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IN THE PINK JULY—AUGUST, 2017

Editor: Judy Talley, Auxiliary Volunteer

Columbus Regional Auxiliary; Columbus Regional Health; COA/V; Columbus, GA

Volume 54, Issue 5 Inside this issue: Installation of Officers Gala ..... 2-5 Auxiliary Events .......................... 6 Volunteers Needed ..................... 6 Community Calendar .................. 6 Alzheimer’s Calendar ................. 6 Education ................................... 7 Manager’s Minute ....................... 7 Birthdays .................................... 7 Youth Volunteers .................... 8-9 One of Our Own! ...................... 10 S.A.L.T. .................................... 10 New Additions .......................... 10 Gift Shop .................................. 10 Pink Polo Shirts ........................ 10 You Should Be Proud! .............. 11 New Members .......................... 11 Auxiliary Orientation ................. 11 Volunteer Hours ....................... 11 PPD Renewals and Flu Shots .. 11 Play Paws Spotlight .................. 12 Awards Luncheon Invitation ...... 12

C O L U M B U S R E G I O N A L

A U X I L I A R Y N E W S L E T T E R

Our Mission The mission of Columbus Regional Health is to promote the health and healing of our patients. Our Vision To become nationally recognized for our clinical outcomes and world-famous service Our Values - ACE IT! Attitude - We are positive. Commitment - We are current in

our skills. Enthusiasm - We love what we do. Innovation - We passionately

pursue improvement. Teamwork - Everything is possible

through teamwork.

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In the NICU

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Our Money at Work

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Jim and Judy Talley participate in the toast.

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Molly McVey and Ezera Holmes with the NICU Isolette

Youth Volunteers Kati Bruce and Kennedee Wright took care of registration.

Ella McKinney and Jeanne Guilbeault

Nancy Williams and Jeanne Guilbeault

Molly McVey and Nancy Williams, our two fearless leaders!

Shirley Jay and Dolores Sanchez

Dolores Sanchez and Marian Lee

Auxiliary President Robyn Pate and her mom, Jimi Pate

Molly presented Judy Talley with flowers as a thank you for chair-

ing the Gala Committee.

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Fann Washington, Shirley Jay, and Barbara Johnson

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Barbara Mack told Judy Talley, “You need the color nail polish I have on. It

matches your outfit.”

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Georgia Brown

Rev. Marlon Scott, Nancy and Jim Williams

The Auxiliary presents a check to the Founda-tion for the Children’s Hospital and Children’s

Miracle Network for a total of $45,000.

Molly McVey installs officers for 2017-2018. Pictured L-R are Robyn Pate, President; Beth Parsons, President-Elect; Pauline Kennedy, Recording Secretary (Jeanne Guilbeault standing in); and Trish Cutler, Treasurer (Nancy Rudd standing in)

Other Board members installed include Judy Talley, Member-at-Large, Special Events; Shirley Jay, Chaplain; Ezera Holmes, Member-at-Large, Membership; and Lynn Evans, Corresponding Secretary (Nancy Rudd standing in).

Molly McVey and Aline Lasseter,

CRH Foundation

Beautiful Tables

Candy Lesh and Judy Talley (Look, Mom...no glasses!)

Anyone who would like to order a copy of any of these pictures is entitled to one FREE print.

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Donors to the NICU Project

Jeanne Guilbeault and Barbara Mack

Molly McVey

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Georgia Brown

Robyn Pate

Jim and Nancy Williams

Shirley Jay Marlon and Shemal

Scott

Jim and Judy Talley

Pearlie Thomas and Shirley Jay

Nancy & John Rudd and Jeanne Guilbeault

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Dancing the Night Away...

Marlon & Shemal Scott

Shemal & Marlon Scott with LaVern Byrd

DJ Brandon Love, Barbara Mack, Jim & Nancy Williams, Shemal Scott, and LaVern Byrd

Molly McVey, Robyn Pate, DJ Brandon Love, and Barbara Mack Barbara Mack

“Ms. Thang!”

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Auxiliary Events-MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Introduction to Computer Basics: Tuesday, August 22nd at 11:00 AM. Register with Molly.

Awards Luncheon Committee: Any Auxiliary member who would like to help plan the Awards Luncheon is welcome to serve on this committee. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, 8/15 at 2:00 PM in the Auxil-iary Office. Meetings will be held weekly leading up to the Awards Luncheon. Please let Molly know if you will participate so we know to look for you.

Annual Awards Luncheon: Wednesday, September 20; 11:30 AM—1:30 PM; MMC Conference Center. Please wear your uniform; RSVP Requested by no later than Friday, Sept. 15th. Make your reservation by calling the Auxiliary Office at (706) 571-1480.

Nursing Units at Northside Medical Center: Volunteers assist by answering the phone and patients’ call lights and by helping with the patients’ non-clinical needs. HOURS: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Guest Relations Healing Notes: Individuals or small groups of musicians are invited to perform on a recurring basis at Midtown Medical Center and share their musical talent. The shifts are flexible. An interview and audition with Beth Parsons or Molly McVey are required. Treasurer’s Assistant: The Treasurer’s assistant trains with the Treasurer to monitor the Auxiliary’s financials. This team keeps record of purchases made for and gifts/payments received by the Auxiliary in addition to writing checks on the Auxiliary’s behalf. The assistant would transition to becoming the Treasurer after the current treasurer’s term ended, provided that the assistant had proven over time to be skilled and knowledgeable. To become the assistant, a volunteer must be a member of the Auxiliary for at least one year and must also complete an application and interview process with the Executive Board of the Auxiliary. Previous experience in bookkeeping is a plus. Midtown Medical Center West, ground floor—Wound Care Center: The Wound Care Center needs a vibrant, friendly volunteer to answer phones, take messages, and do some office work such as filing and making copies. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 8-12

Volunteers Needed If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, contact Molly McVey at Molly.McVey@columbusregional.com or call (706) 571-1480.

Community Calendar Have you heard about the FREE, family-friendly Uptown’s Friday Night Concert Series? Held in the 1000 Block of Broadway beginning at 7 PM each of the Friday’s listed below. Bring your own chair, blanket, and your family for a night of great music and fun! Outside food and beverages are allowed. However, glass containers and outside alco-holic beverages are prohibited. FREE Parking in the RiverCenter Deck at 919 Broadway and the CB&T Deck lo-cated at the corner of 11th Street and Front Avenue. FMI, call Uptown Columbus at (706) 596-0111. Sept. 16—Sons of Sailors, a Jimmy Buffett Cover Band Sept. 23—Peggy Jenkins & the Bizness Sept. 30—Enturaj (Stockbridge, GA) Oct. 7—D.S.O.S. Bank aka Deeper Shades of Soul Oct. 14—The Grapevine Band Oct. 21—The Cavaliers Big Band Orchestra Oct. 28—The Breakdowns, a Tom Petty Tribute Band

Reservations requested. To register, call David Marlowe at (800) 272-3900.

These programs will be held in the Alz-heimer's Outreach Center, 5156 River Rd., Ste. M. Columbus, GA 31904 Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters: 10-11:30 AM on 8/2 & 8/23; 2-3:30 PM on 8/9 & 8/30 Healthy Living for Your Brain and

Body: 6-7:30 PM on 8/10 Early Stage Support Group: 2-3 PM on 8/24 The Basics: Memory Loss, Demen-tia, & Alzheimer’s Disease: 10-11 AM on 8/16 at Cobis Personal Care Home, 7200 Manor Road, Columbus 31907.

SAVE THE DATE

2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Friday, September 22

Uptown Columbus Registration: 5:00 PM Ceremony 5:30 PM

Walk: 6:00 PM

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February 1st March 1st April 5th May 3rd June 7th

Manager’s Minute

Carol Hendriks ............................ 5 Jessica Reddish ......................... 7 Gina Parker .............................. 11 Molly McVey ............................. 11 Kerry Barwick ........................... 16 Linda Harmon ........................... 19 Lyn Seaman ............................. 21 Priscilla Moore .......................... 25 Jeanne Guilbeault .................... 27 Linda Jackson .......................... 28 Barbara Mack ........................... 30

September Birthdays

Education

Irma Rodriguez .......................... 5 Margie Tomblin .........................13 Dolores Upshaw .......................13 Christa Walker ..........................25 Robyn Pate ...............................28 Remel Murphy ..........................30 Pearlie Thomas ........................31

August Birthdays

All adults should get vaccines to pro-tect their health. Even healthy adults can become seriously ill and pass diseases on to others. Everyone should have their vaccination needs assessed at their doctor’s office, pharmacy, or other visits with health care providers. Certain vaccines are recommended based on a person’s age, occupation, or health conditions (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes or heart disease). Vaccination is important because it protects the person receiving the vac-cine and helps prevent the spread of disease, especially to those who are most vulnerable to serious complica-tions (such as infants and young chil-dren, the elderly, and those with chronic conditions and weakened im-mune systems). All adults, including pregnant women, should get the influenza (flu) vaccine each year to protect against seasonal flu. Every adult should have one dose of Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis or whooping cough) if they did not get Tdap as a teen, and then get the Td (tetanus and diphtheria) booster vaccine every 10 years. Pregnant women should receive a Tdap vaccine each time they are pregnant, preferably at 27 through 36 weeks. Adults 60 years and older are rec-ommended to receive the shingles vaccine. And adults 65 and older are recommended to receive one or more pneumococcal vaccines. Some adults younger than 65 years with certain high-risk conditions are also recom-mended to receive one or more pneu-mococcal vaccinations. Adults may need other vaccines (such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and HPV) depending on their age, occu-pation, travel, medical conditions, vaccinations they already received, or other considerations.

August is...

Natl. Public Health Information Coalition

We’re off to a great start this fiscal year! Many thanks to all of the volunteers who have given so generously of their time and talents. We want to offer you more instight into how the Auxiliary operates. Auxiliary Leadership Meetings (ALM) Every Monday, the president Robyn Pate, president-elect Beth Parsons, Nancy Williams, and Molly McVey meet in the Auxiliary from 10 -12 to dis-cuss the daily workings of the Auxiliary. At these meetings, we talk about the Auxiliary’s finances and determine what information needs to be brought to the full Auxiliary board. This is also where we plan and dream about the fu-ture of the Auxiliary. What kind of opportunities do we want to pursue for our volunteers? What challenges are they experiencing that we need to ad-dress? What does the hospital need? What can we do expand volunteer placement opportunities? Board Meetings The Auxiliary Board meets the first Thursday of every month at Midtown Medical Center. If you are interested in what we do during those meetings, you are welcome to attend! We start promptly at 9 and are finished by 11. At these meetings, we review financials and discuss our annual donations as well as major projects in the works. We meet in the Auxiliary office and walk over to the Support Services Conference Room together. Please RSVP to Molly the Monday before the Board meeting so that we know to expect you. If you have anything you think needs to be addressed at a Board meeting, please bring it to Molly’s attention 10 days prior to the board meeting in or-der to get it on the agenda. You can also ask for something to be discussed at ALM. Board Meeting dates 9 a.m.-11a.m. September 7th October 5th November 2nd—None December--none January 4th

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This year, the Auxiliary and Community Outreach department designed and implemented a new event called The Simply Better Youth Career Day. This event was a huge success! It was designed to give students strategic insight about careers in the hospital. Additionally, we partnered with 3 Rivers AHEC, The Urban League, and the Hughston Foundation to give the Career Day opportunity to students from the area who were not part of our Youth Volunteer program already.

EVP and System COO Ryan Chandler opened the day with funny and inspiring remarks about his career path, and Dr. Jeffrey Kingsley from CRH Research Institute continued to keep the volunteers enthralled by wowing them with the scope of the research and drug trials the Institute has done and regaling them with his own meandering career path. Next, Kelli Brennan, Director Neuroscience, pre-sented information on signs and symptoms of Stroke. In addition to taking the students' questions, she showed them a video that demonstrated the groundbreaking technology Columbus Regional uses to remove bloodclots from the brain before permanent damage can be done. Afterwards, repre-sentatives from the UGA County Extension Office engaged the students with an interactive activity focused on tasty but healthy eating in which stu-dents were given healthy ingredients, a time limit, and prize for the most delicious snack created. After lunch, the career fair itself began. Repre-sentatives from Community Outreach, Environ-mental Services, the Foundation, Imaging, John B. Amos Cancer Center, Laboratory, Pediatrics, Pedi-atric Neurology, and Pharmacy brought interactive

displays and took questions from students for over 2 hours. This allowed the students to go in depth with subject matter experts about many different fields they may have never considered pursuing. The last event of the day was developed by Crystal Hand from 3 Rivers AHEC. Students played Healthcare Career Jeopardy. This fun activity provided an excellent follow-up to the fair. Ms. Hand was able to address questions regarding the education re-quired to achieve the students' career goals. She was also able to go into more detail on the new careers the stu-dents had learned about at the fair. Overall, it was a hugely successful day, and we are already looking forward to next year's program!

Simply Better Youth Volunteers—Career Day

Youth Volunteers cheese it up for the camera during the “Chopped” activity designed by the UGA County Extension Office.

Stephanie Whitis from the Foundation talks to Youth Volunteers about fundraising and its im-portance to Columbus Regional.

Dr. Jeffrey Kingsley

Phillip Cason, Hematology Su-pervisor, and Ritika Chanda. Ryan Chandler, President—Hospital Operations and

Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer.

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Youth Volunteers

Youth Volunteer Simon Jiang checks out a Blackhawk helicopter which landed at Midtown Medical Center. ETC (Emergency Trauma Center) was using it for training the ETC Staff.

“I would like to thank Volunteer Services for the high school volunteers that assisted me this sum-mer. They were very courteous and willing to work. They were a huge help to me and the work that I do for the Adult and Pediatric ER. We ac-complished a lot of tasks. I enjoyed having them work with me and look forward to next year.” Marie Amos, Medical Assistant – Supplies & Equipment

Family Practice Residents Julia Vu and Natasha Arora, a former Youth Volunteer give their time at the Mercedes Benz “Give Back Day.”

Youth Volunteers

“I wanted to let you know how much we have appreciated the youth volun-teers. In the Outpatient Department, we have enjoyed having Brady Frey, Palvi Thakur, Piero Orderique, Ashlar Byleckie, Tatiyana Lovejoy, and Logan Carstarphen with us. They have been such a tremendous asset to us. Each day they show up with a smile, great attitudes, and willing to do everything within their scope of responsibilities to help us. The pa-tients enjoyed them as well. We hope to have inspired them in some small way as they make their final decisions on possible career choices. Thank you for the opportunity to be able to work with them, even but for a short period. It has truly been a great help and pleasure for us.” Barbara Tho-mas, BSN, RN, CMSRN, Outpatient Surgery 2-South

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New Additions

One of Our Own!

Pink Polo Shirts

July 2017 Volunteer of the Month Beth Parsons was sworn-in as a CASA Volunteer in January 2015. After being sworn-in, Beth quickly be-gan advocating. Beth was re-cently appointed to a case with a 2 year old boy involving domestic vio-lence and substance abuse in June 2016. Beth diligently visited with the child and the biological mother over the course of a year creating a meaningful bond with both. During that year, Beth attended all panel meet-ings and hearings success-fully advocating for the child’s return to his mother. Beth’s case success-fully closed through reunification to the mother after a year of advocacy. Beth is a valued volunteer, but has

also ac-cepted the position as Chair of our Volunteer Com-mittee. We appreci-ate all of her hard work as a CASA Volunteer and as a supporter in the growth and devel-opment of our pro-gram. Thank you, Beth!

The above article appeared in the

Congratulations, Beth!

S.A.L.T. Look who went to S.A.L.T. hoping to recruit more volunteers for the Auxiliary! The 11th Annual S.A.L.T. Summerfest (Seniors and Law En-forcement Together) was held on July 12th at the Civic Center.

Molly McVey, Shirley Jay, and Ruby Jackson.

Gift Shop

Marilyn Verdree is shown with not one, but TWO carts loaded to the brim with supplies for the Gift Shop.

If you’ve been in to volunteer re-cently, you’ve see them. I bet you thought the frosted window was all we would call your attention to, but that’s not the case. In addition, we’ve informed you about the new lock that requires a code to enter, but the other new item is the beauti-ful sign to the right of the door, which matches all the other depart-ment signs throughout the hospital. Cool, right? You bet!

The Gift Shops will be closed for Labor Day but open that Saturday and Sunday for your shopping con-venience.

Pink polo shirts with logo can be purchased through the Uniform Shop to be worn at specific Auxil-iary events and outings. The events for which it is permissible to wear the pink polo will be clearly labeled as such. The shirt may be worn for fellowship activities arranged by the Auxiliary Office. These shirts may not be worn in lieu of the Auxiliary smock worn by women or the white polo worn by men when doing their volunteer work. However, the pink polo may be worn for specific out-door events in hot months at the discretion of the Director and Man-ager of Volunteer Services. Auxil-iary members will be notified in re-gard to which events they may wear the polo. Polo's cost $30.78 each. The Auxiliary is paying $15.78 and the Auxiliary member will pay $15.

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You Should Be Proud!

Auxiliary Orientation Monthly, on the 3rd Monday, Aux-iliary orientation is available for all new members. The upcoming ori-entations are Monday, 8/21, 9/18, and 10/16 from 12:00-4:00 PM.

Find A Find A

New RECRUIT!New RECRUIT!

JUNE 2017 TOTAL HOURS:

Cost Avoidance Based on average CRHS Salary Hours: 3,730.04 x $22.25 = $86,141.36

FTE number Monthly full-time employee equivalent 152 volunteers gave 3,730.04 hours = 22.57 FTEs

Please welcome our newest members, who have recently joined the Auxiliary (no pictures available):

Introducing our New Members

Toya Ballard, NICU, “I am new to the area and wanted an op-portunity to give back in my new community.” Tammy Thomas, NICU, “I want to help people.”

Margie Tomblin, JBACC, “My husband and I both had cancer and we were treated at JBACC. I try to do all I can to help them because they were so good to us.”

Over the years, the Auxiliary has given: $450,000 to build MMC $535,000 in radiation and radiol-

ogy equipment $333,000 to the cardiology depart-

ment $365,000 to the Children’s Miracle

Network $580,000 through Tree of Light for

the NICU $590,000 to Ronald McDonald

House $598,000 through the Bunch

McClellan and Mary Ann Pease scholarships

$1,538,000 for the John B. Amos Cancer Center

Overall, the Aux has given approxi-mately $6.5 million to the hospital. Since April of 2016, 400 volunteers at Midtown, Northside, and JBACC have: Contributed 35,400 hours val-

ued at $820,798 Made 8,396 visits to our patients

PPD Renewals and Flu Shots Every October, Columbus Regional holds its annual PPD and flu shot renewals. The Auxiliary is updating its proce-dures to join CRH in this timeline. PPDs What this means is that between October 1 and October 31st, all members of the Auxiliary will need to have their PPDs renewed, whether you do it with us or through your own doctor. This includes all new members and members who have renewed their PPDs as recently as July of 2017. Our Infection Control office has confirmed that there is no health risk to having a 2nd PPD in a relatively close pe-riod. For example, if you had a PPD in July of 2017, there is no health risk in having another done in October of 2017. In this way, the Auxiliary’s practices will be identical to Columbus Regional’s. If your PPD or PPD health waiver ex-pires, you will not be able to volunteer until such time as you provide proof of completing the test. This is for the pro-tection of you, our patients, and our employees. Flu Shots Flu shots should also be available during the PPD renewal time. If you refuse the flu shot, you must sign a waiver and wear a face mask while at your duty station for the duration of flu season which typically runs October 1-April 1. This year, flu season was extended to May 1. We will send out reminders closer to time to renew, so be on the lookout! If you have any questions, please contact Molly.

“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” ~Mother Teresa

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Play Paws Spotlight—Cynthia Zeisloft & Beethoven Beethoven has overcome many obstacles since being adopted from PAWS Humane of Co-lumbus. Beethoven was found by animal control walking around Columbus, and as the animal control officer tried to catch him, he noticed that there was something different about this dog. Beethoven is deaf! He was adopted from PAWS and has been working as a therapy dog since September of 2015. Beethoven’s main job is working at the Muscogee County Jail where he visits mental health inmates and veterans every week. Beethoven is part of the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office and once he passed his therapy dog test with Pet Partners, his service

to the community expanded. Beethoven is recognized almost every-where he goes. I feel very privileged as a public servant myself to take Beetho-ven around our community where he makes a real impact. Currently he works approximately 15-20 days a month. He works very well with spe-cial need patients and kids. He loves to come to Midtown Medical Cen-ter where he visits many different floors. His favorite place to visit when we come to Midtown Medical Center is the Pedi-atric Emergency Department. We go to the wait-ing area first and the kids just light up when they meet him. They are even more surprised when they find out that what really makes Beethoven even more special is that he is deaf. The kids and patients love to learn the many different

hand signals Beethoven knows to interact back and forth with them. Beethoven is a mix breed, which consists of American Bulldog, Sharpei, Alaskan Malamute, Bull Mastiff, and Terrier. We look forward to our vis-its with the staff and patients at Midtown Medical Center.

You are cordially invited to attend the Annual

Awards Luncheon

RSVP Requested

Deadline: Friday, September 15

Call: (706) 571-1480

We have a gift for you!.

Wednesday, September 20, 2017Wednesday, September 20, 2017

11:30 AM — 1:30 PM

MMC Conference Center

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