Exciting Times at HPCC
Margot Baker, Board Chair and Marilyn Byrne thanking attendees and sponsors.
A Grand Celebration
What an exciting time for HPCC. Over the last month we enjoyed a very successful friend-raiser at Hacienda Hay. Over 200 people gathered to celebrate the energy created by Healing Touch (HT) in the lives of so many and to thank those who are dedicated to HPCC’s services and our growth. The event led by the planning committee raised over $20,000, which will be used to broaden the net of HT services provided by HPCC on the Monterey Peninsula! Each and every donation drives the recruitment and education of HT Providers and provides more people across our community with access to life-changing HT therapy. A huge thank you to all participants and our generous sponsors who donated to this important event.
Montage Health Foundation Collaboration
In addition, HPCC has embarked on a Pilot Program with Montage Health to provide Healing Touch (HT) services to inpatients in CHOMP cancer unit over the next six months. An initial cadre of nine Certified HT Providers will offer HT to inpatients to help increase comfort and reduce pain, stress and anxiety. Data on the sessions will be collected to assess the benefits and value of HPCC’s in-hospital HT services and determine if and how the HT services will be expanded across CHOMP.
HT Certified Healing Touch Providers, Bridget Hildebrand and Elke Wehner prepare for their first shift at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Cancer Unit on Terrace West
Forward Thinking
Simultaneously, HPCC is embarking on the first-ever survey of all of our HPCC Providers. The qualitative data they provide will help drive the strategic planning the Board and HPCC management will be undertaking over the next several months as we look to set specific objectives, identify our key initiatives, and determine the most effective ways to achieve our mission. Providers are crucial to HPCC’s success and we appreciate their perspective. We thank the Providers for their time, dedication and indispensable insights.