Pittsburgh Mercy
1200 Reedsdale Street
Pittsburgh,
PA
15233-2109
USA
Welcome to Stories of Hope, a virtual place where you’ll find stories of hope and recovery written by Pittsburgh Mercy colleagues, persons and families we serve, and invited guests. It’s also a place where you can learn more about how Pittsburgh Mercy is innovating, creating best practices, and redefining person-centered care. It’s our hope that these stories will help to educate, inform, and inspire you to live well in the community.
Lately, we’ve heard the words “trauma,” “victim,” and “survivor.” The phrases “person who has or has been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)” and “the need to become more trauma-informed” …
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When people question me about the individuals I work with at Pittsburgh Mercy, those who are uneducated or misinformed often ask me if I’m afraid to go to work. I …
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I’m a lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates fan. My #1 life hero is Pirate #21 Roberto Clemente. Roberto died in a plane crash on New Year’s Eve in 1972. He was taking …
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The last Monday in May every year is a special day for most Americans, filled with barbecues, parties, and spirit-revitalizing rest and relaxation. As most know, though, the United States …
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Stephen Knorr receives residential and day supports at a Pittsburgh Mercy Community Living Arrangement (CLA) and Baldwin Day Program. Diagnosed with several complex medical conditions, Stephen was hospitalized more than …
Read MoreThough she’d given it some thought, Dallas Thibodeaux didn’t bite at the idea of studying computer technology because she didn’t want to pursue a four-year degree. Yet, she wanted an …
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Beside family and friends, I participated in the #MarchForOurLives protest on Saturday, March 24, 2018. This is why. On March 14, my daughter, Zena, 13, upset by the recent murders …
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Going to the people. Feeding the hungry. Visiting the sick. Meeting people where they are in life. Listening with a caring heart. Treating people with mercy, reverence, respect, and dignity. …
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It’s here; 2018 has arrived! A new year means a new beginning, a fresh start. At this time, many people make New Year’s resolutions. The question is – how can …
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I don’t remember the author, but I do remember Sister Eugenia, my high school teacher, saying it. The words must have made an impression because, 50+ years later, I remember …
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