A ray of Sunshine!

Thank you to the Sunshine Club for providing Inta Juices in our vaccine clinic. A sweet reward for getting your vaccine!

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill

Thanks to Flatirons Church and Community donations, LUH associates received 15 min massages!
January & February 2021

"We rise by lifting others." – Robert Ingersoll

Unmask the Racism is a social media campaign created to spread awareness about xenophobia and racism against people of Asian heritage around the country. We aim to spread hope, support, and start a conversation about how COVID-19 has been affecting Asian communities.

Thank you to this group for sharing their message and meals from China Gourmet with our staff!

"A simple kindness today will soon bring you unexpected rewards."

Calzones were the treat of the day for the Cath Lab thanks to Fusion Medical Staffing, Inc.

“A calzone is just a very introverted pizza!"

And look who is back! Lefty's is also ready and willing to help out. The ladies at Women's Imaging really enjoyed his Gourmet Pizza.

“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others."

Booker T. Washington

Premier Members Credit Union wanted to do something to help small business and to pay tribute to health care workers. They worked with local catering company, Greens Point Catering, to provide lunches for doctors, nurses and other essential hospital personnel. "I never stop being amazed what our community is doing for us," one associate said.

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed. ” Maya Angelou

Stella and Dot makes jewelry, bags, accessories and clothing for trendy women and that includes our hospital staff. Thanks to Rebecca for making the Health Hero program available for local donors. You can purchase these bracelets for LUH ladies through her website. Each bracelet comes with this message ...

"This small token of gratitude comes with love and appreciation for all you are doing to care for other during this time."
Friends of Stella and Dot

Our neighborhood is filled with goodness and caring and sharing. Sometimes just a sign can make all the difference in the world.

"I always thought I had good neighbors. Turns out I have the best neighbors in the world." Jim Casey

Celebrating our staff during hospital week is no easy task. Thanks to some creativity and teamwork and VERY generous sponsors we had a fabulous Mexican Food Buffet in the sunshine while social distancing with individually wrapped Mexican delights including tacos, burritos, stuffed poblano rellenos, Mexican pizza, lots of vegan and gluten free options, churros, sopapillas and cold drinks! We even had pinatas and prizes. Thank you thank you thank you!

Great Sponsors! Anheuser Busch, Big Red F, Bright Health, Butcher and the Blond, Cyclhops Bike Cantina, Elevations Credit Union, Fox Hill Club, Fuzzy's Tacos, La Mariposa, Las Palmeras, Lefty's Pizza, Patty Serlis, Sunflower Bank, Twin Peaks Village HOA

What a gift the Air Force Thunderbirds gave to Coloradoans with a flyover tribute to healthcare workers. They even sent an autographed photo to our CEO Tina Johnson as a terrific reminder of their gift. And if that was not enough the Colorado National Guard followed up with a flyover two weeks later! Thanks one and all.

“Always ready, always there. ” National Guard Theme Song

The LUH Volunteers never stop even during a pandemic! Whether it is providing items for our Health Worker Care Packages, making individual cash donations or making sure the Plant Sale happens, they are always supporting Longmont United Hospital. Their bright smiles and cheerful assistance are missed and all look forward to their return. Thanks to the hundred of volunteers who have and always will make a special difference at Longmont United Hospital.

“One of the greatest gifts you can give - is your time! ”

If you haven’t been to Lefty’s Gourmet Pizza and Ice Cream in Niwot – put it on your to do list. Lefty is “Niwot Strong” and has been in business on the corner of 2^nd and Niwot Road for over 25 years. But Lefty is also Longmont United Hospital Strong! He has a standing offer to provide pizza for staff upon request. Whether it is a few pizzas for a small department or 20 for a larger group – just a call to Lefty and he delivers!

"Pizza makes me think anything is possible." Henry Rollins

Jimmy John's is fast on their feet but not on the street! Mini Jimmy John's sandwiches are always a welcome surprise to associates during their lunch breaks.

"No shirt, no shoes, no problem...we deliver." Jimmy John's slogan

Who knew that when Anheuser Busch showed up they weren’t delivering beer! Instead they donated 37 cases of sparkling water and coffee drinks to healthcare workers at LUH. Here is what their website says…Anheuser-Busch is here for the times that matter. The moments where we celebrate, defy challenges, dream of the brighter future we are building today– and all the moments in between.

“For all you do…this Bud’s for you.”

Bob worked in Respiratory Therapy at Longmont United Hospital for many years. He passed away last year but his family sent a letter from him in heaven to the Respiratory Staff letting them know he is cheering them on from above and that he had every confidence they were doing all the right things. In addition, his sister sent a financial gift to buy a very nice lunch for the Respiratory Therapists.

“Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what.”

Tiny Buddha

A very dear friend of mine lost her husband on March 23^rd. They had been married over fifty years and the loss was made more tragic for her because she could not grieve with friends. She decided to put her sorrow into making masks for people all over the country who had been part of their life. In addition, she made masks for over 50 care packages we have given out to LUH Associates so they could have them at home or share with a friend.

“Grief is itself a medicine.” William Cowper

Sometimes a gift can benefit more than the person receiving it. That is what happened when Meredith and Erik donated 110 burritos to LUH staff for lunch. They were able to support one of their favorite local businesses, Las Palmeras, and feed a good portion of the team at Longmont United Hospital. And although the food was purchased by Nelson Real Estate, the credit they wanted given at distribution was to Las Palmeras!

"To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with."

Mark Twain

The Big Red F Restaurants is the mother ship to some of Boulder County's favorite restaurants including Jax Fish House, The Post, Lola's, Westend Tavern and Centro. What a treat to have them bring lunch to LUH staff and they said they "will be back".

"Hurray Hurray it’s the first of May…" I couldn’t resist

One thing Dana did not have in common with her mom, Jo, was a love for sewing. After Jo passed away, Dana found a lot of fabric in her basement. She decided that making masks out of the fabric would be a nice to tribute to her mom and her love of sewing. Through the LUH Foundation she was connected with a group of women who sew masks and quilts. Today, both Dana and the recipients of Jo’s fabrics are happy women making beautiful things come together.

“Beautiful things come together, one stitch at a time.”

Always there to answer the call for Longmont United Hospital, Elevations Credit Union sponsors scholarships, helps sponsor our Golf Event and our Retired Nurses Tea AND shared the cost of these homemade Thank You cookies for our employees. Just a little bite of kindness goes a long way.

“Cookies make the world a better place.”