Join us in congratulating our Value in Action Employee of the Month, Viviana Gonzalez, registered respiratory therapist. Her dedication to healthcare makes us #SRHCProud! Viviana provides care to patients who have difficulty breathing or suffer from cardiopulmonary disorders. She enjoys providing respiratory care in a rural healthcare setting to help the health disparity gap in rural and underserved communities. “My favorite part of my job is making my patients feel comfortable, heard and secure,” says Viviana. “Establishing personal connections reminds patients that they are not just a chart or diagnosis, but a person. Being able to do small acts such as — holding a hand, listening without judgment, or remembering a patient’s name—can have a huge impact on patient outcomes.” (fb)

Sepsis is a life-threatening emergency that happens when your body’s response to an infection damages vital organs and, often, causes death. In other words, it’s your body’s overactive and toxic response to an infection. Like strokes or heart attacks, sepsis is a medical emergency that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment. Sepsis can lead to severe sepsis and septic shock. Learn more at https://www.sepsis.org/sepsis-basics/what-is-sepsis/ (fb)