Geisinger care teams participate in March of Dimes training
DANVILLE, Pa. – Geisinger staff members who care for mothers and babies in the hospital recently participated in a comprehensive training program to help them become more empathetic and inclusive providers.
The program, developed by the March of Dimes, is called Awareness to Action: Implementing Respectful Maternal and Infant Healthcare Practices. It aims to help healthcare professionals recognize how assumptions and preconceptions can influence care and to apply evidence-based strategies that foster respectful, empathetic communication.
The training, made possible with support from Pampers, offered employees continuing medical education and continuing nursing education accreditation.
“Providing respectful, compassionate care is essential to improving outcomes and experiences for mothers, infants and families,” said Kim Drumgo, Chief Accessibility and Opportunity Officer. “The Awareness to Action program strengthens our teams’ ability to build trust, communicate effectively and partner with patients and families in ways that support dignity, safety and respect throughout the care journey.”
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in rural and urban communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $9 billion in annual revenues across more than 130 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with 509,000+ enrollees in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 600 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,600 clinical research studies. With 28,000 employees, including 1,900 employed physicians and 5,400 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $18 billion on the state’s economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
