Commitment to Caring
Celebrating 80 Years of Humankindness
T
he world has changed considerably since we first opened our doors eight decades ago. But as we look back across our rich heritage and to the bright days ahead, one thing remains the same: our commitment to caring for those in need with compassion and advanced medical expertise. In honor of eight decades of caring, Dominican Hospital hosted a virtual event on September 14, with special remarks by Lloyd H. Dean, Chief Executive Officer, CommonSpirit Health and Todd Strumwasser, MD, President, Northern California Division, CommonSpirit Health.
8 | FOCUS ON WELLNESS
Nanette Mickiewicz, MD, President/ CEO of Dominican Hospital convened the virtual event and shared “While this message is being delivered in challenging times, overcoming obstacles and persevering is nothing new for those associated with Dominican Hospital. Occasional tough times, of course, gave way to many joyous, life-affirming events as well; over 80 years, the vast majority of them have surrounded the idea of commitment to community.” “As we reflect, I cannot help but think about what happened here in Santa Cruz 80 years ago, the day four Sisters came from Adrian, Michigan,” says Sister Adrienne Piennette, OP,
one of the 96 Sisters who have served Dominican, “Beginning with an 18-bed hospital on East Cliff, Dominican has grown to 222-beds and is recognized for the many new and exciting ways in which to administer health care to the community.” And while the world has seen almost unimaginable change since 1941, at least one thing has steadfastly endured: our commitment to provide specialized medical care, delivered with compassion. Innovations in diagnosis and treatment continue, and we will continue to honor the mission of healing—not only the body, but also the whole person.
