How do I want to be remembered. It is something I think about more and more as I journey into my sixties. It has been an amazing ride so far over the last six decades. I have had wins and losses and everything in between. I have made good choices as well as many IContinue reading “Dignity: What Story will You Tell? “
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Dignity: Why I Write
I was asked recently to talk about why I right these dignity posts. I have been writing since July of 2020. When I started writing back then I was doing it for my teammates. I wanted them to know that their voices mattered. It was my commitment to them that I would be the leaderContinue reading “Dignity: Why I Write “
Dignity: Addressing Health Challenges
On March 19, at 3pm I will be speaking in Enfield, Connecticut about my work in the community to address health outcomes in Berkshire County. I was asked by my close friend Pastor Lisa McColgan to speak on my work as well as how I first started writing these dignity posts. I am happy toContinue reading “Dignity: Addressing Health Challenges “
Dignity: Dreams from Hope to Reality
Today is a somber day for me. In our organization we are losing a great leader who is retiring today. I am a part of Berkshire Health Systems because she first hired me as a per-diem shift director and then in 2021 I became the Quality Director for Fairview Hospital. Today, February 28, 2024, DoreenContinue reading “Dignity: Dreams from Hope to Reality “
Dignity: The Path to Doing What is Right
It is interesting how much I have learned about myself by looking back on my life. I have learned that the choices and decisions I have made in the past not only impacted me but also those around me. I do have regrets in my life. People will often say you shouldn’t focus on thoseContinue reading “Dignity: The Path to Doing What is Right”
Dignity: My Son, My Pride, My Joy
About a month ago I found a bracelet that my mother gave me for Christmas. It was probably fifteen years ago. It has my initials “CWR” on the front and inscribed in the back it says, “My Son, My Pride, My Joy”. It has been a while since I have worn it because I alwaysContinue reading “Dignity: My Son, My Pride, My Joy “
Dignity: Are You Ready
I have dedicated my life to wanting to help others. It is why I became a nurse, and it is why when asked I will mentor anyone who asks for help. I do this because of what so many people have done for me. My hope is that I can be the one to helpContinue reading “Dignity: Are You Ready”
Dignity: Our Superpower
The thing that is most powerful about dignity is that when we honor the dignity of others, and we connect to the dignity of others it can break down the barriers of distrust and it gives us the opportunity to have impact on another person’s life no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, or background. AsContinue reading “Dignity: Our Superpower “
Dignity: In Tragedy and Loss
Before I begin this message, I want to say thank you to Anaelisa and my partners at Manos Unidas. Thank you for reminding me of the importance of community. You were the first to welcome me when I took on my role as DEI officer in August of 2022. Being part of the group meetingContinue reading “Dignity: In Tragedy and Loss”
Dignity: Continuing a Legacy
There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about my mother. I fondly call her the CEO of the Redd Family. She is the first and most important example of leadership that my brothers and I have. She set the standard for how you should lead through adversity. She livedContinue reading “Dignity: Continuing a Legacy “
