing in future generations
of healthcare professionals. They came
together for one common goal, to make
a healthier community."
The two-week, decades-themed
campaign engaged employee care partners
to "Wind Back for Wellness" by supporting
the Employee Care Partner Hardship
Fund; the STEAM Works Program, a
collaboration of Parrish Healthcare, Brevard
County Schools, the city of Titusville and
the U.S. Space Walk of Fame Museum
to help students learn about careers in
science, technology, engineering, arts and
mathematics; and other safety, health and
wellness programs.

The employee Circle of Giving program
was established in 2006 by the Jess Parrish
Medical Foundation as a means to further
the medical center's mission to provide
Healing Experiences for Everyone all the
Time®. Since then, Parrish employees
have raised more than $900,000. Previous
campaigns have provided funding for:
Parrish Senior Solutions, a referral
and support service for seniors and their
caregivers.
Digital stereotactic breast biopsy
equipment, a minimally invasive procedure
used to diagnose breast cancer.
Healing in Motion vans, a medical
transportation program for patients
in need.
The Children's Center playground
renovation and expansion, to provide a
safe and healthy early childhood development environment accessible to all children, regardless of ability.
The Women's Center North Guild, a
permanent home to provide programs and
services for the more than 650 estimated
annual victims of domestic abuse in
North Brevard.
Parrish Health Village Park, a
beautiful 7-acre park with a ¹₃-mile,
wheelchair-accessible walking path and
three fitness stations designed to
accommodate athletic, senior and
rehabilitation needs.

Parrish Medical Center's
leadership team dressed by the
decade in this year's Circle of
Giving campaign to encourage
employees to "Wind Back for
Wellness."

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