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What is Spirit of Women? Spirit of Women is a national movement for women's wellness led by local leading hospitals such as Parrish Medical Center and supported by corporate partners and national media with the mission to motivate women to make positive changes in their lives by emphasizing their total well-being-mind, body, and spirit. Explore the national Web site at www.spiritofwomen.com for more information. Did you know? Parrish Medical Center is the exclusive hospital member in Brevard of Spirit of Women and one of a network of only 165+ premier hospitals and health systems throughout the United States dedicated to advancing the cause of women's health? 
Examples of Spirit of Women activities? We choose from a wide variety of Spirit of Women programs that might include major educational programs with nationally-recognized speakers, exciting community wellness events, membership programs, support groups, health fairs and expos, education materials, travel programs, interactive Web sites, and other creative outreach activities. Look for more information soon on Day of Dance coming to North Brevard in February. Why focus on women? We support the ongoing celebration of women's health through Spirit of Women because we believe that knowledge and community support are the keys to wellness. Women make nearly 80% of all healthcare decisions for their families, and we want those decisions to include Parrish Medical Center.  How can I get involved? We want to include everyone in the planning and presentation of Spirit of Women in our community-individuals from our community, local media, doctors, nurses, regional businesses, churches, and community centers and programs. For more information on how to get involved with this unique initiative for women's health call Natalie at 321-268-6110. Ready to join? Go to: I've Got the Spirit. Sign me up! Spirit Standards Whether you are facing a disease or feeling great and want to stay that way, you deserve a hospital, doctors, nurses and healthcare providers that are committed to PARTNERING with you on you lifelong journey to health. And we know that journey is not always easy. Spirit of Women hospitals are committed to making good health easier and to help you take ACTION that results in your better health and a healthier family. Spirit of Women hospitals aspire to the highest standards in women's health outreach and clinical care. They commit to honoring a Patient Bill of Rights that stresses respect, innovation, and partnership. Spirit hospitals also uphold Seven Standards for excellence in women's health that guarantee that your experience at a Spirit hospital will be sensitive and customized to your healthcare needs. Standard 1: Community Assessment and Targeted Women's Programming ensures that hospitals survey what women want in their own lives as well as in the community and use the results of these surveys to plan education and clinical programming. Spirit hospitals LISTEN to women we serve. Standard 2: Life Stage Program Planning requires that Spirit hospitals offer programs and services that address the unique health needs of women at all stages of their lives. Spirit hospitals UNDERSTAND women have different needs in different decades of their lives. Standard 3: Diversity demands that Spirit hospitals are culturally appropriate and welcome all women regardless of their race, age, ethnic, socio-economic status. Spirit hospitals EMBRACE the diversity in the women we serve. Standard 4: Strategic Alignment of Women's Service encourages women's health to be regarded as the lifeblood of a hospital acknowledging that women make upwards of 85% of all household decisions. Spirit hospitals BELIEVE in women as the gatekeepers of a family's health. Standard 5: Innovation in Outreach requires that Spirit hospitals are creative in their approach to the education and health care of women in the community. Spirit hospitals THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX when it comes to reaching women. Standard 6: Quality Improvement evaluates a hospital's educational events and community outreach on their effectiveness in reaching more women and motivating them to take action for their health. Spirit hospitals CREATE programs that work to make women healthier. Standard 7: Multidisciplinary Integration plans that a Spirit hospital involves multiple departments and services of a hospital in outreach to women and brings in community groups to help in the successful implementation of wellness programs and health campaigns. Spirit hospitals CONNECT to everyone in the hospital and in the community. For more information visit www.spiritofwomen.com |
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