One Extraordinary Community

Large yellow letters spelling Heroes Work Here with red stars on a fence in front of a brick medical building

Sign creator Anthony Arno of Yard-Grams honored healthcare workers with this inspiring message at Doylestown Hospital.

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary action.

As a global health crisis began to take root in Bucks County in the spring of 2020, one thing became overwhelmingly clear: the Doylestown Health community is truly an extraordinary one. From generous donations of funds, medical supplies, and meals, to innovative and thoughtful ways to show support for our healthcare heroes, the community has come together in unprecedented and inspiring ways. Their generosity demonstrates that we are truly One Extraordinary Community.

We are deeply humbled and profoundly grateful for the outpouring of goodwill and support from the community and our Doylestown Health family. The stories and pictures below show only a fraction of the immense and immeasurable support we have received from all members of the community. Words alone can never be enough to say THANK YOU!

We want to hear from you! If you don’t see your picture below and you would like to, or if you want to share a story, message, photo, or video with us, please contact us at OneCommunity@DH.org.

Celebrating Generosity

A Picture is Worth 1,ooo Words…But Books are Better Company

Two women displaying an open box of books at a hospital donation event

Thanks to Krisy Elisii and Glenda Childs of the Doylestown Bookshop, patients at Doylestown Hospital had some new reading material to pass the time during the temporary restrictions on visitors. “Our hearts go out to those who are sick and isolated from family and friends,” said Elisii. “Often, books can be the best companions and we would like to provide these patients with something to read while they recover.”

Local Girl Scout Shows True Dedication to the Community

A person wearing a mask holding a sign supporting healthcare workers

Late in March 2020, eighth-grade Colette Pugliese of Girl Scouts Troop 2105 from the Sandy Run Unit, contacted Doylestown Health Foundation to donate cloth face masks. Colette was working on her silver award, an optional project for cadettes showing dedication to the community. “I hope I can help support your establishment in this time of need,” Colette wrote. All in all, she made 160 masks for our healthcare heroes and delivered them (in the pouring rain) in April 2020.

A Special Occasion Made Brighter by Special Donations

A woman holding a large floral arrangement of yellow roses, burgundy flowers, and greenery

Cream-colored roses with purple stock flowers and green foliage in a floral arrangement

A healthcare worker wearing a mask and purple gloves holds a sign acknowledging community food donations

A healthcare worker wearing a mask and purple gloves holds stacked containers of baked goods in front of an open vehicle filled with donation boxes

A person wearing a mask and gloves holding a sign about food donation while standing behind packaged meals on a table outside a hospital building

Three people in masks standing beside a utility cart laden with packaged meals outside a modern building

Many thanks to Botanical Blueprints, Mmm Cakes, and Max’s Catering Company for all the trimmings to celebrate an employee retirement. With gathering restrictions in place, it wasn’t possible to give the tea party customary for retiring staff. Doylestown Health Foundation was thrilled to bring these donations together in recognition and celebration of a staff member’s last day.

Unite in Gratitude for Our Healthcare Heroes

Group of seven people holding a teal and blue flag in front of a donor recognition wall

Omnicom Health Group and Unite in Gratitude honored Doylestown Health as part of a national showing of gratitude and solidarity with a special flag designed to honor healthcare workers. These groups are working to show support for the mission of our frontline workers and uniting others to support doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and all healthcare workers.

Encouraging Staff to Take a Float

Group of healthcare workers in scrubs and casual attire holding teal cards in a hospital lobby

Relax: Float Spa in Doylestown donated 50 gift certificates to nurses at Doylestown Hospital. The nurses learned about the facility’s four different themed float suites and the Float Spa’s gratitude for Doylestown Hospital’s hardworking staff.

Nurses Get Special New Purses

Group of clinicians in scrubs and surgical masks holding colorful purses in a hospital hallway

Six people wearing face masks standing together in a hospital lobby

Group of clinicians in surgical attire holding colorful gift bags in a hospital operating room

Thanks to the National Charity League – Central Bucks, nurses at Doylestown Hospital had new purses donated to them on multiple occasions since the start of the pandemic. Members put together these care kits and filled them with useful and thoughtful gifts, including items like sanitizer, lip balm, hand cream, and other tokens of appreciation.

An Artful Gift

Two women in masks standing beside a donation cart loaded with packaged goods outside a hospital pavilion entrance

Doylestown-based art therapists and licensed professional counselors, Johanna Kane and Erica Bucci, donated 50 art relief watercolor kits to nurses, doctors, and staff at Doylestown Hospital “who have worked so diligently and tirelessly in these times.”

Inspiring Letters

Handwritten letter from a high school student to healthcare workers expressing gratitude and inspiration

Handwritten letter of appreciation to Doylestown Hospital workers

Handwritten thank-you note to healthcare workers at Doylestown Hospital

Handwritten thank you letter to healthcare workers

Handwritten thank you note to healthcare workers

Handwritten thank you note addressed to healthcare workers

Handwritten thank you note to healthcare workers expressing gratitude for their care during COVID-19

Handwritten letter of gratitude to healthcare workers

Handwritten thank you letter to Doylestown Hospital healthcare workers

Handwritten letter thanking healthcare workers for their service and resilience

Local high school student, Rayna D., sent in handwritten letters to nurses and medical staff in the Emergency Department at Doylestown Hospital in July 2020. Each letter is unique, offering gratitude and appreciation for healthcare workers and everything they do to keep the community safe and healthy.

Nothing But Gratitude for Nothing Bundt Cakes

Three volunteers in navy polos holding boxes of bundtcakes wearing face masks

Jeannie Kim of Nothing Bundt Cakes in Warrington donated nearly 1,700 individual Bundt cakes to Doylestown Hospital Associates in March 2021 on the International Day of Awesomeness. We thank our Associates for their service and Jeannie for the treats.

Local Community Group Donates Essential PPE

A person holding up a large pink and blue protective gown beside a vehicle loaded with cardboard boxes

We are grateful to the PPE Makers of Doylestown for their continued support with the creation and donation of surgical gowns to Doylestown Hospital. Support of this kind ensures our healthcare workers and patients stay safe.

Generous Gift Cards Go Throughout the Town

Four people holding We Heart Our Essential Workers signs standing in front of a donor recognition wall

Shawn Cohen and Steve Fishman of Allied Mortgage Group sourced and contributed gift cards from various Doylestown restaurants to honor our healthcare workers. We are grateful for their time and commitment to Doylestown Health.

True Warriors, Both On and Off the Field

Group of youth lacrosse players and adults standing outside a medical building holding a donation check

Since the Warriors Lacrosse team couldn’t play the 2020 season, the families donated nearly $3,000 from season fees to Doylestown Hospital. We are grateful for their choice to support Doylestown Health!

Dine and Donate

Two men exchanging a check outside a hospital building entrance

Mike and Antoni Christou, owners of Ardana Food & Drink and KC Prime, donated 50 percent of proceeds from both restaurants for every Tuesday in the month of February 2021, in honor of American Heart Month, totaling more than $10,000.

Realtors Reaching Out

Group of eight people standing outdoors beside a cart loaded with red donation bags

The Bucks County Realtors Reach Out Committee donated 50 lunches to the Emergency Department at Doylestown Hospital in December 2020.

Doylestown at Dusk

Three people exchanging donation checks indoors

The Doylestown Rotary Club raised $6,000 for Doylestown Health through the 2021 Doylestown at Dusk Rolling Car Show.

Snack Patrol

A person in blue shirt and mask stands holding stacked boxes in front of a turquoise and white Herrs snack truck decorated with chip and pretzel graphics

In February 2021, Herr’s and the Cowhey Family ShopRite of Warminster donated assorted snacks and refreshments to volunteers in the Doylestown Health COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Herr’s has generously sponsored numerous events with a variety of snacks throughout the year.

Lily’s Hope Foundation

Four staff members and volunteers holding pink and white Lily's Hope branded tote bags in an indoor facility

As a partner of the VIA Maternity Center and the NICU, Lily’s Hope Foundation provided handmade “packages of hope” for families with babies in the NICU, and financial support to the NICU itself for a new pulse oximeter.

The Gift of Time

A person holding a long wooden kayak beside a calm waterway with a stone building in the background

Pine Run Villagers offered their time and skill to help their friend and neighbor, (and kayaking enthusiast) Lou Metzger, create a custom kayak in the Pine Run Craft Barn’s wood shop in an inspiring demonstration of teamwork and camaraderie.

Wawa Hoagie Day

Two women holding a catering cart with Wawa Catering branded bags in a parking lot

Doylestown Hospital Associates joined in the annual Wawa Hoagie Day thanks to a donation of hoagies from the Doylestown Wawa in July 2021.

Teen Volunteers Share Music

Two teenage volunteers standing on either side of a black upright piano in front of a patriotic mural

Doylestown Hospital Teen Volunteers Trisha and Amanda shared their musical talents with patients and caregivers on a piano donated to the hospital by community member Eleanor and her son, James.

Connecting Loved Ones

Dtown Tech Owner Blake Lertzman and his girlfriend donated ten Amazon Fire tablets to Doylestown Hospital in May 2020 for patients being treated for COVID-19 to connect with their loved ones via televideo apps—a life-changing intervention during a time of visitor restrictions.

Two people working in a technology repair shop, one holding an open shipping box

Row of bright orange branded tote bags with handles

Holiday Treat from Jules Thin Crust

Jules Thin Crust in Doylestown treated Doylestown Hospital Associates to a special lunch on Christmas Day 2020 with their food truck. This event was a morale booster for the dedicated associates working during the holidays.

Three people standing in front of a food truck branded Jules Thin Crust

Group of healthcare workers and community members gathered outside a food truck

Boots on the Ground

Ethan Quinn, a Squire of the Knights of Columbus, organized a donation drive through his church, Our Lady of Guadalupe in Doylestown, collecting medical supplies and cash contributions for Doylestown Hospital. Two young altruists set up a roadside donation stand in their neighborhood to collect funds for healthcare heroes at Doylestown Hospital.

A young volunteer holding a sign for a medical supplies drive outside a brick building

Two young people holding a yellow fundraising sign at an outdoor lemonade stand

Meals for Heroes

Chris Nardo and C&N SE Regional donated meals from Paganini Ristorante in Doylestown to Doylestown Hospital workers staying in the dormitories at Delaware Valley University. Doylestown Health arranged accommodations for healthcare workers treating patients with COVID-19 in 2020 for the greater protection of their families, supported by generous community donations.

Thank you message from C&N SE Regional Team acknowledging healthcare workers' community service and personal sacrifices

Rows of paper bags with restaurant branding displayed in front of Centennial Hall signage

American Heritage Generosity

American Heritage Credit Union made several donations of personal protective equipment, including one in April 2020, and another one of 800 Level-3 isolation gowns in July 2020.

Group of hospital staff and volunteers standing beside a donation truck loaded with cardboard boxes

Group of healthcare workers and volunteers standing behind stacked boxes of protective masks under a Doylestown Health tent, holding signs reading Real Heroes Wear Scrubs and We Appreciate You

A Grateful Patient Gives Back

Alyssa C. decided to give back to Doylestown Health after receiving care at the hospital. She created and sold handmade note cards, donating the proceeds to Doylestown Health.

A young patient in a hospital bed wearing a face mask gives two thumbs up gestures

Four people standing outdoors holding artwork and cards

Cool Treats from UBS

Penn Management Group at UBS Financial Services teamed up with Annie’s Water Ice to donate treats to Doylestown Hospital, Pine Run, and Children’s Village.

Four people posing with stacked blue coolers outside a modern building

A woman and a child holding a thank you sign at a water ice fundraiser stand outside a brick building

Nuts for Nuts.com

Doylestown Hospital received snacks as part of Nuts.com’s Essential Snacks for Essential Workers program, delivering nuts to every hospital in the country.

Five healthcare workers in a hospital hallway holding a handmade sign promoting nuts

Group of healthcare workers in surgical scrubs and masks holding snack packages in a hospital break room

Back on Their Feet

After a tornado struck Children’s Village in 2020, our community donated toys and supplies to help the early childhood education center open in its new, temporary location. To lift their spirits, Christine Roussel baked treats for teachers and staff.

Brick residential building with severe roof damage from storm, wooden framing exposed

Group of volunteers and a child standing behind a display of decorated cupcakes and a large cake at an indoor event

Meals for Heroes

Michael Hutkin Window Coverings partnered with Rafaa Habib and Bocelli’s Fine Italian Cuisine in Doylestown to donate and deliver more than 200 meals to Doylestown Hospital Associates.

Multiple brown paper bags containing prepared meals in clear containers arranged on a table

Two people wearing face masks standing together indoors

Designer Bouffants

Mary Trocki, who made the first sample for the designers of Jones New York in 1980, handcrafted bouffant caps for nurses and knitted caps for new infants.

Clinician in surgical scrubs holding colorful disposable bouffant caps in a clinical office

Two people smiling beside an infant in a car seat in a medical office

Vaccine Team Spirit

Debbie Dailey of the Minford Foundation sponsored t-shirts for the Doylestown Health COVID-19 vaccine teams, boosting team spirit.

Two healthcare workers in blue COVID-19 vaccine team shirts and masks in a clinical setting

Two healthcare workers wearing matching blue COVID-19 vaccine team t-shirts in a clinical setting

Support from our Community

When the calls began to go out for urgently needed medical supplies and equipment, our Doylestown Health family answered. Donations of all kinds have poured in, ranging from the critical personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks and gloves, to boxes of Girl Scout cookies, to flowers and mindfulness care packages. Doylestown Health is deeply grateful for this incredible generosity.

Two people exchanging a donation bag while maintaining distance in a parking lot

Two volunteers with a black and white dog posing beside donated items at an outdoor community event

Two donors standing beside a donation collection bin at an outdoor community event

Handwritten thank you note on a care package addressing healthcare workers

Two people holding stacks of medical supplies beside a red donation collection bin

A woman in a white blazer and blue mask holding a cardboard box in front of a Doylestown Health banner outdoors

Two people wearing masks holding a handmade thank you sign in front of a Doylestown Health vehicle

A person in a black jacket and mask holding two blue Uline Standard Respiration boxes outside a brick building

Two volunteers holding 3M branded boxes beside a red pickup truck loaded with supplies

Handwritten note thanking Doylestown Hospital healthcare workers

Community member in mask and gloves holding thank-you cards and a gift bag for Doylestown Hospital staff

Two people in masks and gloves holding paper bags of supplies outside a medical facility

A healthcare worker wearing a mask and purple gloves holds a sign about community food donation while standing behind boxes of cupcakes

A person holding a donation box beside a medical waste container in an outdoor loading area

A person holding a stack of boxed items in a parking lot outside a brick building

A volunteer wearing a purple mask holds a bag of donated supplies in a parking lot

A woman in a blue puffer jacket holding grocery bags and food donations outside a brick building

A person in a white shirt and face mask holding a cardboard box labeled 3M in a parking lot

Two people in an industrial loading area holding medical supply boxes and wearing protective masks

A volunteer and a healthcare worker at a medical supplies donation drop-off location

A volunteer holding food donation boxes beside an open car trunk filled with packaged goods

Colorful flower arrangements in vases displayed on a reception desk counter in front of a Doylestown Health Foundation hospital signage

Three volunteers in red vests standing behind a handmade Thank You Heroes sign with donations and flowers

A man in a black jacket gestures toward boxes of medical supplies loaded in a truck bed

An adult and two children wearing protective masks stand beside a parked vehicle holding a decorated bag

Multiple gray storage bins filled with cards and gifts arranged on a table, with a Kindness Extraordinary sign displayed in front

Doylestown Health branded signage reading Appreciate Our Generosity displayed in front of skincare product boxes on a conference table

A young Civil Air Patrol cadet in uniform holding a bag of donated masks outside a brick building

Child's hand-drawn sign reading Thank You Healthcare Workers with colorful letters and medical symbols

Two people standing in front of a blue and green Doylestown Health vehicle, holding handmade thank you signs

Handmade sign with childlike drawings and encouraging messages

Group of children and adults wearing masks performing a coordinated hand gesture outdoors on a hospital campus patio

Colorful floral arrangement with peonies, iris, gerberas, and snapdragons in a clear vase on an office desk

Two men wearing face masks holding a cardboard box in a loading area

Three people holding boxes of face masks outside a brick building

Six clinicians in masks and medical scrubs seated around a table with a cardboard box of supplies, giving thumbs-up gestures

Clear plastic protective face shield with white headband and black elastic strap

Clinician in full protective equipment demonstrating proper donning of medical gown and head covering

Messages of Hope for Doylestown

On April 13, 2020, Doylestown Health invited the community to come together from a distance and send messages of hope and encouragement to our healthcare heroes on the front lines. They responded with an outpouring of support including prayers, photos, music, and artwork that we are honored to share here.

Celebrating National Doctors Day

On March 30, 2020, we recognized National Doctors Day by honoring our doctors and clinical staff for the work they do every day. We were overwhelmed with messages of love and gratitude from our community. Here are a few of them that show how much our community cherishes and honors our hospital staff.

Signs of the Times

In the early weeks of spring 2020, some new—and uplifting—signs of the times started to appear…specifically, lawn signs. “Support our Doylestown Health Heroes” spread rapidly in proud new signs all over the region to show support and solidarity for our healthcare workers. The signs were sponsored and organized by the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown (VIA), which founded the first Doylestown Hospital in 1923 and continues to oversee governance of Doylestown Health to this day. Signs are available to order here for pick-up at the hospital. Anyone interested is encouraged to make a donation in support of Doylestown Health.

Yard sign reading Support Our Doylestown Health Heroes with donation website and logos

A dog standing on grass in front of a donation sign

Signs of the Times

In the early weeks of spring, some new—and uplifting—signs of the times started to appear…specifically, lawn signs. “Support our Doylestown Health Heroes” is now emblazoned in proud new signs cropping up all over the region as our community rallies to show support and solidarity for our healthcare workers. The signs were sponsored and organized by the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown (VIA), which founded the first Doylestown Hospital in 1923 and continues to oversee governance of Doylestown Health to this day. Signs are available for order here, for pick-up at the hospital or no-contact delivery to a provided address. Anyone interested is encouraged to make a donation in support of Doylestown Health during the current healthcare crisis.

Two people sitting on the front stoop of a brick home with a red door decorated with a yellow wreath

A brown and white dog wearing a bandana sitting in front of a Doylestown Health Foundation donation sign

Thanking Our Heroes

Messages of thanks to our healthcare heroes have come in from all quarters. Students of Debbie Dailey (a longtime Doylestown Health donor) at Our Lady of Mount Carmel created thank-you cards for healthcare workers; day-campers of Children’s Village planted “love notes” for healthcare workers in the outside garden; and fourth grade students in Jennifer Flanagan’s class at Groveland Elementary School sent pictures of cards they made with messages of encouragement to their healthcare heroes.

Child's handmade thank you drawing with rainbow, sky, and figures

Child's handmade thank you card with colored pencil drawings of smiling faces and a sun

Handmade thank you card with colorful lettering and child's drawing

Group of children and adults standing in front of a Children's Village sign outdoors

Handmade thank you card from a child to doctors and nurses

Handwritten thank you card with a blue cross drawing and message of gratitude to hospital staff

Handmade card with child's drawings and handwritten message of gratitude to hospital staff

Handwritten thank-you letter to healthcare workers with child's drawing of a smiling nurse

Handwritten thank you note to nurses and healthcare workers

Thanking Our Heroes

Child's handmade thank you card with drawings of smiley faces and a rainbow

Group of children and adults gathered outdoors in front of a Children's Village sign with a brick building behind them

Child's drawing of figures playing under a rainbow with Thank You written at the top

Handmade thank you card with colorful hand-drawn letters

Handwritten thank you note to doctors and nurses

Gifts from the Heart, for the Stomach

There are many different kinds of generosity. From the very earliest weeks of the coronavirus crisis, offers and donations of food have been among the most frequent and generous—and their stories are inspiring. Calls have come in from restaurants and businesses across Bucks County and beyond offering hot meals, bagel breakfasts, sandwich lunches, and more pizza than anyone could have imagined. Local restaurants in Doylestown, in particular, have shown their town pride and deep commitment to the hospital with generous donations of meals, some of them committing to weekly or more frequent deliveries.

On behalf of our clinical teams and hospital heroes, we express our deepest thanks for the generosity and incredible support of our community.

Two volunteers holding pizza boxes and supplies in front of an open vehicle hatch

Three healthcare workers holding food containers in a hospital lobby

Pallet of beverage cases with a thank-you sign recognizing healthcare workers

Single cupcake with cream frosting and blue fondant detail in a white branded box

Custom cake decorated with blue scrubs design in a bakery box labeled Red Velvet

Assorted breads and pastries in a cardboard box lined with bakery paper

Cardboard boxes organized with compartments containing packaged food items in dark and white packaging

Food donation and pantry supplies arranged on a table

Collection of decorated cupcakes in white boxes labeled with flavors including vanilla, red velvet, and funfetti

Three people standing beside a cart of pizza boxes outside a building

Two people standing beside a metal shelving cart loaded with cardboard boxes on an outdoor patio

Four people standing beside a metal cart loaded with brown paper bags of food donations outside a building entrance

Two staff members standing beside a cart of baked goods and packaged items outside a brick hospital building

Baked goods with thank-you labels on a serving table at an outdoor event

Two people wearing masks standing in a pizza shop, giving thumbs up gestures

A volunteer holding a box of treats beside a car at a drive-through distribution event

A volunteer in a mask stands beside shelving and a cart filled with packaged food donations outside a brick building

Three people wearing masks holding stacked food boxes in a parking lot

Four people wearing masks holding thank-you signs beside a large cardboard box on a red cart outside a brick building

White takeout bags with red handles and salad containers arranged on a wooden table

Two people in matching black shirts displaying meal boxes from a delivery van outside a brick building

Two volunteers wearing face masks stand beside carts of packaged food donations in a modern atrium space

Two clinicians in scrubs and masks holding meal trays in a hospital break room

Gift bags and a takeout container with a thank you card for healthcare workers

Two people in masks giving thumbs up beside a tall metal shelf stocked with wrapped supplies outside a medical facility

Two people standing beside a food donation cart loaded with boxes and packaged goods outside a brick hospital building

Four staff members standing beside a decorated catering van displaying fresh produce and bakery items

Group of healthcare workers and volunteers standing with catering delivery carts outside a medical facility

Three healthcare workers in masks pose with a Wawa Catering banner and sandwich display outside a medical building

Group of healthcare workers and staff holding colorful Thank You signs outside a modern glass-fronted building

A clinician in blue scrubs and blue mask stands beside a tall red pizza warmer stacked with pizza boxes in a hospital lobby

Group of eight people standing outside a medical building beside a cart stacked with red donation bags

Local Officials in Solidarity

Former Pennsylvania State Representative Marguerite Quinn dropped off medical supplies in April 2020 and took home a “Support our Doylestown Health Heroes” lawn sign (sponsored by the VIA).

Two healthcare workers holding a Support Our Doylestown Health Heroes sign in a parking lot

In partnership with local small businesses, Pennsylvania State Representative Wendy Ullman helped provide 250 bagels from Manhattan Bagel in Chalfont in honor of Nurses Week 2020.

Two healthcare workers standing beside a utility cart stacked with brown paper bags outside a medical building

In May 2020, U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, in partnership with BAPS Charities, helped provide 60 lunches to Associates working in the three COVID-19 treatment units at Doylestown Hospital.

Group of volunteers standing outside a building entrance holding a charitable organization banner

U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick joined members of the Nepali Association Pennsylvania and Group Health Incorporated, who graciously donated lunch from Namaste Indian Bistro.

Group of volunteers and organizers standing behind food donation boxes outside a medical facility

A Sweet Sign of Gratitude

Jeanne and John Hubbard, longstanding partners and philanthropic supporters of Doylestown Health, made a special donation to the clinical teams working directly with COVID-19 patients in the three ICUs and the ER. They ordered a delivery of custom-wrapped chocolates from Raymer’s Homemade Candies in Doylestown, which were distributed to nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other medical personnel working on the front line of these critical units. The Hubbards have made exceptionally generous gifts to Doylestown Health, including contributions to the recently opened Woodall Center for Heart and Vascular Care. Read more here.

Two clinicians in medical scrubs and masks holding medical devices in a clinical training room

Three clinicians in surgical scrubs and masks holding up hand sanitizer bottles in a hospital break room

Four clinicians in surgical masks and scrubs posing together in a hospital patient room

Five clinicians in blue scrubs and masks holding recognition awards in a hospital hallway

Two clinicians in blue scrubs and surgical masks standing in a clinical setting, each holding medical equipment

Group of eight clinicians in surgical scrubs and masks holding hand sanitizer bottles in a hospital corridor

Four healthcare clinicians in green scrubs and face masks posing together in a clinical setting

Four healthcare workers in green scrubs and masks posing together in a hospital corridor

Treats for Health Heroes

Though donations of meals and snacks for hospital clinical teams have been remarkably generous, demonstrating the community’s unparalleled support, donations of Girl Scout cookies have stood out in a special way. Dozens of cases of cookies have been distributed throughout the hospital and off-site practices, bringing smiles to masked faces and a welcome treat to hard workers. From the bottom of our hearts, we are so grateful for the kindness and generosity of the many Girl Scout troops and individuals who have donated. We—and our healthcare heroes—thank you.

Two people in an office hallway holding a Thank You sign beside a shopping cart filled with food donations

Group of healthcare workers and Girl Scouts holding donated items in a hospital break room

Group of healthcare staff and Girl Scouts holding thank-you signs and treats in a hospital corridor

Two healthcare workers in a clinical setting holding Girl Scout cookies and a thank-you sign

Group of clinicians and staff posing outside a Doylestown Health Primary Care building with Girl Scouts holding donation boxes

Woman wearing a mask standing beside a handmade sign thanking Girl Scouts, with Girl Scout materials on a desk

Treats for Health Heroes

Two healthcare workers in a clinical setting holding Girl Scout cookies and a handmade thank-you sign

Group of healthcare staff and Girl Scouts holding donated items outside a Doylestown Health Primary Care building

Group of healthcare staff and Girl Scouts holding thank-you gifts in a hospital corridor

Person wearing a mask standing beside a handmade sign thanking Girl Scouts, with Girl Scout cookie boxes displayed on a desk

Group of healthcare workers and Girl Scouts holding donations in a hospital break room

Two people holding a Thank You sign beside a shopping cart filled with food donations in a hallway

Loyal Contributors

Though dozens of donations of meals and care packages came in during the most critical weeks of the COVID-19 crisis from individuals and businesses in the community, some went the extra mile and set up regular meal deliveries on a weekly or even more frequent basis. Jule’s Thin Crust and Bacco Bistro donated pizzas weekly throughout April 2020 and May 2020, and Domino’s Pizza donated twenty pizzas three times a week from March 2020 to June 2020 (totaling more than 850 pizzas!). Steve Novello, a longtime donor who was treated for a heart attack at Doylestown Hospital, donated meals three times a week from several local restaurants to the hospital throughout May 2020. Manhattan Bagel and Nina’s Waffles & Sweets also made regular donations for several weeks to different treatment units. We are overwhelmed by the great generosity of these businesses and individuals who went above and beyond to bring comfort and refreshment to our healthcare heroes!

A volunteer in a mask stands beside a cart loaded with red donation bags outside a building entrance

Two healthcare workers holding trays of decorated cupcakes in a hospital lobby

A volunteer holding stacked pizza boxes labeled Food for Thought in a building entrance

A delivery driver in blue and black Domino's uniform stands beside a delivery vehicle with Domino's roof sign

A volunteer in a mask and gloves holds a cardboard box while standing beside a donation collection station near red vehicles

Group of healthcare workers and staff members holding colorful thank you signs outside a hospital building

“Transformational” Gifts

Two people holding a dog at an outdoor community event with Doylestown Health banners

A volunteer holding a cardboard box of donations above a medical supplies drop-off bin in a parking lot

From Carolers to Cloth Masks

Longtime partners and supporters of Doylestown Health, Byers Choice Ltd. answered the call for homemade masks by transforming their operation into a cloth mask assembly line. Their generosity and ingenuity contributed to Doylestown Hospital’s critically needed supply of cloth masks for patients and non-clinical employees, freeing up the supply of respirator masks (N95s) for healthcare heroes working on the front lines.

White PVC pipe framework with labeled components for medical equipment assembly

Row of medical cables with black connectors organized in a storage rack

Clear acrylic light fixture shade on a storage shelf

Penn Engineering building exterior with brick facade, manicured landscaping, and flagpole

From Fasteners to Face Protection

Learning of the rising need for personal protective equipment, PennEngineering reconfigured equipment lines to manufacture face shields for healthcare providers. When Chris Anderson, BS, RRT, CPFT, Director of Respiratory Care, and another physician created a prototype PVC framework to protect healthcare workers while intubating patients, PennEngineering replicated the design overnight and delivered complete models the following morning.

A man in a black polo shirt and mask holding a One Community certificate beside cardboard boxes marked with thank you messages

Bottle of Hewn hand sanitizer with 80% alcohol content displayed outdoors with yellow flowers in background

From Spirits to Sanitizer

As supplies of hand sanitizer quickly became scarce, Bucks County distillery Hewn Spirits realized they could do something to help. By the beginning of April 2020, they had transformed vats of bourbon, rye, and rum into 80-percent proof hand sanitizer following guidelines from the World Health Organization. Doylestown Hospital gratefully received several cases of hand sanitizer that had once been bourbon whiskey, both in spray bottles and pumps.

Clinician holding up a clear protective face shield while wearing a surgical mask

From Shutters to Shields

Facing temporary closure due to the statewide mandate, Timberlane Inc. of Montgomery County came up with a way to keep employees working while supporting the local effort to battle the spread of coronavirus. Timberlane converted its manufacturing process from wood shutters for historic homes to plexiglass face shields for physicians at Doylestown Hospital.

Associate Appreciation

Courtesy of the MeatWagon BBQ food truck, Ashfield, Blommer Chocolate Company, and Frankford Candy, Associates of Doylestown Health received a luncheon in gratitude for their work and dedication to quality healthcare. Keith Garner and Joey De Noble (Keith and Joey Music) provided live entertainment all afternoon.

Food truck serving barbecue with volunteers in blue scrubs at an outdoor event

Packaged candy treats with thank you labels for healthcare workers and first responders

Two musicians performing outdoors with guitar and keyboard instruments at a paved venue surrounded by trees

Volunteers distributing meal bags from a food truck at an outdoor community event

Two healthcare workers in scrubs and masks standing beside a donor recognition sign in a parking lot

Meat Wagon BBQ food truck parked at an outdoor event with trees in the background

A clinician in green scrubs and mask distributing food at an outdoor community event

Two volunteers wearing face masks stand behind a table at an outdoor community event

Handmade sign reading Thank You and We Love You with a red heart

PHILLYSTRONG AT DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL

Organized by Aardvark Mobile Tours in partnership with Bimbo Bakeries USA, Dietz & Watson, Herr’s, and Ardmore Toyota, Doylestown Hospital Associates enjoyed a free lunch on May 7, 2020, with live music provided by popular local musicians Keith Garner and Joey De Noble. Read more about the event in honor of our healthcare heroes here.

Philly Strong mobile food truck with five staff members standing in front

Attendees gathered outside a mobile healthcare unit at an outdoor event

OPERATION: THANK YOU

Karen Thompson, founder of LSL Brands (which includes Lace Silhouettes, the Cotton Company, Signatures, and Fox and Holly in Doylestown) donated 800 of her patented WishWraps to Doylestown Hospital Associates in a philanthropic initiative she termed “OPERATION: THANK YOU”. The WishWraps were distributed to Associates leaving their shifts on April 13, 2020.

Two women wearing masks holding packaged clothing donations in a hospital supply room

Two clinicians in surgical attire holding packaged linens in a hospital supply room

Support from Nonprofit Partners

Organizations of all kinds and creeds came together to support Doylestown Health and our healthcare heroes. In May 2020, two nonprofit organizations local to Doylestown and longstanding partners with Doylestown Health Foundation—the Minford Foundation and Pine2Pink—created care packages for nurses at Doylestown Health’s Cancer Institute and the COVID treatment units in Doylestown Hospital. The kits included lotion for chapped hands, a machine-washable drawstring bag for scrubs, plastic bags to protect personal devices, clips and headbands for PPE, candy, lip balm, face cream, and more.

In June 2020, the Minford Foundation donated chocolates and gift cards from local restaurants to staff working on the COVID treatment units.

Six healthcare workers in scrubs and masks holding gift bags and waving in a clinical setting

Five healthcare clinicians in scrubs and masks holding bouquets of flowers in a clinical hallway

Group of healthcare workers holding a rainbow handprint sign in a hospital corridor

Four healthcare clinicians wearing face masks and ID badges stand together against a beige wall

Two clinicians in surgical scrubs and masks holding a thank you sign from Minford Foundation and Doylestown Health

Three clinicians in scrubs and masks holding thank-you cards and a sign from the Minford Foundation and Doylestown Health

Three clinicians in medical scrubs holding thank-you cards and a Minford Foundation donor recognition sign

Group of healthcare workers in scrubs and masks holding thank you signs from Minford Foundation and Doylestown Health

Three healthcare workers in scrubs and masks holding appreciation signs in a hospital corridor

Four healthcare clinicians in blue scrubs holding thank-you cards

Four clinicians in scrubs holding cards and standing together in a hospital corridor

Five healthcare workers in scrubs and masks holding thank you cards in a hospital corridor

Two clinicians holding thank you cards and a Minford Foundation banner in a hospital hallway

A clinician in blue scrubs and surgical mask holding a thank you sign from Minford Foundation

A person wearing a surgical mask and colorful headwrap holds a thank you sign from Minford Foundation and Doylestown Health

Two healthcare workers standing in a hospital corridor holding recognition cards

Two women holding certificates at an indoor event, both wearing face masks

Two healthcare workers in blue scrubs and face masks holding appreciation signs and a gift bag in a hospital corridor

Two clinicians in a medical office holding a handwritten card

CENTRAL BUCKS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Generosity from the Class of 2020

Doylestown Health received incredible support from Central Buck High School East’s Class of 2020 in the spring. The seniors of CB East decided to use some of the funds saved in their class account to donate meals to Doylestown Hospital, and late in May 2020 some students created and shared video messages of gratitude to the healthcare workers. We are pleased to invite you to watch those messages here.

Three staff members standing beside a metal shelving unit holding packaged food items

A Thank-You From Ameya

Inspired by the healthcare heroes going to work every day, Ameya Dunlap—whose mom is a Doylestown Hospital Associate—created this special book as her way of saying “Thank you!”

Handmade encouragement poster with colorful drawings and handwritten messages of support

Doylestown Health thank-you message to healthcare heroes with hospital building image

Inspirational greeting card with watercolor flowers and text about kindness

Inspirational graphic with rainbow, hearts, and message honoring nurses and doctors

Kindergarten Masks

Kate Vehling, a kindergarten teacher for both Linden Elementary and Pine Run Elementary schools, got her classes to design a face mask for their healthcare heroes.

Child's handmade design for a medical mask for a healthcare worker, featuring pink hearts and yellow stars with a thank-you message

Child's hand-drawn sketch of a medical mask design for a healthcare worker

Child's hand-drawn design for a medical mask featuring green and yellow watercolor painting on the front panel

Child's hand-drawn medical mask design with blue background and purple decorative shapes

Child's drawing of a medical mask with a red heart, titled Design a Medical Mask for a Healthcare Worker

Child's hand-drawn design for a medical mask featuring red hearts and the word Share, with Thank you written below

Child's handmade thank you card with crayon drawing of a smiling face and heart

Child's drawing of a colorful medical mask with text reading Design a Medical Mask for a Healthcare Worker and I hope you stay safe Mckenzieley

Illustration of a compression bandage or wrap with pink heart patterns on light blue fabric

Handmade drawing of a blue face mask with a pink flower and Thank You text

Child's drawing of a medical mask design featuring a nature scene with flowers and a stick figure

Child's handmade thank you card with drawing of a person and handwritten message

Hand-drawn illustration of a medical mask with design sketches and thank you message for healthcare workers

Child's hand-drawn illustration of a marker with text and colored stripes

Handmade card with a medical mask design featuring a teddy bear and heart, with a thank-you message for healthcare workers

Child's drawing of a medical mask design featuring a tree, with text reading Design a Medical Mask for a Healthcare Worker and Thanks

Child's hand-drawn medical mask design with colorful face features and ear loops

Medical mask design template featuring red crosses and heart with rainbow accents and thank you message for healthcare workers

Child's pencil drawing of a boat with circular porthole windows and stick figures

Handmade thank you sign with colored pencil drawing attached to blue cables

Child's hand-drawn illustration of a blue oval shape filled with colorful red, green, and yellow peppers and vegetables

Child's hand-drawn medical mask design with colorful stars and swirls on orange background

Handmade thank you card with blue painted box and black elastic ear loops

Child's drawing of a rainbow inside a rectangular shape with handwritten thank-you message below

Handmade medical mask design with sad face and thank you message

Special Notes

Fourth Grade students of John Barclay Elementary school sent in notes of gratitude and encouragement to healthcare workers at Doylestown Hospital.

Handwritten thank you letter to healthcare workers from a fourth grade student

Handwritten thank you letter to healthcare workers from a fourth grader dated May 21, 2020

Handwritten thank-you letter from a fourth-grade student to healthcare workers

Handwritten thank you letter from a fourth grader to healthcare workers

Handwritten thank you letter from a fourth grade student to hospital workers during COVID-19

Handwritten thank-you letter to healthcare workers dated May 21, 2020, signed by a fourth-grade student

Handwritten thank-you letter to healthcare workers from an elementary school student dated May 21, 2020

Handwritten thank-you letter to healthcare workers from a fourth-grade student dated May 21, 2020

Handwritten thank-you letter from a fourth-grade student to healthcare workers dated May 21, 2020

Handwritten thank you letter from a fourth grader to healthcare workers dated May 21, 2020

Thank you letter from a fourth-grade student to healthcare workers, dated May 21, 2020

Handwritten thank you letter to nurses from a fourth-grade student

Handwritten thank you letter to healthcare workers from a fourth grader

Handwritten thank-you note from a fourth-grade student to healthcare workers

Handwritten letter thanking healthcare workers for their bravery and service during the pandemic

Handwritten thank you letter to healthcare workers from a fourth grade student dated May 19, 2020

Handwritten thank-you letter from a child to healthcare workers

Handmade thank you card for a nurse with handwritten message, hearts, stars, and cross symbol

Gifts of Gratitude

Students of Gayman Elementary School brought handmade notes and letters of thanks for the nurses, doctors, and Associates of Doylestown Hospital.

Three children wearing Santa hats and face masks stand outside a brick building holding a donation gift

Two clear gift bags containing handmade children's drawings and holiday cards with red and gold bows

Handwritten thank you letter to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Child's crayon drawing with colorful figures and thank you messages

Holicong Middle School Collaborates

The Freshman class of Holicong Middle School worked with the Honey Baked Ham Company in New Britain to donate 103 lunches to healthcare workers on the COVID-19 treatment units, the COVID-19 testing team, Emergency Department, and Security. An additional 95 meals were donated to the evening and night shifts in those units.

Six healthcare workers in surgical masks and scrubs holding recognition plaques in a clinical setting

Two healthcare workers in full protective equipment standing outside a hospital entrance during pandemic screening

Group of healthcare workers and a visitor holding thank-you cards and red boxes in a clinical workspace

Treats from Tohickon Middle School

In June 2020, eighth-grade students of Tohickon Middle School organized and delivered 200 bags of treats to healthcare workers in the COVID-treatment unit at Doylestown Hospital, as well as the ICU, CVICU/IVU, and Emergency Department.

Seven healthcare workers in medical attire standing in a hospital corridor holding paper bags with yellow labels

Group of clinicians and staff members holding paper bags at a hospital reception desk

Group of young volunteers standing behind tables displaying donated food items and supplies outside a building

Group of five healthcare workers holding brown paper bags with handwritten notes in a hospital hallway

Six healthcare workers in scrubs and masks holding brown paper bags and snack items in a hospital break room

Five healthcare workers in blue scrubs and masks holding paper bags with yellow labels in a clinical setting

Dog Days

Visitor restrictions at the hospital include therapy dogs, too…so the Doylestown Health volunteer team came up with a way to bring a little encouragement from the therapy dogs to the hospital staff. Posters were hung in the hallways and copies of these “notes” left at nursing stations and staff offices throughout the hospital.

A dog wearing sunglasses jumping in the air on a grass lawn

A large fluffy black and gray dog sitting outdoors among autumn foliage with inspirational text overlay

A black and tan dog looking directly at the camera with text reading Flatten the curve

A cream-colored Golden Retriever looking at the camera with a gentle expression

A small black and tan dog looking upward among green foliage

A golden retriever with a gentle expression looking directly at the camera

White therapy dog with a quote overlaid: Robert Frost is right. Take the road less traveled by.

Two light-colored dogs resting on a cushion, viewed from above

Our Community “ROCKS”!

Early in May 2020, these encouraging rock messages appeared in the landscaping outside Doylestown Hospital. Thank you to this anonymous donor or group of donors for expressing your appreciation and encouragement to our healthcare heroes with these beautiful rocks!

Painted rocks arranged on mulch spelling Thank You with a heart

Handmade painted rocks with encouraging messages laid on mulch

Yellow painted rock with green text reading You Rock and blue star designs

Hand-painted rock with a smiling face wearing a blue hat and white beard, surrounded by mulch and twigs

Posters and Cards from our Doylestown Family

Artwork, cards, posters, and other messages of encouragement and thanks have been posted in the Main Lobby and Art Walk of Doylestown Hospital, demonstrating community support to the healthcare workers coming to work every day, and the patients and visitors as the hospital begins to return to normal activity.

Handmade thank you poster featuring two clinicians as superheroes wearing capes and masks

Handmade poster with thank you message and infant footprints

Handmade poster with blue text reading You Are Appreciated and a red scribbled heart shape

Handmade rainbow arc with fingerprints in red, orange, yellow, green, and teal paint on white paper, with handwritten text reading This Too Shall Pass

Handmade thank you sign addressed to Doylestown Hospital staff with red and blue lettering and decorative stars

Handmade thank you poster with red hearts on blue sky and green grass background

Child's drawing depicting trees, a figure, and handwritten text in colored markers

Handmade card with blue letters spelling TR and handwritten text reading Thank you, decorated with colorful stars and a rainbow

Child's drawing of Thank You message with colorful flowers and smiling sun

Child's drawing of a rainbow with thank you message and decorative elements

Display of handmade thank you cards and drawings taped to a wall, including a rainbow, signs reading Thank You, and children's artwork

Display of handmade thank-you cards and children's drawings hanging on a hospital corridor wall

Display of handmade thank you notes and cards hanging on a beige wall with black horizontal rail

Display of handmade thank-you cards and children's drawings posted on a wall

Wall display of handmade thank-you cards and drawings from community members

Gallery display case with framed artwork including handprints, a wooden flag, and colorful botanical prints

Handmade quilt with stars and hearts thanking healthcare workers

Handmade quilt with stars and hearts displayed in a glass case, thanking healthcare workers

Wooden American flag with medical caduceus symbol carved into the stripes

SHARE WITH US

We’re all in this together—One Community working for the greater good. Do you have a story to share about your part in supporting Doylestown Hospital and our healthcare heroes? Send it to us at OneCommunity@DH.org.

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