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"There was such a wealth of resources connecting entire families to exciting wellness opportunities, along with ideas for new lifestyle modifications they can implement in their own homes," says Emily Smith, MSN, RN, Clinical and Community Educator at CHI St. Anthony Hospital. "It was especially moving to see how engaged the children were in learning about preventive health checkups at the teddy bear booth. Their childhood toys taught them the importance of regularly scheduled doctors' visits from a unique perspective." Around 300 community residents came out to enjoy the 2017 Community Health Fair. Plans for the 2018 fair are currently underway. LEADERSHIP PENDLETON Each year, CHI St. Anthony Hospital partners with Leadership Pendleton, an educational program that encourages networking to better understand the city's needs. Participants learn what makes their town tick in order to continue its rich history for generations to come. From January through August, eight full-day programs take place across the city dealing with a broad spectrum of topics, including health care. For Healthcare & Social Services Day, which took place in April, CHI St. Anthony hosted presentations given by Umatilla County Public Health Department and Lifeways mental health and addiction services. The class then moved out into the community, visiting local healthcare organizations to give participants a full picture of how Pendleton provides for community health across the entire city, says Larry Blanc, Marketing Director, CHI St. Anthony Hospital. "As a former graduate of Leadership Pendleton, I know firsthand how this program builds future leaders and brings community members together around a shared vision," Larry says. "I am happy to continue being a part of it all through my role at the hospital." Interested in community events hosted by CHI St. Anthony Hospital? Visit sahpendleton.org/calendar/ to stay informed. Volunteer Services Education Scholarships By donating their time to make a difference, CHI St. Anthony Hospital volunteers raise money to support college students majoring in healthcare fields. The following education scholarship recipients received $1,000 to put toward their health-related career goals: Clancy Deutz, Gonzaga University, studying to become a nurse Lincoln Johnson, Pendleton High School, studying to become an imaging technologist Brooke Lapp, Pendleton High School, studying to become a nurse Caiden Marks, Griswold High School, studying to become an orthopedic surgeon Kristin Mascall, Walla Walla Community College, studying to become a nurse Kevin Murray, Heppner High School, studying to become a pharmacist Charla Simons, Oregon State University, studying to become a nurse Rebecca Wagner, Gonzaga University, studying to become a nurse Austin Zaugg, Pendleton High School, studying to become a physical therapist CHI St. Anthony Hospital volunteers visit with patients, assist in administrative tasks, and work at the gift shop. Their generosity is an investment in community health. Interested in volunteering? To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact Larry Blanc at 541-966-0528 sahpendleton.org /// CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES 3