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Bladen County Hospital’s leadership recently recognized their volunteers. Dr. Roxie Wells, site president, thanked the volunteers for their recent donations.
The volunteers purchased several items for the hospital that were needed for both staff and patients. They presented $13,000 towards a telemetry system for Cardiac Rehab. Remodeled the nursing desk for out patient surgery and purchased a patient refrigerator at a cost of $6,174.00. Cardiac Rehab wanted to replace 5 window shades for their rehab room and the cost of this was $995.00. Dietary needed a cooler for their dept. the volunteers purchased a new display case cooler for their salads, desserts, etc. at a cost of $3,708.33. Their donations totaled around $25,000.00.
In the past years, they have purchased wheel chairs, furniture for the front lobby, dining room tables and chairs, desk chairs for the Medical-Surgical Department, baby items for OB, Televisions for OB, Bladen Medical Assoc. and many other items throughout the hospital.
Diana Harris, CNO, and Allison Strickland spoke to the importance of the equipment received and what it means for our patients. Sharon Meismer, Director of Volunteers, gave a heartfelt “Thank You” to the volunteers and expressed her love for them. They truly are a family.
The volunteers were able to help with purchasing these things by having the gift shop in the hospital! The volunteers work at least one 3 hour shift each week and some of them working 2-3 shifts weekly. We have recently started selling ladies clothing which has helped with our sales. Staff is able to do payroll deduct now and that has increased our sales. We also have several fundraisers a year such as “First Uniform”, “Sterling Purses and More”, “Masquerade” and “Books are Fun”. They also raise money at Thanksgiving by selling chances on our Thanksgiving Basket.
Our volunteer organization consists of: Sharon Meismer, Director, Jackie Goodnight, President, Shirley Hough, Vice President, Joan Marion Past President, Ruby Johnson, Treasurer, and Kristie Lennon, Secretary.
Members: Lisa Allen, Dorothy Autry, Kathy Bordeaux, Judy Carroll, Betty Davis, Kaye Dennis, Garlyn Feight, Virginia Gause, Nancy Hardee, Gail Hutchinson, James Jacobs, Lessie Jacobs, Jane James, Elizabeth Packer, Erla Sue Peterson, Brenda Reeves, Ginnie Reinhold, Kathy Rhew, Jean Robbins, Doris Sanders, Mildred Simmons, Dennis Troy, Jean Williams, Elizabeth Wilson, and Debra Wright.
Our volunteers are such an important part of our hospital. They help our hospital run smoothly and allow our staff to spend their time focusing on providing the best healthcare. There are a variety of areas that depend on our volunteers and we couldn’t do what we do without them!
Much thanks goes out to each of these that give of their time to make Bladen County Hospital what it is today!
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