Phil Berry: ASR, SHARE Rep, Nursing Student, Advocate for Equitable Healthcare, and more!
SHARE’d Stories
We keep adding to SHARE’s collection of SHARE’d stories. Most recently, Communications Specialist Nancy Barrett & ASR/SHARE Rep Phil Berry describe, in their own words, their roles in the hospital and the effect of the pandemic on the work that they do.
Dignity and Human Rights . . . and SHARE
SHARE applauds the fact that our hospital recognizes the value of unions — and of our very own Unit Based Teams — as important elements of being heard in the workplace. Unions provide an essential, independent source of power and safety for workers. Read more . . .
Super Bowl Trip for Super Healthcare Heroes
Our team may not have been in the big game this year, but there’s still reason to celebrate. Patriots owner Robert Kraft flew seventy-five healthcare workers to this year’s Super Bowl aboard the Patriots’ private jet, and SHARE member and Respiratory Therapist Lisa Drakos was among them!
Free College Degrees: New Opportunities
AFSCME’s Free College Program, already popular benefit among SHARE members, has recently announced new offerings in Health Services and Business Management.
Things to Know for Bad Weather
What you should understand about the framework that SHARE negotiated with the hospital, and advice for knowing how the Inclement Weather policy works in your own department.
How to Find Open Covid Vaccine Appointments, Efficiently
Although the rollout for UMass Memorial caregivers to receive the Covid vaccine is well underway, your friends and loved ones here in Massachusetts may run into frustrations finding access to the shot as it becomes available to them. A new website can help.
First Aid for Stress
UMass Memorial is hosting a webinar to help caregivers understand and apply the fundamental elements of Stress First Aid when the need arises — learn to provide important care for yourself, your team, and your loved ones.