ChristianaCare Honors Veterans and Caregivers Who Serve

ChristianaCare’s Salutes! Employee Resource Group (ERG) honored caregivers and community members who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with flag-raising ceremonies at the health system’s campuses in Cecil County, Newark and Wilmington. On the Newark campus, the event featured a performance by the Delaware Military Alliance Choir.

Allen Smith, MSN, MSM, RN, CCNS-BC, vice president of Patient Care Services, shared insights on the origins of Veterans Day and the importance of recognizing the sacrifices made by service members.

“At ChristianaCare, we are grateful for the service and sacrifices of our veterans and active-duty military,” Smith said. “Our inclusive culture embraces them, thanking them not only for their dedication to our country but also for the sense of community they foster through the Salutes! Employee Resource Group.

“Honoring our veterans is one way we live out our core values of love and excellence, recognizing the courage and commitment of those who have served.”

Employees expressed gratitude to veterans for their dedication and service with messages shared in slide show.

The Salutes! ERG fosters camaraderie among active-duty military personnel, veterans and their allies, providing opportunities to give back to the community and advocate for military-related interests within the organization. It is one of 11 employee resource groups at ChristianaCare that strive to promote an inclusive environment, enhance professional development and help foster an exceptional caregiver experience.

ChristianaCare’s dedication to veterans and caregivers who serve has gained national recognition. Last year, Forbes magazine ranked ChristianaCare as the best health care employer for veterans in the United States and the No. 6 employer for veterans overall. Additionally, Mogul, a diversity recruitment platform, named ChristianaCare among the Top 100 Companies with Inclusive Benefits, highlighting its diverse hiring practices and progressive workplace resources.

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The organization’s efforts have also been acknowledged by the Delaware Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense program that promotes supportive work environments for service members in the National Guard and Reserve.

“At ChristianaCare, we serve our growing community every day with love and excellence,” said Christopher Cowan, MEd, FABC, senior vice president of Human Resources at ChristianaCare. “That’s only possible because of our caregivers who represent the very best of what we do. Supporting them and honoring their individual experiences and perspectives are how we create a workplace where people can truly bring their best selves to work.”