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Gold Humanism Honor Society to Host Patient Solidarity Week

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Two students visit a patient in the hospital

Patient Solidarity Week, held annually around Valentine's Day, is a special time for U.S. medical campuses to celebrate patients and clinicians and the unique bond of trust and compassion that yields the best care. The Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society will host several recognition events Feb. 10-14:

  • Patient Solidarity Week Donation Drive: Now through Feb. 14 — Benefitting families staying at the Norfolk Ronald McDonald House while their children receive treatment at CHKD. Donations may be dropped off at the front entrances of Waitzer, Lewis and Lester Halls Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. A donation wish list is posted on plasmas throughout Old Dominion University's Eastern Virginia Medical School campus. Email grahameb@odu.edu with questions.
  • “Tell Me More” Initiative: Monday, Feb. 10, 5 to 7 p.m. — Student volunteers will assist patients in completing “Tell Me More” questionnaires to foster more personal conversations between healthcare workers and patients. Volunteer.
  • Waiting Room Refreshments & Activity Sheets: Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 13, Noon to 2 p.m. — Student volunteers will visit hospital waiting areas to distribute healthy snacks and activity sheets to visitors and their families. Volunteer Feb. 11 or Feb. 13.
  • Valentine’s Day Care Baskets: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 5 to 7 p.m. — Volunteers will help create care baskets resulting from the donation drive supporting families and caregivers staying at the Ronald McDonald House while their child receives treatment at CHKD. Volunteer.
  • Valentine’s Day Carnations & Encouragement: Friday, Feb. 14, Noon to 2 p.m. — Student volunteers will distribute a note of support and a carnation to patients at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Volunteer.