Martha Pituch, RN
Partnering for Health
“Sometimes you just have to knock on a door and say, this is what I have to offer. How can we work together?"
That's typical of Martha Pituch, who pretty much did just that when she offered her nursing services to the homeless in 1985. Martha retired in 1992 but her drive to give back was too strong, and she reopened the clinic at Cherry Street in 2002.
“I knew there were men there who needed care?" she says. "You’re able to do 'real nursing' with these folks? Martha is an RN, as well as a PhD. and professor of nursing."
Martha supplements her own TLC with help from students at The University of ToIedo‘s School of Nursing two days a week. She sees that working with the guests at Cherry Street has a transforming effect on the students. As one student recently put it, "Martha, you taught us to look at the inside of people, not just the outside?
We're so grateful for Martha's efforts over the years, and for instilling her passion for volunteering with a new generation of nurses. Thank you, Martha, for knocking on our door!
