On June 17th, 2020, at 1 PM, I signed on to Zoom for a video chat session involving a ‘Jeopardy’ game. As usual, the session started off with the rules of respect review, which was followed by people introducing themselves (most likely for newcomers’ benefit) and saying how long they had been part of Friendship Circle. Then, they began what… Read More

Can you describe your job/role in the community? Patient Engagement Coordinator- I work to ensure positive patient experience in the birth center, mostly with patients who have complications in their pregnancies. I also work on patient experience quality improvement projects. What has been your experience working during this time? We are screened daily, have our temperature taken daily, and wear masks… Read More

Can you describe your job and what you do? Normally when the building is open I’m a pre-school educator-floater at Shady Lane School. I either help if a teacher is out for the day, or if they need extra help in the classroom. I was in a room temporarily in a mixed-age class for a bit, so I really do… Read More

Can you describe your job/role in the community? I am working for AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, a specialty pharmacy working to supply customers with highly cautioned medicines that require specific monitoring due to their potential side effect risks. The medicines in nature may be high risk, but they are also high reward. For example, these prescriptions help treat conditions such as… Read More

Can you describe your job/role in the community? My job is working at Giant Eagle in Mt. Lebanon. Usually in the bakey, but as of right now I am cleaning to keep people from getting sick. In the bakery I cut muffins, pies, and cookies. I miss the bakery. I work 9-14 now, but I also used to be a… Read More