SAN ANTONIO– Security Service Federal Credit Union’s Charitable Foundation recently donated $20,000 to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. The hospital used the donation to purchase six new epidural pumps for its pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
“The pumps they were able to purchase with this donation will help hundreds of children who have undergone surgery at the hospital,” said Laffoon. “We have long supported the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and are glad to know this donation will make a difference in the care of so many children.”
At right, from left, John E. Bel, President, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation; Dr. Elumalai Appachi, section head of critical care, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio; Dana Rohman, RN, BSN, CPN, director, pediatric critical care services, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio; Jim Laffoon, president and CEO for Security Service Federal Credit Union; LeAnn Vela, nurse supervisor, pediatric intensive care unit, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio; Trisha Montague, chief nursing officer, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio
Separately, Security Service FCU has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more.
Platinum-level employers:
- Offer employees physical activity options in the workplace.
- Increase healthy eating options at the worksite.
- Promote a wellness culture in the workplace.
- Implement at least nine criteria outlined by the American Heart Association in the areas of physical activity, nutrition and culture.
- Demonstrate measurable outcomes related to workplace wellness.
“Through our Total Wellbeing initiative, we have created a program that addresses the physical, financial and emotional wellbeing of our employees,” said Jim Laffoon, president and CEO of Security Service Federal Credit Union. “We are honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for a program that helps our employees and their families achieve a better work/life balance.”
Since the rollout of Total Wellbeing, six out of 10 Security Service employees have participated in health assessments, eight out of 10 have completed biometric screenings, and more than 1,000 employees and their family members have participated in health-related community events.
As part of its efforts in building employee fitness, Security Service said it has seen improvement and increases in morale, employee benefit knowledge, benefit usage and employee loyalty.