October 20, 2016
In August, a prolonged “no-name” storm deluged Louisiana, producing three times more rain than Hurricane Katrina. Lives were lost and the unprecedented flooding damaged or destroyed more than 100,000 homes and displaced thousands of people. As medical professionals, SpecialtyCare’s clinicians routinely step up when disaster strikes—we live and work in the communities we serve. But, stepping up can take different forms. In this week’s blog, we share a letter from Martha Ross, a member of our intraoperative neuromonitoring group, who rallied the team to help the people of Louisiana.
SpecialtyCare Team,
First, thank you for being open to opportunities to help others. When I sent a quick email to my immediate Middle Tennessee intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) team members communicating our plan to collect a few items to donate to flood victims in Louisiana, I had no clue that the project would reach the heights that it did.
Because of you and your help and generosity, including the donation of a large truck and a huge 12-foot trailer, my husband and I were able to deliver more than 50 bags of clothing to the community. We handed out cleaning supplies, drinks and food, baby blankets, bottles, kitchen items, bedding, curtains, small electronics, décor, and furniture. We were able to give five beds to families in need, replace a flooded washer and dryer set, donate sets of end tables, and replace dining room chairs for a few families.
