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Put to the Test In 2014 the health systems Emergency Preparedness Department coordinated a total of 24 drills and events involving a variety of scenarios and community partners. For example at the height of Ebola concerns Thompson associates received high marks from the state Department of Health during a drill based on a hypothetical patient who had visited Sierra Leone and was exhibiting possible symptoms. Working with members of the Canandaigua Emergency Squad and Ontario County Public Health associates used all necessary steps to prevent putting themselves or anyone else at risk. With refreshers on everything from putting on and taking off personal protective equipment to handling blood samples to quarantining a patient those involved are ready to handle any emergency that might present itself. Taming Back-to-School Jitters Going back to school in the fall can cause anxiety as well as excitement so the Wellness Department and the Canandaigua City School District teamed up last summer to offer a new program to students who were transitioning from elementary to middle school. The three-day camp was offered to not only give students the opportunity to become familiar with the building class schedules and the staff but it allowed them to learn about positive body image and self-esteem. Associates including a registered nurse discussed healthy lifestyles including how to identify and handle stress. W8 2 TXT With research showing that younger less experienced drivers have the highest percentage of distraction-related crashes a Thompson Health nurse is front and center with an Ontario County Safety Council campaign called One Text or Call Could Wreck It All. Funded in part through a Mary Clark Thompson grant from the F.F. Thompson Foundation the campaign rolled out in early 2014. In addition to parking lot signs ads bumper stickers school announcements and school safety fairs the campaign also includes the distribution of car air fresheners with its slogan as well as silicone thumb rings that say W8 2 TXT and are meant to make a driver stop and think before texting. Facilitating Healthy Diets Partnering with Foodlink Thompson Health took steps during 2014 to make nutritious food accessible to everyone in the community no matter their budget. Thompson hosted the organizations mobile food pantry twice providing free produce bread dairy products and more to those in need. In all approximately 400 families were served. In addition Foodlinks Curbside Market could be found at Thompson every Friday during the fall. Parking near the main hospital entrance this store on wheels offered fresh produce from local farms at affordable prices. Leading the Way Focused on ensuring an inclusive environment for all patients family members and associates Thompson Hospital was recognized this past fall as a Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation the educational arm of the countrys largest lesbian gay bisexual and transgender civil rights organization. Thompson was one of 426 healthcare facilities nationwide to receive the recognition which involves meeting key criteria including patient and employee non-discrimination policies that specically mention sexual orientation and gender identity a guarantee of equal visitation for same-sex partners and parents and LGBT health education for key staff members. 13Helping Our Community Thrive