When you work at an organization like Tanner Health System, Autumn can also be a very busy season.
For instance just over the past week, employees that do not normally perform invasive procedures have pulled out their scapel and scissors and have put them to use . . . carving pumpkins.
The annual pumpkin carving contests at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton and Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica always bring out some very interesting and creative entries. Pumpkins are adorned with a variety of acoutrements from hats to hosiery; and the carvings span from the traditional "Jack O' Lantern", to architecture, to babies and one even bore a remarkable resemblance to one of our VP's.
Higgins General Hospital just completed their annual Chili-Cook Off. Team members not only get to show off their culinary prowess by preparing the dishes, but they also get to sample all of the entries. There are awards for "Best Tasting", "Hottest" and "The People's Choice!". The point is that everyone has the opportunity to share in the fun (and maybe the heartburn, too).
Other happenings this Fall have included participation in a 5K Moonlight Run, an "Ideas in Motion" process improvement exposition, blood drives and community health fairs - not to mention an accreditation survey at the Carrollton facility.
In the near future there will be Farmer's Market events and a big "Choirs for Cancer" concert.
Healthcare is an adventurous career choice. Employees share in experiences that are both exhilerating and difficult; celebratory and sometimes sad.
Struggling together, laughing and crying together.
These shared experiences help solidify relationships and teamwork. Out of this grows a great organization that is also a wonderful place to work.
Like Tanner Health System.
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