Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center - (Page 56)
AuxiliAry
volunteens Make a Difference
Area teenagers participate in the VolunTEEN program at PCRMC
By Ashley Wilson
T
he 2013 summer brought PCRMC another wonderful VolunTEEN program full of extraordinary
teens, ages 14-17. Twenty-nine VolunTEENs entered
the program-from Dixon, Doolittle, Edgar Springs,
Rolla and St. James-where they had the chance to provide a
helping hand at the hospital.
Helping everyone
The teens were able to help out with the main entrance, north
entrance, medical office building, the hospitality cart, nursing dispatch and the gift shop. While working at the main
entrance, north entrance and medical office building, the
VolunTEENS escorted, greeted and ran errands for the staff
and adult volunteers. At nursing dispatch, they delivered
papers to different nursing stations. The VolunTEENS running the hospitality cart served complimentary refreshments
consisting of cocoa, tea, different coffee products, lemonade and water to the guests in waiting rooms-all of whom
enjoyed having the hospitality cart available. In the Lily
Pad gift shop, VolunTEENS priced items and organized and
stocked shelves.
learning tHe ropes
Right: VolunTEENS Cassie
and Jesse are suited up and
ready to observe surgery.
people!" Surgery was only one of the many medical fields
introduced to the VolunTEENS. The program also had occupational health, phlebotomy, sleep observation, pharmacy
and basic CPR skills presentations.
a Win-Win
All of the teens had a great time helping out the hospital
and had the satisfaction of knowing they made a difference.
Crystal Lorah, Auxiliary and Volunteer Services coordinator,
believes the VolunTEEN program helps the hospital in many
ways. "It's very beneficial to the hospital, and it provides
much needed support and friendly customer service in the
places needed most," she says.
Another supporter of the VolunTEEN program is Tina
Pridgeon, director of Auxiliary and Volunteer Services.
"VolunTEENS are our future, and the Auxiliary is proud to
fund this exceptional program each year," says Pridgeon.
Call
The VolunTEEN program introduced the teens to different
areas in the medical field. Many teens were able to observe
different kinds of surgeries. "The best part of the surgery
observation was watching and learning about the tools
they used," says Lindsey, one of the VolunTEENS. Another
VolunTEEN, Maddie, says, "It was really cool looking inside
Above: VolunTEENS Payton,
Claudia, Jenny, Lefatshe
and Lee take a course in CPR.
Get Involved!
For more information about the PCRMC
VolunTEEN program, please contact
Tina Pridgeon at 573-458-7939 or
Crystal Lorah at 573-458-7947.
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The 2013 VolunTEENs and VolunTEEN Vim & Vigor guest writer, Ashley
Wilson (far left, holding rail).
WINTE R 2 013
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Finding the Perfect Balance
Get Your Heart to the Right Place
Got Excuses?
Managing Your Health with a DIY Tool Kit
Is It the Stress Talking?
The Wonderful World of Greens
Knee-to-Know Basics
On the Cover
Run for Your Life
14 Good-for-You Gifts
Special Delivery
Virtual Health
A Team Approach to Healthcare
Don’t Miss a Heartbeat
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