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Insights from Northridge Hospital Foundation
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10th Anniversary of Family Justice Center
On February 8, 2024, we celebrated the 10th year anniversary of the Family Justice Center (FJC) in Van Nuys which treats victims of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. The Center for Assault Treatment Services (C⋅A⋅T⋅S) and multiple partners provide services at the only FJC in the San Fernando Valley. C⋅A⋅T⋅S and Strength United advocates, the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, and surrounding law enforcement agencies are co-located at the facility to provide a one-stop shop. The celebration included the grand opening of a “mock courtroom” – an area that will provide child and adult victims the opportunity to prepare for the courtroom environment and take away some of that anxiety they have when they first appear in court. The Ahmanson Foundation provided a grant for construction of the mock courtroom, interview software, and security enhancements at the C⋅A⋅T⋅S. Additionally, Kathy Adams, a pioneer Nurse Advocate and Director of C·A·T·S for numerous years, made a generous donation which was used to renovate a nurses lounge and sleeping quarters.
Numerous dignitaries and individuals attended the event including Paul Watkins, NHMC President; Brian Hammel, President of Northridge Hospital Foundation, Erika Beck, CSUN President; Michel Moore, LAPD Chief of Police; Bill Ahmanson, President of the Ahmanson Foundation, MaryAnn Lague and Kathy Adams, both former Directors of C·A·T·S, Gina D’Aquilla, current Program Manager.
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New Simulation Lab Grand Opening
On February 26, 2024, a Grand Opening and Dedication of the Judith Anne Sumner Sim Lab took place in honor and recognition of her 19 years of service at Northridge Hospital. Judith was an amazing nurse and instrumental in training new graduate nursing students. She was a wonderful educator and mentor to so many staff and students. We will continue to enhance nursing education through the new Sim Lab which has high fidelity manikins including an adult man, child, and multi- venous IV training arms. These manikins are the closest you can get to a real-life patient with spontaneous breathing, blinking eyes, pulse, etc. and clinicians can check heat rate, oxygen levels, blood pressure, and other vital signs during various health scenarios and medical emergencies. Northridge Hospital Foundation thanks the many donors and supporters who helped make this Sim Lab a reality. Special thanks to Dr. Stephen Jones who was instrumental getting a gift from Luella Morey Murphey Foundation. Additionally, our thanks to Melinda Henry, Director Education & Training for all her work on the Sim Lab. Click on Learn more for photos.
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| Change Reaction Helping Individuals in Need |
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The Change Reaction provides vital financial resources to thousands of individuals who struggle with urgent needs and hardships.They are able to quickly provide grants to those in need and prevent catastrophic life events. The Change Reaction was founded in 2019 and is helping numerous non-profits including Northridge Hospital’s C⋅A⋅T⋅S program. Below is an example of one of the families they helped:
A patient at C⋅A⋅T⋅S is a nine-year-old female. She lives with her parents and her younger brother. They were living with her mother's father when the child disclosed that he was sexually abusing her. When the child disclosed the situation, they moved out immediately with limited funds. They are now living in an apartment but cannot afford beds. The entire family sleeps on the floor. They requested two twin beds with frames for the kids and one full-size bed with a frame for the parents.
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| C∙A∙T∙S 22nd Annual Walk/Run |
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The 22nd Annual "Victory for Victims" C∙A∙T∙S Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Hansen Dam in Lake View Terrace. There will be something for everyone, so bring your family and your pets to support this amazing cause for our community. We will have lots of activities for all to enjoy and many community vendors.
To learn more and register for this event please, click on Learn more below.
For sponsorship, and vendor information, please call 818.785.4525.
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Employee Giving Campaign is Underway
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The annual Employee "Spirit of Giving" Partners Program Campaign kicked off this week. This years goal is to raise $200,00 for the hospital and for the community. The campaign allows you to make a charitable donations for the hospitals area of greatest need, to a specific department or for a capital need. At the end of the campaign, Northridge Hospital Foundation invites all the participants to The Employee Appreciation Celebration where you get a chance to win one of the opportunity draw prizes in your level of participation. Visit supportnorthridge.org to learn more or sign up today, simply fill out the brochure and send it to Brian.Hammel@commonspirit.org
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C⋅A⋅T⋅S Spotlight
The 76th Annual Conference of the Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) is the largest meeting of the forensic science community year after year, providing a professional environment for learning, collaboration and networking. This year's conference was last week in Denver, CO. and the theme was, "Promoting JUSTICE FOR ALL and Integrity Through Forensic Science."
Regina D'Aquilla, Manager at CATS, and her wonderful team of professionals assisted in putting this film together, we hope you enjoy it.
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A Heartfelt Thank You from Brian Hammel, Foundation President
"Your generosity and expression of gratitude - individually and collectively - enable us to envision and achieve the remarkable. Thank you for working with us, connecting your purpose and passion with our mission to build more resilient communities. Together, we continue to advocate for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovate how and where healing can happen - both inside our hospitals and out in our communities."
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| Upcoming events |
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22nd Annual Victory for Victims Walk/Run Saturday, April 13, 2024
Hansen Dam, Lakeview Terrace, CA Sign up today
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Northridge Hospital Foundation's 34th Annual Golf Classic Monday, May 13, 2024
Spanish Hills Club
Camarillo, CA More Info comming soon |
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