Bates County Memorial Hospital Honors Auxiliary Volunteers
In recognition of National Healthcare Volunteer Week, Bates
County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) celebrated Auxiliary volunteers and recognized
their efforts with a banquet on Thursday, April 25.
Volunteers contribute a great deal to our hospital, its
patients and employees. Their accomplishments include:
·
Donating the equivalent of four full-time
employees’ hours of work in 2023
·
Raising funds to help purchase needed equipment
for the hospital
·
Sponsoring activities to show appreciation to
BCMH healthcare workers
·
Coordinating the annual Operation Sock-it-to-Me
Service Project for school children in Bates County
At the banquet, a program organized by the Human Resources
department focused on making volunteers feel loved and appreciated. Members
enjoyed a delicious meal and special music performed by Chaplain Mike Humphrey
and Gordon Sixkiller. Pat Friederich, who retired on April 1, was recognized
for 30 years of Auxiliary service. CEO Greg Weaver presented a set of outdoor
chimes to Pat to commemorate her volunteer work at BCMH. Volunteers were
recognized for hours of service with a pin, and each took home a hanging flower
basket as a thank you gift from the hospital, and several hospital departments
contributed door prizes.
The awards ceremony included the announcement of the 2023
volunteer of the year, Bob Thomas. Bob has been a dedicated volunteer since
2016. His faithful service at the information desk every week is appreciated by
his co-volunteers, hospital employees, patients and visitors.
Like Bob, volunteers perform many tasks that benefit the
hospital. They are the first to greet patients and assist them with the
registration process. Some volunteers help with accompanying patients to their appointment
destination. Others help run the gift shop, performing various duties including
shopping, stocking, planning, and assisting customers. Their help is
invaluable, and Bates County Memorial Hospital thanks Auxiliary volunteers for
their service.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering at BCMH, you
can schedule a “ride-along". Learn more at the BCMH information desk or
gift shop, or visit https://www.bcmhospital.com/auxiliary-volunteers/
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