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AuxiliAry PCRMC creates a new website to honor organ donors T he PCRMC Auxiliary & Volunteer Services (AVS) department is committed to organ and tissue donation and honoring individuals who have given the gift of life. Organ donation became an AVS and Missouri Association of Hospital Auxiliaries project in 2005, and "at that time we began looking at ways to recognize our donors from PCRMC," says Tina Pridgeon, AVS Director. "In 2007, we unveiled the Vine of Life, a memorial plaque located outside of the ICU that contains the names of all the organ and tissue donors from our hospital." Pridgeon says the Vine of Life filled up more quickly than expected-an accomplishment that proved bittersweet. "We wanted to continue to remember and honor the people who gave the gift of life and celebrate the lives they saved," she says. "After much consideration, rather The PCRMC Auxiliary & Volunteer Services department celebrated the dedication of the new website for organ donors last October. onLine Growing the Vine of Life Find Out More Online Want to learn more about PCRMC organ and tissue donors? Please visit the PCRMC website at pcrmc.com/OrganDonors. than continuing to purchase multiple plaques to hang on the wall, the AVS decided to secure funding from our AVS Board to launch a website specifically created to honor organ and tissue donors. We knew the capability to expand a website with new donor information was infinite, and we felt that there was no better way to share our donors' stories and include their photos." On Oct. 30, 2013, the AVS Board celebrated the dedication of the new website at pcrmc.com/OrganDonors. "We have included everyone to date that has given the gift of life at PCRMC, including the original donors listed on the Vine of Life," says Pridgeon. To date, many people have received lifesaving organ and tissue transplants from the generous donors from PCRMC. Cindy Butler, ICU Director, says, "Since 2007, when organ and tissue donation became a priority for PCRMC, over 120 individuals have given the gift of life." Part of the success of the program is education. "There are many myths associated with organ donation. Be aware and educate yourself on what it takes to become a donor, and most importantly, make your wishes known to your family," Butler says. For more information on organ and tissue donation, please visit donatelife.net or missouriorgandonor.com. PCRMC AVS Department Committed to Honoring Those Individuals Who Have Given the Gift of Life Here are some highlights: * 2005 The PCRMC AVS became committed to organ and tissue donation when the AVS and Missouri Association of Hospital Auxiliaries made organ donation education a priority * 2007 Friends and family joined PCRMC, the PCRMC AVS and Mid-America Transplant Services for the unveiling of the Vine of Life donor wall funded by the AVS 56 SU M M E R 2 014 * 2011 The PCRMC donor council and AVS hosted a donor recognition event showcasing and honoring all PCRMC donors with a presentation and a balloon release around the hospital's donor flag near the main entrance * PCRMC is active in supporting organ and tissue donation through its donor council with members representing local citizens and businesses, PCRMC staff and chaplaincy, Mid-America Transplant Services and Lions Eye Bank http://www.pcrmc.com/OrganDonors http://www.pcrmc.com/OrganDonors http://www.donatelife.net http://www.missouriorgandonor.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Helping People When They Need It Most
When It’s Not Just the Blues
Stress SOS
The Truth About Sunscreen
The Transformers
Get Your Head in the Game
The Journey Continues
On the Cover
The Foot Follies
Friendly Fat
Virtual Health
New Mother Guilt: Why Am I So Sad?
More Than Just a Building
Auxiliary

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center