Diversity Month
National Diversity Day is an annual event on the first Friday in October (Diversity Awareness Month). It is a day to celebrate and embrace who we are, despite our differences, no matter what race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, or disability. Let’s take some time to reflect on the richness of our diverse Marianjoy associate base. We’ll have opportunities to share and explore our similarities as well as celebrate those things which make us unique during Cultural Diversity Month.
Our thanks to everyone for making it a successful event. For those who visited our table, we hope that you enjoyed the Russian candies, Indian samosas, Italian pizzelle cookies and the classic American chocolate chip cookies.
Congratulations to you all for entering in the Diversity quiz! All of you are bonafide Diversity Quiz Winners. You learned something new and with your knowledge you will be able to provide high quality culturally competent healthcare services to multi-ethnic populations. We had 11 associates with correct responses. A drawing was held and here are the winners with the most correct answers. Each will receive a Target gift certificate for $20:00.
- Allyson Crockett: RN
- Sally Strong: Nursing Administration
- Maggie Marinier: Scheduling, Providence Downers Grove
For your convenience, attached is the Answer Key to the Diversity Quiz.Quick Reference card is provided to help you with searching the different sections of the Web site.
   
  
Faces of Marianjoy
The first activity to be rolled is “Faces of Marianjoy”. We plan to have an electronic map populated with information about our associates from diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds. This map will go live by the end of November and give us more reasons to connect to other people who are similar to and different from us.
Jane Aruin ; Jaclyn Blackwell ; A. Bettin; Teresa Chapman ; Roy D'Silva ; Angela Daniels ; Paula Eppenstein ; Raj Godwin ; Angela Killian ; Sue Kometz ; Nina Modi ; Ismene Munch ; Dominic Serpico ; Curtis F Smith ; Elodie Schembri ; Sally Strong ; More to come...
Cooking with Culture
Your Diversity Team is also planning to have a collection of recipes available on the Web site. We are requesting all associates to share recipes that represent their ethnic heritage. Here are some wonderful recipes:
Bliny - Russian Crepes ; Kolacky/Kolaczki ; Pansit (noodles) ; Pierogi ; Oxtail Stew ; Sunday Sauce ; More to come...
Cultural Diversity and Hindus:
Diwali
Popularly known as the festival of lights, it is the biggest holiday in India which occurs on the fifteenth day of Kartika. This five-day Hindu celebration honors the victory of goodness over evil in the world. In Hindu culture, light signifies knowledge and burning a candle symbolizes the power of knowledge destroying negative forces. More>>>
It is important to respect the cultural diversity and be sensitive to everyone's diverse backgrounds and traditions.
Below are listed some of the links that will help you caring for your Hindu patients:
Cultural Diversity and Muslims
Ramadan:
Ramadan is the most sacred holiday of the Muslim year and is mandated by the Qur'an (2:183). It occurs in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the holy month of fasting in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and sexual relations from dawn until sunset. Fasting is intended to teach Muslims about patience, humility, and spirituality.
Below are listed some of the links that will help you caring for your Muslim patients:
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