The idea started with MOCMS past president, Dr. Laura Knudson asking other physicians in what ways can we show love to our hospital/healthcare workers and how could we deliver that love to them. This was presented to the MOCMS Board of Directors and after many ideas were shared, a plan was made.
The current MOCMS president, Dr. Christal Greene, took the idea and ran with it. Another MOCMS board member suggested that we let all healthcare workers, including those within the hospital, in offices and other areas know that their hard work is noticed and appreciated, but also realizing reaching all workers would be nearly impossible.
The decision was made to prepare bags with special items and dispense them around the different units of the hospital. With the help of a generous donation from the Bloomington Health Foundation, MOCMS was able to fill the bags with 320 lotions, 720 lip balms, 160 hand sanitizer keychains, 600 inspirational stickers, 320 Kind bars, 630 pieces of Extra gum, 640 chocolate kisses, hand-written notes from physicians, and thank you notes from kids at Boys and Girls Clubs.
On Valentine’s Day, IU Health team members delivered the bags to the various units. From the looks of the hospital workers in the photos, it appears the Show the Love gifts were appreciated! Thank you to all that helped make this gift of appreciation possible.
