Business Department. Photo courtesy of HHMH.

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Hazel Hawkins Hospital staff, both living and undead, took to the parking lot behind the Women’s Center to celebrate Halloween. Each department chose a theme and entered into a Best Costume competition.

The group competition ended in a tie. The EDS department’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Information Technology’s Mario Brothers, won the day. Victoria Silva RN, who made off to Gilligan’s Island for the day, said the event was “fantastic.” She added that there was “great participation and a real moral boost” during this uncertain time for the hospital. Shona Avant, Director of Infectious Disease Prevention, added that Silva likes to “rock the boat”—pun totally intended.

Frankie Gallagher, the hospital’s Public Information Officer, said of the event, “There is much more going on here beyond the politics and ballot measures and so forth. It’s the people; it’s our employees. That’s what it’s really all about.”

The IT Department tied for 1st place.

The Environmental Department tied for 1st place.

Emergency room staffers rocked some Beetlejuice duds.

The OB Department delivered a couple of baby pumpkins.

You guessed it: Ortho pumpkin.

Mabie Fourth Street Clinic’s princess pumpkin.

The ObGyn Department: Cops & High-Viz scrubs.

The gang from the First Street Clinic.

Random staff members in costume.

Other winners included:

Costumes:  1st Place – Suzie Mays — Director of Project Management

                              2nd Place – Sylvia Delgado – Volunteer Services Coordinator

                              3rd Place – Dana Hausmann – Pharmacy Buyer

Pumpkin Winners:  

OB Department  & Mabie 4th Street Clinic tied for Best overall

Orthopedic Specialty Center – Best Carving

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Carmel has a BA in Natural Sciences/Biodiversity Stewardship from San Jose State University and an AA in Communications Studies from West Valley Community College and she reports on science and the environment....