{"id":1067,"date":"2014-04-08T14:03:28","date_gmt":"2014-04-08T14:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/?p=1067"},"modified":"2014-04-08T14:04:12","modified_gmt":"2014-04-08T14:04:12","slug":"medisys-celebrates-social-work-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/medisys-celebrates-social-work-month\/","title":{"rendered":"MediSys Celebrates Social Work Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb_share_1\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 10px;\"><a name=\"fb_share\" type=\"box_count\" share_url=\"https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/medisys-celebrates-social-work-month\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php\">Share<\/a><\/div><div><script src=\"http:\/\/static.ak.fbcdn.net\/connect.php\/js\/FB.Share\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/div><p><a href=\"http:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/?attachment_id=1073\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1073\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1073\" title=\"Social Work Month\" src=\"http:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Social-Work-Month-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Social-Work-Month-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Social-Work-Month-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Social-Work-Month-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Social-Work-Month.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>For the past 116 years, social workers have committed themselves to improving social conditions and the quality of life opportunities for everyone. Every March, National Professional Social Work month highlights the contributions social workers make to society and raises awareness about the profession. This year, the theme is \u201cAll People Matter\u201d and to celebrate, the MediSys Health Network organized several events.<\/p>\n<p>Jamaica Hospital held a bake sale to raise money for The Rose Marmo Fund,\u00a0created in honor of a social worker who worked at Jamaica Hospital for 35 years. Almost $500 was raised and the money will be used to assist patients with the things they need for a safe discharge.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the facility organized an educational workshop for patients, visitors, and employees. Attorneys from The Family Center were available to assist individuals with questions regarding health care proxies and to help them complete the necessary forms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe wanted to educate the public on the importance of medical decision making,\u201d explained Sheryl Mersten, Director of Case Management\/Social Work at Jamaica Hospital. \u201cAs medical social workers, we are advocates for our patients and are constantly communicating between them, their loved ones, and staff. Social workers, therefore, become a critical part of the healthcare team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The facility ended the month long celebration with a social work<a href=\"http:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/?attachment_id=1072\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1072\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1072\" title=\"Social Worker Month\" src=\"http:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Social-Worker-Month1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Social-Worker-Month1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Social-Worker-Month1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Social-Worker-Month1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> appreciation luncheon. Social workers Meghan Wolfman, Karen Rothman, and Michelle Blearie-Samuel were honored by the department and received awards.<\/p>\n<p>At Flushing Hospital, administration and department heads were sent an email informing them about National Social Work Month and thanking the hospital\u2019s social workers for their unyielding dedication to their patients. Also, the Assistant Director of Case Management and Social Work, Christine Wildman, organized a breakfast to honor their social workers, while several hospital employees nominated Roy Naipaul for this year&#8217;s National Association of Social Workers\/Queensboro Council for Social Work Queens Social Workers Award.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll people have dignity and deserve respect,\u201d said Denise James, Director of Case Management\/Social Work at Flushing Hospital. \u201cSocial workers are an immediate lifeline in crisis\u2014providing access to resources and new life options\u2014and deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated for their hard work and dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The MediSys Health Network employs over 30 social workers, and we extend our gratitude to each and every one of them. 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