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Providence Health Care Receives International Spirit at Work Award
<< BACK | Download Word File Vancouver, October 20, 2005 — Providence Health Care has received the 2005 International Spirit at Work Award, presented annually by the Association for Spirit at Work (ASAW) to recognize organizations that have implemented spiritual practices, policies or programs in the workplace. "People ask how denominational health-care organizations are different, and I think this award helps explain that," says Carl Roy, President and CEO of Providence Health Care. "At Providence we make it a priority to follow the example of our Founding Congregations and meet the spiritual and emotional needs of our patients, residents and staff. This is the difference that people notice at Providence." In making the award, the ASAW said Providence was the first example they had seen of an organization that used spiritual principles and practices to support staff while undergoing major restructuring. Providence was also acknowledged for the many spiritual development opportunities provided to staff members of all faiths. "Providence Health Care has demonstrated that even difficult corporate decisions can be grounded in our values and ongoing commitment to compassionate care for patients, residents and families," says Brother Tom Maddix, Vice President of Mission, Ethics and Spirituality. "As part of this award we will share our experience with groups from around the world, who can then use our process as a model when they face the need to realign programs and services." Over the past four years, the International Spirit at Work Award has been given to 23 distinguished companies ranging from the Body Shop to the Times of India and to the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. The award, inspired by the visionary futurist Willis Harman (1919-1997), is co-owned and organized by four groups: the Association for Spirit at Work; the Spirit in Business Institute; the World Business Academy and the European Bahá'í Business Forum. The award will be presented tomorrow at the International Spirit at Work Awards conference in New York City. Providence Health Care is Canada's largest faith-based health care organization, operating six health care facilities in Vancouver that provide acute, residential and rehabilitation services while conducting innovative medical research. The facilities are: St. Paul's Hospital, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, St. Vincent's Hospitals (Brock Fahrni and Langara) and Youville Residence. Contact: PHC Communications Tel. 604-806-8022, pager 604-667-4397 << BACK | Download Word File |
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