Involvement in the Community

Improving the Health of our Community “Takes a Nurse”

In addition to their regular work responsibilities, TGH’s nurses partner with many charitable organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity, Feeding Tampa Bay and Backpacks for Hope. They also:

• Volunteer at local health fairs
• Administer health screenings at community events
• Provide advice on nutrition and exercise
• Take part in food drives for orphanages and families in need
• Participate in the Great American Teach-In
• Attend local town hall and school board meetings
• Serve on the boards of professional nursing organizations
• Organize fundraising efforts for local charities and health-related causes

Volunteering as a nurse is not always about providing healthcare services; in fact, some of these efforts do not require any nursing-specific skills at all. But they do require many of the same qualities TGH’s nurses bring to the job every day—teamwork, empathy, an ability to multi-task and an understanding of how our environment can affect our physical and mental well-being.

As trusted and engaged members of our community, TGH’s nurses set an example for others and continually promote good health and wellness outside their workplace.