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This coming Monday, we remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s path was to build a manifestation of hope – hope that is pure and enduring, ushering in the greater good to arrive at a better tomorrow. He inspired us with his words and peaceful challenges to racial injustice. We carry his mission forward, and celebrate his incredible efforts to bring our country together in unity.

We are seeing light at the end of this tunnel as our healthcare heroes continue to receive their COVID-19 vaccines in hospitals across the country! Thank you to our caregivers and staff for all the good you bring into this world. We are cheering for you!

This is Nicole Nelson, RN, at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, MA. Yesterday, Nicole became one of the first Tenet employees to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine and the first employee at MWMC to receive it! Nicole is a hero and one of the many across our company helping to share in this tremendous moment of hope. This milestone in our fight against COVID-19 reflects the courage and determination of everyone involved. That includes the scientists and researchers who poured their hearts into finding a vaccine in hopes of saving lives; the tens of thousands of volunteers who participated in clinical trials; the companies involved in bringing the vaccine to life at a timeline that seemed impossible to reach; and most importantly, all of our healthcare workers and those around the world who continued to care for patients with kindness and compassion in hopes that we would reach this moment. Our gratitude is boundless!

In Florida, Nicole Burney, a registered nurse at Delray Medical Center, has always remained true to her commitment to her patients and what she was called upon and trained to do. In a recent feature in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, she talks about never backing down to help others. In her words, “I always said I never became a nurse to be called a hero.” Nicole is leading by example with courage and fortitude. She loves her three daughters and her calling in life. Read more here:

Despite concerns, nurse ‘never backed down’ to care for COVID-19 patients When COVID-19 became a threat in the United States, Nicole Burney, a registered nurse at Delray Beach Medical Center, said she knew her job would be critically important.

Congratulations to Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton, CA for being selected as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Twin Cities, part of two facilities of Tenet Health Central Coast, received this recognition for showing commitment to delivering high-quality patient safety and better health outcomes.

Twin Cities selected as a ‘Blue Distinction Center’ for knee, hip replacements –Twin Cities Community Hospital has been selected as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated health care facilities that show a commitment to delivering high-quality patient safe...

Today, on Veterans Day, we honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is the one day we come together to pay tribute to the men and women who ensured we could benefit from a free and open society.

Our company has the privilege of having many veterans on our teams. These individuals served across all branches of our military and many saw service in far-reaching areas of the world, bringing the hope of peace and security to all. Many served in dangerous and difficult situations – and they did so to ensure the freedoms we have would continue.

Heroes are not born, rather they come to be based on the way they stand for integrity, honor, resilience and compassion. The passion of our country’s veterans to save, protect and stand up for our freedom is inspiring. We thank each of them for their service and commitment to freedom, and we salute them and their families for the many sacrifices they have made for our country.

As the school year approached, Jennifer Fantich became concerned about how her kids would handle a mask when they returned to school. Her solution? Creating beaded chains to hold the mask in place. After posting on social media, Jennifer was immediately flooded with messages on how to purchase the chains. She then wondered how she could help others on a broader scale. Jennifer contacted Children's Hospital of Michigan and began donating a chain to the hospital for every chain that was ordered. Watch the heartwarming interview below:

Woman creates decorative mask chains for kids, donates to Children's Hospital "I posted them and I was immediately flooded with (direct messages) with where to purchase, and where you could get them," Fantich said. "I thought really?"

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the role of our Respiratory Therapists has become more important than ever. Serving on the frontline during this most challenging of times, they have dedicated themselves – with great courage, compassion and professionalism – to saving the lives of patients who contract this highly contagious respiratory disease. In addition to providing care and breathing support, our Respiratory Therapists are also responsible for educating patients and staff about the latest treatments for COVID-19. They have rapidly adapted these therapies to the frequent changes and challenges of treating the disease, while working to ensure these therapies are safely implemented. Our Respiratory Therapists are an essential part of our COVID-19 response team and we honor and respect them for their tremendous dedication to our patients. They help make Tenet a community built on compassion, safety and care. Please join us in celebrating our Respiratory Therapy team as healthcare heroes not just this week, but every day