Staff at Memorial Hospital of Gardena arrived at work Dec. 9 wearing their finest ugly sweaters and then stopped by the cafeteria midday to enjoy holiday cookies and hot chocolate while showing off their festive attire among peers. Contest winner contest winner Shyesha Whitley, Med-Surg III, wore a colorful sweater covered in colorful bows and received a $25 gift card as her prize. The activity launched the hospital’s “7 Days of Christmas” festivities, to include a holiday luncheon, a celebration of holiday scrubs and a cookie contest.