After 17 years at Children's Health, Dianne (left, pictured with coworker Courtney Lavender) made a big change when she became an Ambulatory Services Representative at the Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care. As the only clinic in North Texas dedicated exclusively to providing primary medical care to children living with foster parents, relatives or in a group home, the Center seeks to be a safe haven for a vulnerable population.
"A lot of times, the first time we see the kids in here, they seem unhappy and scared," Dianne says. "We let them look around and explore, and we see them easing up, feeling more comfortable, because they realize they're in a safe place."
"Being here has helped me to appreciate life in general," Dianne says. "If we can help somebody have a better day by smiling at them, giving them a warm greeting, bringing them some comfort, then that's what I want to do."