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FOUNDATION FUND WILL
SUPPORT FOOD PANTRY
A “Friends and Family Nutrition Fund” has been
created through the Maury Regional Health Care
Foundation to support the medical center’s new food
pantry for recently discharged patients who are struggling
to afford food for themselves and their families. MRMC is
the first medical center in Tennessee to have a food pantry
for patients in need.
Food and Nutrition Assistant Director Jerry Coulter’s
concern for the health of recently discharged patients
who live below the poverty level led him to spearhead the
project with Dietitian Keri Howell.
“In July, we started forming a group of medical center
employees that have a similar passion and quickly received
approval from administration,” Coulter said. “In November,
we were able to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank in
Nashville and we feel this gives us a good sustainable start
to this worthy initiative.”
Donations to the food pantry fund will be used to
acquire nutritious food items to supply the needs of
patients. “Through our partnership with Second Harvest
Food Bank, we are able to purchase food at a very
affordable price to assist patients in need, but the need
continues to grow,” Foundation Executive Director Joe
Kilgore said.
Donations for the food pantry fund should include
“Family and Friends Nutrition Fund” on the check’s
memo line or in the comments section online. For more
information, call Kilgore at 380.4075.
Pediatric patients benefit
from donations
Each year, Patient Access staff members collect
toys, books and personal care items to be given
to Pediatrics patients and their family members
to make their stay in the hospital easier.
Approximately 340 items were collected during
the most recent drive. Pictured presenting the
donations to Pediatrics staff member Macie
McKee, RN, (far left) are (l-r) Susan Stockard,
Misty Kelley (kneeling) Carlene Messick, Glenda
Jimenez, Tunisia Chaney and Pam Rummage.
Knee and hip replacement
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been recognized by BlueCross BlueShield of
Tennessee,” said Chief Executive Officer Alan
Watson.
MRMC offers a wide array of inpatient
orthopedic services, from minimally invasive
outpatient procedures to comprehensive knee,
hip and shoulder replacement. Outpatient
services for orthopedic patients include
physical therapy and home health care.
Pictured with some of the food pantry items are (l-r)
Disability Liaison Kimberly Wanasek, Coulter and Howell.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, February 25
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Auxiliary Conference Room
Presenting donors have a chance to win a $1,000
gift card from a home improvement store!
To schedule an appointment, visit the MRMC
intranet or redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor
code MRMC19.
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