Community

Compassionate care for all, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or income level, has been at the heart of The Hospital of Saint Raphael’s mission for more than 100 years. This tradition of caring continues today as the hospital seeks to serve the Greater New Haven, Connecticut, community with steadfast conviction and concern for all people - even in times of fiscal challenge and uncertainty.

I was lucky enough to witness this great tradition last week when JoAnn Germe, Clinic Nurse Manager, and the staff of the Pediatric Primary Care Center, held Saint Raphael’s annual drive for backpacks. The team assembled over 250 backpacks filled with school supplies for children who are less fortunate. “Today has been a day of smiles and happy times for the 250 children and their parents who arrived to pick up their backpacks,” said JoAnn in an email to volunteers who helped in the effort.

The staff of Think First eagerly assisted with organizing and filling the backpacks that were donated. I am very proud of our team for taking the time to support such a successful and meaningful event and we encourage others to join us in this worthy cause again next year.

Thanks to JoAnn and her team for allowing Think First to share in this event and more importantly, for making a difference in New Haven.

-Chris George