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Employee ExcellencepurposeworthwhileworkWho’s Lighting the Halls of MGH?making adifferenceMarion General Hospital honors itsemployees who embrace the spirit ofservice excellence through its Headlighterprogram. Other outstanding employeeswho reduce operating expenses or improveservice in their departments receiveKey Contributor awards. Here is MGH’smost recent group of employees whoearned the distinctions.❋ Headlighters• Lisa Strausbaugh, R.N., telemetry• Melinda Hurst, laboratory• Neva Boyd, telemetry• Amanda Gibson, R.N., resource staff• Tracy Hiles, R.N., pediatrics• Francie Sizemore, dietary (Morrison)• Candy Osborn, receiving anddistribution• Linda Owen, R.N., quality improvement• Mike Dawson, volunteer services• Kavita Raj, D.O., medical staff• Kim Miller, medical/surgical• Emmanuel Ndow, CIO, informationtechnology• Joan Moss, purchasing• John W. Dean, M.D., medical staff❋ Key Contributors• Donna Leak, telemetry• Betsy Bouwkamp, radiology• Sue Austin, R.N., information technology• Kim Himelick, R.N., critical caredepartment• Angela Hall, human resourcesFeatured HeadlightersIf you believe one small action doesn’t make a difference ...A 44-year-old patient came to the hospital for health problems. Unexpectedly, shewas found to have extensive cancer. Her prognosis was not good and her time leftwith family was short. Her daughter was going to be married in two weeks, but itwas uncertain if the patient would survive or be well enough to attend.Carrie Worthington, R.N., came up with the idea to have the wedding in thepatient’s room. Worthington approached Kim Himelick, unit manager, with the ideaand the two set out to make the nearly impossible, possible.Worthington bought new shirts for the groom and father of the bride. Himelickbrought in dresses for the bride to “shop,” bought a nightgown for the patient towear and supplied a camera for photographs. Pam Waymire, unit secretary, gavethe bride a makeover. Bernie Wallace, chief nursing officer, provided flowers. Thedietary department staff made cake and punch. Paul Usher, president and CEO,provided music. The telemetry, ER, pharmacy and critical care units collected moneyto present as a wedding gift to the couple. Tammy Miller, R.N., and Shawny Gaither,administrative assistant, decorated the room with tulle, lights and flowers. As thebride dressed, she noticed she had forgotten her earrings, so Tammy Griffith, R.N.,graciously offered her earrings to wear.Melinda Collins, ambulance department secretary, was the wedding photographer.Gaither greeted the guests as they came into the room and had them sign theregistry and also presented the couple with a wedding album the following day.So what began as one staff member’s small, heartfelt action, brought aboutcompassion and kindness from many. With teamwork, a wedding was plannedand staged in less than 24 hours, making one of the patient’s last days on earth agrand event. The patient died three days later, so she would not have lived to seea planned wedding.The patient took with her the quiet joy and peace of mind only a mother experienceswhen she sees her daughter achieve one of her dreams.vim & vigor · fall 2009 53
Volunteer Services54Looking Back on a Successful YearA message from MGH Auxiliarypresident Mary CrawMary CrawIt’s hard to believe it’s time for thisarticle already! The Auxiliary had avery good 2008-09, and we are nowofficially into our 2009-10 year.As fundraisers, we had uniformsales, cheesecake sales, jewelry salesand book sales this year. We trulyappreciate all of you who came andpurchased items. Without your help,we would not be able to do the thingswe do for Marion General Hospital.Our biggest project was the Memorial Garden just outsidethe cafeteria’s west windows. We hope it will providea nice, quiet, serene area at all times. The dedication ofthe Memorial Garden was during MGH’s celebration ofNational Hospital Week in May.The Auxiliary also was able to provide material and laborin making pillowcases, rice bags, newborn blankets andcaps for MGH’s pediatric unit and family birthing center.In June, we were sad to see three of our board membersroll off. They were Susan Bowman, Bob Butler and ThelmaHickman. We wish you the best, and I want to personallythank each of you, dear friends, for serving and doing sucha great job. It was a joy serving with you, and I will missworking with you.Three new board members were elected. We would liketo welcome Kathy Gray, Donna Gray and Sandra Nukes tothe Auxiliary board. Welcome to each of you, and we lookforward to working with you this year.We also elected officers for the 2009-10 year. They are:• Mary Craw, president• Phil Weck, president-elect• Wanda Said, recording secretary• Glenda Murphy, corresponding secretary• Barb Whitehurst, treasurer• Norma Northway, assistant treasurerThere will be a new list of the Marion General Hospital’sAuxiliary board members and officers distributed to variouslocations throughout the hospital including the volunteeroffice, gift shop and both information desks.We hope you’ll continue to support the Auxiliary bystopping by and purchasing some of the great items wewill have for sale at our fundraisers throughout the year.Have a great fall.vim & vigor • fall 2009Volunteers of the MonthJune Volunteer of the Month: JimRohrer—In regard to volunteering atMGH, Jim Rohrer says, “it is one of themost fulfilling experiences being able toserve others who are in need. If you canvolunteer even four hours a week to giveJim Rohrerto others, you will not be disappointed.”Rohrer’s hobbies include watching sports (NASCAR, footballand baseball), playing with his grandchildren and teachingSunday school. Prior to volunteering, he and his wife ownedand operated the Super Scoop restaurant for more thannine years. The two-year volunteer can be found at theentrance to the emergency room.July Volunteer of the Month: JenniferRohrer—Jennifer Rohrer is the prouddaughter of Jim (above), so volunteeringat MGH is a family affair for them. Thetwo-year volunteer was looking for somethingto do with her free time becauseJennifer Rohrershe really enjoys helping people. Rohrer’sprofession also is all about helping people. She is a specialeducation teacher who tutors students in math and English,and helps them prepare for their GED exams. “Everyone hassomething special to share with others,” she says. When notvolunteering or working, she enjoys designing and creatingcards, stationery, games and crafts.August Volunteer of the Month:Oakley Oakerson—Oakley Oakersonknows about serving others. Before volunteeringat MGH, he served his country inthe Army for two years during the KoreanWar. Why does Oakerson volunteer? “IOakley Oakersonwas looking for something rewarding todo and I found it at MGH,” he says. The Kentucky native hasvolunteered for two years. He enjoys traveling and visitingwith family. Before retiring, he was one of the people responsiblefor putting an RCA television in America’s living rooms,so we could all be entertained and watch the evening news.
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