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Children's Hospital Gets Financial Boost To Support Staff Who Care For Patients

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)- Children's Hospital Colorado is getting some more funds to help its caregivers who work hard to take care of patients. On Tuesday, the hospital received a big donation from Bellco Credit Union.

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The $100,000 grant will benefit the hospital's resiliency initiatives, which means the money will help provide support for the staff who take care of sick or injured children.

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"It allows us to continue to serve our mission to serve patients and families in this region, with a particular focus on this gift for how we care for caregivers," said Heather Fitzgerald, Children's Hospital director of resilience, ethics and wellness.

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The main goals are to reduce burnout, stress and build a supportive community within the hospital.

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