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Associated Press
08-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
SuperCare Health® Celebrates Improved Employee Engagement on National Employee Appreciation Day
Leading Respiratory Care Company Exceeds 2024 Forecast for Workplace Satisfaction in Q1 2025 'Together, we are building a stronger organization and a company culture rooted in care, innovation, and growth.' — Mya Moran, Senior Manager of Marketing CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA, UNITED STATES, March 8, 2025 / / -- SuperCare Health, a leading respiratory care and medical equipment provider that partners with healthcare professionals and insurance networks to help patients manage their care, joined organizations across the country on March 7 in honoring their employees on National Employee Appreciation Day, an annual observance established in 1995 by a coalition of employers led by Dr. Bob Nelson as a way to improve employee morale and honor the achievements of individual contributors in the workplace. On this important day of recognition and all year long, SuperCare Health renewed their commitment to leading the healthcare industry with a safe and supportive workplace, as well as providing exceptional service to patients with chronic conditions including COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, diabetes, neuromuscular disorders, and more. In late 2024, the Southern California based company with more than 1,000 team members launched new employee engagement initiatives in response to results from a pulse survey in which employees collectively expressed a desire for elevated teambuilding, connection, and belonging at work. That was just the beginning of substantial changes at SuperCare Health. Within just three short months, the executive leadership team reported that workplace satisfaction has already improved in Q1 compared to numbers from Q4 last year. So what is the secret to their immediate and resounding success? Said Mya Moran, Senior Manager of Marketing and leader of the organization's internal communications, '2024 was a year of transformation for SuperCare Health. We truly listened to our team members and implemented their feedback. Our adaptability and commitment have allowed us to meet challenges with resilience, grow as an organization, and make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Together, we are building a stronger organization and a company culture rooted in care, innovation, and growth.' As the companywide festivities for National Employee Appreciation Day began on March 7, John Cassar, SuperCare's CEO and Owner, expressed, 'The tremendous efforts of our employees extend beyond day-to-day responsibilities. This past year, we came together in incredible ways, supporting those affected by the LA fires, adopting families during the holidays, revitalizing our mission to improve lives, and strengthening our company's values. These accomplishments reflect the heart of SuperCare Health— Our people. It is because of our employees that we are able to continue supporting our communities and advancing respiratory care. As we recognize each and every one of our team members on Employee Appreciation Day, let's celebrate not only the milestones we've achieved together, but also the shared purpose that drives us forward.' SuperCare Health is committed to increasing access to care, improving patient outcomes, and streamlining the patient experience from the hospital to the home. To learn more about SuperCare Health and to enroll in one of our comprehensive respiratory care programs, visit us online. To explore our newest division, SuperCare Diabetes, check out our website. Speak with a SuperCare Health customer service representative by calling (800) 206-4880 or emailing [email protected]. About SuperCare Health SuperCare Health is a comprehensive high-touch, high-tech, post-acute healthcare organization that manages patients with chronic conditions and provides a broad range of therapies, including ventilation, oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, medication optimization, nebulizers and nebulized medications, airway clearance and mobilization, enteral supplies, and more. Utilizing innovative technologies combined with quality clinical services, SuperCare Health's services, programs, and products support cost savings, improved patient outcomes, and streamlined care coordination. Amanda Charlin SuperCare Health +1 626-949-2419 Facebook YouTube Legal Disclaimer:
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Harry: A tunnel in the Great Escape
At the North Compound, I visited the Harry Tunnel Monument. This monument is a tribute to the Great Escape, which inspired the 1963 film 'The Great Escape,' starring Steve McQueen, James Garner and many others. On the Harry Tunnel Monument are the names of the 76 prisoners if war who attempted to escape through the tunnel. The names in black are the individuals who were recaptured and executed for trying to escape. The blue names are those who were recaptured and sent back to POW camps. The green names are the three who successfully escaped. Among the blue names is Bob Nelson, whose son, Patrick Nelson, attended the 80th anniversary of the Long March. When I asked how he felt being in his father's footsteps on this trip, Patrick Nelson said, 'It was very emotive when we set off. I really did have to picture in my mind those guys (who) set out and left in the middle of the night in the freezing cold without any proper clothes and not knowing what was going to happen next.' In the north compound of Stalag Luft III, prisoners dug a tunnel they named 'Harry' to escape. The tunnel was 330 feet long, descended 30 feet, and had a diameter of only 2 feet. Construction of Harry and two other tunnels began in May 1943. The second tunnel, 'Dick,' was discovered by the Nazis that summer, while the third, 'Tom,' was used to store supplies for the construction of Harry. The prisoners used wood from their beds and huts to build the tunnels, and they removed the excavated dirt by filling their pockets and scattering it around the campgrounds. The objective was for 200 men, in groups of 30, to escape through the tunnels. From there, some would head toward the railway, and others would travel by foot. As they attempted to exit through the tunnels, however, an Allied raid in Berlin caused a power outage that left the men in complete darkness. Seventy-six men managed to escape, but four were immediately captured. Others, disguised as German civilians, continued their journey. Unfortunately, many did not get far and ended up back in POW camps, where they faced interrogation. Tragically, on Hitler's orders, 50 of the escapees were executed. Bob Nelson was a flight lieutenant in the Royal Air Force. His story began in North Africa, where his assignment was a mission to bomb Tobruk, Libya. Unfortunately, he failed to return to base in Egypt when one of the engines of his Wellington aircraft seized and caught fire. While the rest of the crew managed to bail out of the plane, Nelson was unable to do so and crashed into the Sahara Desert, ultimately falling into the hands of the Nazis. The Germans flew him over the Mediterranean Sea, traveling through Greece and several other locations, before ending up in Stalag Luft III. Before the war, Nelson had worked as an engineer, which enabled him to contribute significantly to the Great Escape project. He was pivotal in designing the air pumps and the trolleys used to transport dirt and equipment throughout the tunnels. After Bob Nelson escaped through the tunnels, he and another POW evaded capture for two days outside the camp. However, local farmers found them while they were attempting to hide in some straw inside a barn and used pitchforks to scare them out. Those same farmers then took them to Halbau, Germany, now known as Iłowa, Poland. Halbau was one of the first stops during the 80th anniversary commemoration. Following this, Nelson and a few others were interrogated by the Gestapo for about three weeks. Eventually, Nelson and the rest were sent back to Stalag Luft III. Patrick Nelson was able to visit the Harry Tunnel Monument and see his father's name engraved on it. He explained that he had heard his father's stories throughout his life, and the experience was profoundly moving for him. After participating in the march to commemorate his father, Patrick could better envision what his father and the other soldiers endured — the darkness of the night, the cold of winter and the starvation they faced. He believed that the soldiers' realization that the war was almost over was crucial in keeping their spirits up. Patrick also discussed the significance of the Great Escape and the Long March, which many people are unaware of. 'I'm really delighted to see that it has been commemorated with this march, which will help secure its future. I'm glad that I can pass this knowledge down to my son,' he said. Kate Dean was another participant in the Long March commemoration. She and a few of her family members walked to honor her grandfather, Albert Henry Comber, who served as a flight lieutenant navigator in the Royal Australian Air Force. He managed to escape from several prisons in Italy before the Germans captured him and sent him to Stalag Luft III. He was also an artist, which allowed him to forge identification documents for soldiers in the camps. Just as he prepared to escape through the Harry tunnel, Nazi guards caught Comber. Dean said learning about her grandfather's experiences made her feel 'proud of him' and empathetic toward the trauma he endured. Her motivation for participating in the commemoration was to honor him, deepen her understanding of his life, and connect with other families whose fathers and grandfathers faced similar journeys. She aims to raise awareness of soldiers facing these challenges while serving their countries. When asked what people should know about these topics, Kate Dean replied, 'A lot of people know about the Great Escape and not so much about the Long March.' Kenneth McCaleb established the McCaleb Initiative for Peace to provide opportunities for students such as Raylyn Downey and me to visit places affected by war. The initiative aims to foster a better understanding of the experiences of those who lived through these conflicts and how society worked to bring them to an end. Editor's note Kylee Trevarrow is a senior at Missouri Southern State University who will graduate this spring with a bachelor's degree in history and a minor in anthropology. She recently traveled to Germany and Poland to participate in an event commemorating the Long March of 1945 with her professor, Steven Wagner, and a classmate, Raylynn Downey. The opportunity was given to them by the McCaleb Initiative for Peace at MSSU. This initiative was established in 1998 by Kenneth McCaleb and his wife, Margaret Baughman McCaleb, to examine the causes of war and discuss ways in which war can be prevented. Since its establishment, the initiative has provided many students with the chance to travel to sites of past wars, study the devastation they caused, and report their findings to promote peace and help prevent future wars. McCaleb was one of the prisoners of war who survived the 62-mile Long March. During this trip, the MSSU group had the chance to meet the family members of several of these POWs and learn the stories of their fathers and grandfathers. This is the third article in a series on their trip.
