Holy Cross Health
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
Organization Details
About
We, Holy Cross Health and CHE Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We carry out this mission in our communities through our commitment to be the most trusted provider of health care services. Holy Cross Health's team will achieve this trust through:
1. Innovative, high-quality and safe health care services for all in partnership with our physicians and others
2. Accessibility of services to our most vulnerable and underserved populations
3. Outreach that responds to community health need and improves health status
4. Ongoing learning and sharing of new knowledge
5. Our friendly, caring spirit
Core Values:
Reverence- We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person
Commitment to those who are poor- We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable
Justice- We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth
Stewardship- We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care
Integrity- We are faithful to who we say we are
Safety- We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all
Mission Statement
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that servesmore than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Our community is vibrant, active and diverse, where life is always moving. Holy Cross Health is continuously advancing, too, as a forward-thinking health system committed to helping our community members address their individual needs and goals to achieve a better quality of life. From hospitals and primary care sites, to specialty care and wellness programs, Holy Cross Health is accessible throughout the region to meet individuals on their path to good health.
Students must be 16 years of age and older to serve at Holy Cross Health. There are many student opportunities to contribute at the hospitals and throughout the Network. Student volunteers act as greeters and way-finders (helping people navigate to where they need to go), patient companions (talking with patientsbetween treatments), helping in our gift shops in the evenings and on weekend, providing comfort items (such as magazines, blankets, etc.), and assisting with ordering meals. Students are invited to attend learning opportunities and engage in colleague activities.