Fairview Health Services to be Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Organization
MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate Release
May 14, 2024
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Fairview Health Services will be recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization for its efforts in supporting the military community at a proclamation event in St. Paul this Thursday.
“We are pleased to welcome Fairview Health Services to our Beyond the Yellow Ribbon network of partners,” said Army Col. Scott Rohweder, Minnesota National Guard Joint Chief of Staff and the representative who will speak at the event. “We appreciate the invaluable assistance, opportunities, care, and support it provides to our Minnesota veterans, service members, and families within the organization and beyond.”
Fairview Health Services is honored to receive this recognition. “Becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization is the embodiment of Fairview’s commitment to supporting the military community; whether they are our employees and their families, patients, or part of the communities we serve,” said James Hereford, president and CEO of Fairview Health Services.
“We recognize the sacrifices service members and their families have made and the unique challenges they face. As one of the largest employers in the state of Minnesota, we take great pride in creating a space that honors and supports those who have selflessly served our nation.”
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon’s mission is to establish and sustain a comprehensive community and corporate support network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, and resources to meet the needs of Minnesota’s military veterans, service members, and families in all military branches. There are more than 80 active BTYR companies and organizations and more than 50 community networks.
Editor’s Note: Media members are invited to the proclamation event on Thursday, May 16, at 8:30 a.m. at Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub located at 45 West 10th Street, St. Paul, Minn. 55102. The ceremony starts at 9 a.m. Media can RSVP to Cristina Oxtra at (763) 349-2047 or cristina.f.oxtra.nfg@army.mil. Visit https://MinnesotaNationalGuard.ng.mil/btyr to learn more about BTYR.
– About the Minnesota National Guard –
Established in 1856 and headquartered in St. Paul, the Minnesota National Guard has more than 13,000 Soldiers and Airmen who serve in 58 communities across the state. The Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard are ‘Always Ready’ to fight the nation’s wars, protect the country, respond to state emergencies, and contribute to local communities. For more information about the Minnesota National Guard, visit https://MinnesotaNationalGuard.ng.mil.
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