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Summer/Fall 2006

What's inside?

  We've come a long way . . .
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula has always maintained a vision of healthcare that reflects the needs of our community.
  Our largest expansion project ever
The hospital's two new wings - South Pavilion and Forest Pavilion - will soon be open for business

 The Project Director - Bill Camille

The General Contractor - Carl Otto

The Labor Superintendent - Mary Ann Carbone

The Construction Manager/Inspector - Fred Bensch

The Project Architect - Paul Morgan

The Patrons - William and Audrey Mennen with Dr. Paul Tocchet

10 Things you probably didn't know about the Pavilions Project
  Two hospital programs nationally recognized
Cardiac Wellness Program and the Comprehensive Cancer Center
  Big Sur Health Center: a matter of understanding
Clinical staff reach out to Hispanic population
  Taking our pluse
It's not too late to quite smoking.
  Cancer survivors celebrate
This inspiring celebration offered many activities includes the Hands of Hope art project, clowns, face painting, music, and lots of good food.
 

Hospital employees volunteer their time and talent
Our commitment to the people we serve doesn't stop at the front doors.
  Shirley Granstrom
Nurse of the Year 2006

Magazine staff
Mary Barker, Editor
Robin Beckman-Jones, Art Director/Designer

Writer
Lisa Crawford Watson

Photographers
Rick Pharaoh
Randy Tunnell
Gregg Wutke

Pulse Magazine is published three times a year by the Communication and Marketing Department of Community Hospital.  We’d love to hear your comments. Mail to: Editor, Pulse Magazine, P.O. Box HH, Monterey, CA 93942, or e-mail to: pulse@chomp.org.  To receive a free issue or (if you live in Monterey, Santa Cruz, or San Benito County) a free subscription to Pulse, call 625-4506 (please specify your choice).  Visit Community Hospital’s web site at www.chomp.org  for information on health and wellness, classes, support groups, events, volunteering, career opportunities, and more.

VISION STATEMENT

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula will be the healthcare organization in our region most concerned for those we serve, most chosen for the quality and value of our service, and most respected for the integrity, competency, and commitment of our employees, medical staff, and volunteers.

MISSION STATEMENT

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is dedicated to identifying and meeting the changing healthcare needs of the people of the Monterey Peninsula and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing high-quality services at a competitive cost and within a safe environment. We provide educational and public service programs to enhance the health of our community and the competence of those who provide the service. We care for all who come through our doors, regardless of ability to pay, to the fullest extent allowed by law and available resources.