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Fermoy Community Hospital celebrates cultural diversity

EchoLive.ie, 18 Aug

Eleven nationalities are represented in Fermoy Community Hospital, with

staff from India, Brazil, Portugal, the Philippines, Kenya, Nigeria,

Spain, the UK, Slovakia, South Africa, and Ireland.

Fermoy Community Hospital celebrates cultural diversity

Fermoy Community Hospital staff members Anuja Rose, Lisa Harrington,

Meenukutty Jospeh, Joma Jacob, Marie Hayes, Minu Rose Ken, Pooja

Zacharis, and, front, Midhun Baby and Sujeeva Mahesan celebrating

cultural diversity in the workplace.

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Amy Campbell

Fermoy Community Hospital celebrated cultural diversity in the

workplace with a series of exciting events.

Eleven nationalities are represented in Fermoy Community Hospital, with

staff from India, Brazil, Portugal, the Philippines, Kenya, Nigeria,

Spain, the UK, Slovakia, South Africa, and Ireland.

“I believe days like this bring a very high positive impact amongst

participants, residents, and visitors,” said clinical nurse manager

Minu Ken, who is leading the initiative at the hospital.

“It will increase harmony at work as it can help to build a dynamic and

vibrant social fabric at work.”

Minu Rose Ken, Anuja Rose, Meenukutty Jospeh, Joma Jacob, Sujeeva

Mahesan, and Pooja Zacharis celebrating cultural diversity. Minu Rose

Ken, Anuja Rose, Meenukutty Jospeh, Joma Jacob, Sujeeva Mahesan, and

Pooja Zacharis celebrating cultural diversity.

Staff members joined together to share and celebrate their cultures,

with demonstrations of dancing and Indian cookery and a display of

floral artwork prepared by staff.

Flags and decorative art prepared by hospital residents in their

activity groups were displayed on the walls.

Fermoy Community Hospital director of nursing Marie Hayes said: “This

is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the rich cultures of our

colleagues and to enjoy their customs in their home from home.

“Sharing these traditions amongst our staff and residents builds mutual

understanding and respect.”

Director of nursing Marie Hayes, Meenukutty Jospeh, Pooja Zacharis, and

Sheelagh Broderick, HSE. Pictures: Brian Lougheed Director of nursing

Marie Hayes, Meenukutty Jospeh, Pooja Zacharis, and Sheelagh Broderick,

HSE. Pictures: Brian Lougheed

Cork Kerry Community Healthcare (CKCH) head of health and wellbeing

Gabrielle O’Keeffe said: “This initiative is a wonderful example of how

staff can support each other in engaging and creative ways.”

CKCH head of older persons services Jackie Daly said: “We are so

fortunate to have such a rich cultural diversity across our services

and I congratulate all involved in this celebration in Fermoy Community

Hospital.”

The initiative at the hospital was funded through the 2024 Renew Arts

Project.

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