Holy Spirit Parish celebrates 50th anniversary ; first carnival
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Daughters of Charity Health System appoints new hospital leaders
Daughters of Charity Health System ( DCHS ) has announced two new leadership appointments . Joanne Allen has taken over as President & CEO of Seton Medical Center ( SMC ) in Daly City and Seton Coastside in Moss Beach , April 2 . She replaces James Schuessler who served as interim President & CEO since April 2012 .
Carol Furgurson , MSHA , CPA , stepped in April 15 as Acting Chief Administrative Officer at Saint Louise Regional Hospital ( SLRH ).
For the past five years , Allen has served as President & CEO of SLRH in Gilroy where she improved medical staff , associate and community relationships and led development of regional strategy for two medical campuses in the South Bay : Gilroy and Morgan Hill .
Prior to joining SLRH , Allen served as Chief Operating Officer / Chief Strategic Officer at O ’ Connor Hospital in San Jose , another DCHS facility .
“ I am honored to be chosen for this new leadership role , and I look forward to working with associates and physicians at Seton to position ourselves as a valued community partner in providing exceptional , person-centered care ,” Allen said .
She holds a master ’ s degree in Health Care Administration and a bachelor ’ s degree in Business Administration , both from San Jose State University . She served as Chair and Board Member of the California Hospital Association CEO Council , was named a Health Care Hero in 2011 and was recognized as a Woman of Influence in Santa Clara County in 2012 . Both awards were sponsored by the Silicon
Carol Furgurson is Acting Chief Administrative Officer at Saint Louise Regional Hospital .
Holy Spirit Parish celebrates 50th anniversary ; first carnival
Joanne Allen heads Seton Medical Center in Daly City and Seton Coastside in Moss Beach .
Valley / San Jose Business Journal .
Furgurson , who has served as Chief Operating Officer at SLRH the past five years , brings 14 years of DCHS experience . She held the positions of Interim Chief Operating Officer ; Senior Vice President ; Chief Financial Officer ; and Vice President , Ancillary & Support Services at O ’ Connor Hospital .
She received her bachelor ’ s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from The University of Toledo , Ohio . She received her master of science in Health Administration from Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia in Richmond , Virginia .
Both Allen and Furgurson are graduates of the Sacramento-based Ministry Leadership Program for executives in Catholic health care .
According to DCHS President & CEO Robert Issai , the sum of Allen and Furgurson ’ s experience will be a guiding force in their work at SMC and SLRH . “ We are fortunate to have these two associates with the values and strategic expertise needed in today ’ s challenging health care environment ,” he said .
This year , Holy Spirit Parish in San Jose is celebrating the 50 th anniversary of its founding . On Sat ., May 18 , 11 am--7 pm , the parish will have its first carnival at the parish grounds , 1200 Redmond Ave ., San Jose .
Everyone is welcome to participate in carnival games and four premium rides , purchase various foods , visit the Candy Shoppe , get their face painted , and stop by the Glitter Artwork Booth .
Entertainment throughout the day includes the Pie Eating Contest , a magician , dance performance and Bingo . Tickets for games , rides and beer / wine ( ID required ) can be purchased at the door ; cash required for food purchases .
Cancer survivor on a ‘ mission ’ reaches Santa Clara University on foot
By Deepa Arora
Edie Sundby arrived at Santa Clara University April 10 , and proceeded directly to Mission Santa Clara de Asis in the middle of the campus where she lit a candle . Her visit came after seven weeks of walking California ’ s historic , 800-mile Mission Trail , beginning in San Diego and stopping at each mission along the way .
She calls her long walk a “ spiritual pilgrimage ” and a life-affirming journey meant to inspire and encourage people battling incurable cancer . The candles she lit at each mission are “ in thanksgiving and gratitude for the gift of life ,” and to recognize the family , friends and doctors who have helped her overcome some staggering odds .
Six years ago , Edie was diagnosed with Stage 4 gall bladder cancer , told she had a two percent chance of survival and was given three months to live . “ I decided that wasn ’ t long enough , and started to fight back ,” she explained . “ I began to walk to stay alive ; I ’ ve been walking ever since .”
She credits walking with helping her get through 79 chemotherapy treatments , radical liver and lung surgeries and intensive radiation . She was declared cancer-free earlier this year . To celebrate , she headed for the old El Camino Real trail .
The original mission route no longer exists , so her smart phone provided maps for each day ’ s trek . She was accompanied by her husband Dale , two
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Edie Sundby arrived at Santa Clara Mission Church after trekking along the old California Mission Trail .
friends in a camper van , and an abiding faith in God .
On average , she logged about 15 miles a day , walking about three miles an hour . “ It ’ s exhausting and exhilarating at the same time ,” she said . Most surprising to her is how her body adjusted to the strenuous daily walking regimen .
“ It heals as I walk ,” she noted . “ Blisters heal . Leg cramps go away . Discomfort in hip flexors goes away after about two weeks . The feet feel less pain after 570 miles than they did after the first 100 miles . The body is amazing ! It seeks to heal itself .”
After resting for a day , Edie began the next leg of her journey , to Mission San Jose , only 15 miles away .
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