Stories

Inspiring Stories from Our Union Community

From everyday wins to extraordinary efforts, our members’ stories highlight the strength, solidarity, and impact of our union. Help us build a wall of truth: We may not be able to share every story, but every voice helps shape our union’s vision and our future.

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Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Alana Lawler, RN

Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Alana Lawler, RN

National Pet Day is a day to celebrate the joy that pets bring to our lives and encourage people to help reduce the number of animals in shelters. Alana Lawler, a registered nurse in the labor and delivery department at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital, shared her passion for rescuing dogs.
Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Vivian Nguyen, OT

Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Vivian Nguyen, OT

There are different ways for people to be successful; it’s not just a linear path. I take a lot from my personal experience and incorporate that into my work.
Respite from Chaos: RNs and Health Care Professionals Roar Out Their Trauma

Respite from Chaos: RNs and Health Care Professionals Roar Out Their Trauma

Nurses and health care professionals climaxed their candlelight vigil in Panorama City on Wednesday night, April 28, with a collective roar, shout, and scream—a cathartic release of more than a year’s pent-up emotion—so they could begin to heal. For nearly an hour, those assembled, socially distanced and masked, held electric candles as night fell and […]

A COVID STORY: UNAC/UHCP Members Show Patients Compassionate Care

A COVID STORY: UNAC/UHCP Members Show Patients Compassionate Care

A UNAC/UHCP staff member suffered a serious case of COVID-19 in recent months, and credits care at KP Woodland Hills as a reason for a successful road to recovery. I went to the emergency room the day after Christmas with symptoms. I was immediately admitted and remained in the hospital for almost three weeks. There […]

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