親愛的醫院居民和家庭，

在本醫院，我們努力創建一個康復社區，在這里居民以同情心，奉獻精神和專業精神得到照顧。但是，我們知道，無論我們為保護我們的醫院社區付出多大的努力，生活中充滿了挑戰。 今年2020年無疑給我們帶來了更多的挑戰。

當颶風在墨西哥灣沿岸造成破壞時，我們的消防員正勇敢地與加州的野火作鬥爭。 COVID-19仍然每天奪走一千多人的生命，而且還沒有清晰的結局。再次提醒我們，在威斯康星州的基諾沙，我們為實現美國真正的正義而奮鬥還遠遠沒有實現。生命誠可貴。是的，Black Lives Matter。必須明確指出，因為在美國，黑人權力對許多人在權力和執法上似乎並不重要。

在本醫院擔任首席執行官的初期，我寫信說喬治·弗洛伊德（George Floyd）先生的無故死亡。不到三個月後，我們又面臨警察暴行的又一事件。警察在威斯康星州基諾沙對雅各布·布萊克（Jacob Blake）的悲劇射擊。布萊克先生被警察在背後開了七槍，這很容易避免。我為布雷克先生的康復以及他的家人，特別是他的年幼子女祈禱，為他在醫院裡的生活而戰。

弗洛伊德先生的悲慘和可怕的死亡是對美國的一次警鐘，然而，我們繼續目睹全國各地警察暴行的公然例子。當我們看到明顯的虐待和不公正現象時，我們都應該感到關切。

正如牧師馬丁·路德·金博士所說，“任何地方的不公正都會威脅到任何地方的正義。”即使您不是非洲裔美國人，我也希望您在這個困難的時刻同情您的非洲裔美國同事。在擔任我的職務時，我自然會擔心我們所有員工的安全和福祉；但是，這是非洲裔美國社區需要我們所有支持的時刻。因此，在這一刻，讓我們聲援非裔美國人的同事，並在我們發現美國任何地方的不公正時繼續這樣做。

儘管周圍世界經常表現出瘋狂，但我還是在我們在醫院創建的愛心社區中慰藉。

你們中有些人可能知道，我們於1866年首次作為Almshouse開業，這是一個無處可去的人們的地方。我們的許多早期居民都患有慢性病和貧困。四十年後的1906年地震中，本醫院照顧了成千上萬的流離失所者。 1980年代，隨著全國各地的艾滋病和艾滋病肆虐，醫院成立了積極護理部門，並為艾滋病毒感染者的護理樹立了全國榜樣。而現在，在2020年，醫院在我們與COVID-19的戰鬥中將展現出卓越的領導才能。

大流行的挑戰性事件以及到2020年，我們的組織特質得到了體現。

如果我在2020年期間學到一件事，我就會知道醫院確實是一個特別的地方。是的，我們在風景如畫的校園裡有一家美麗的醫院，但這並不是醫院與眾不同的地方。我們悠久的歷史使醫院與眾不同。我們創造的居民，居民家庭和員工社區也使我們與眾不同。

對於我個人而言，成為這個家庭和社區的一員很高興。

更新的COVID-19數字

自三月我們的第一個已知病例以來，在醫院，我們總共有83例COVID-19病例，其中23例居民病例，其中22例已經康復，60例工作人員，其中54例已經康復。

謹在此提醒您，有關工作人員和住戶編號的COVID-19儀表板LagunaHonda.org/COVID19/Chinese

請繼續保持六英尺安全社交距離，戴上口罩/面罩,並經常洗手,來幫助我們對抗這種病毒。

如果您對醫院對COVID-19大流行的反應或我們社區的安全與健康,有任何疑問，您的住院醫生團隊將為您解答。請保持健康安全。

Dear Laguna Honda Residents and Families, 

At Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH), we strive to create a healing community where residents are cared for with compassion, dedication, and professionalism. However, we know that no matter how hard we work to protect our Laguna Honda community, life is filled with everyday challenges. The year 2020 has certainly presented us with more of these challenges than normal.

Our firefighters are bravely battling wildfires across California as hurricanes create destruction along the Gulf Coast. COVID-19 is still claiming over a thousand lives a day with no clear end in sight. And yet again, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, we are reminded that the struggle for true justice in America is far from being achieved. Life is precious. And yes, Black Lives Matter. It must be explicitly stated because, in the United States, Black lives do not seem to matter to many in positions of power and law enforcement.

During my early days as CEO at Laguna Honda, I wrote to you about the senseless death of Mr. George Floyd. Less than three months later, we are faced with yet another instance of police brutality; the tragic police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Mr. Blake was shot seven times in the back by police in an episode that could easily have been avoided. I pray for Mr. Blake’s recovery and for his family, especially his young children, as he fights for his life in the hospital.

Mr. Floyd's tragic and horrific death was a wake-up call for America, and yet we continue to witness blatant examples of police brutality across the country. We should all be concerned when we see obvious examples of mistreatment and injustice.

As the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. so profoundly stated “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Even if you are not an African American, I hope you will empathize with your African American colleagues during this difficult moment. In my role, I am naturally concerned about the safety and wellbeing of all our employees; however, this is a moment when the African American community needs all our support. So, let’s stand in solidarity in this moment for our African American colleagues and continue to do so whenever we see injustice anywhere in America.

Despite the madness often on display in the surrounding world, I take solace in the caring community that we have created here at Laguna Honda.

As some of you may know, we first opened our doors in 1866 as an Almshouse, a place for people with nowhere else to go. Many of our early residents were chronically ill and impoverished. Forty years later, during the 1906 earthquake, Laguna Honda cared for thousands of displaced residents. In the 1980s, as AIDS and HIV devastated communities across the country, Laguna Honda established the Positive Care Unit and helped set a national example for skilled nursing care for people with HIV. And now, in 2020, Laguna Honda is displaying great leadership in our fight against COVID-19. 

Our character as an organization has been revealed by the challenging events of the pandemic and by the year 2020.

If I have learned one thing during 2020, I have learned that Laguna Honda Hospital is truly a special place. Yes, we have a beautiful hospital situated on a picturesque campus, but that is not what makes Laguna Honda special. Our storied history is what makes Laguna Honda special. The community of residents, resident families, and staff that we have created is also what makes us special.

And for me personally, it is a joy to be a part of this family and community. 

Updated COVID-19 Numbers
At Laguna Honda, we have had 83 total COVID-19 cases since our first known case in March—23 resident cases, of which 22 have recovered, and 60 staff cases, of which 54 have recovered.

As a reminder, COVID-19 dashboards with LHH’s staff and resident case numbers are available online at LagunaHonda.org/COVID19

Please continue to help us fight this virus by social distancing, wearing a face covering, and washing your hands frequently.
 
If you have any questions about LHH’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic or the safety and wellness of our community, your resident care team is available.

Please keep healthy and safe.