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April 13, 2018
The Pulse
Your regular check up on SCKMC activities Share your thoughts, story ideas, and comments by e-mail to claytonp@sckrmc.org.
SCKMC Auxiliary Hold Annual Celebration
Strong Showing at Student Career Expo
The SCKMC Annual Auxiliary Awards Luncheon was held this week, recognizing those members who have shown an outstanding commitment to the hospital throughout the past year. With over three-dozen active members, the organization provided a substantial impact to the hospital in 2017. Hospital Board of Trustee Chair, Carol Hearne began the event by addressing the room filled with the traditional pink smocks or red jackets. “On behalf of the Board for South Central Kansas Medical Center, I would like to say thank you for all that you do. Walking into the lobby there is always a smiling face. And when you are not feeling good there is somebody there to cheer you up a little bit. It’s because of each and every one of you,” Hearne said. Auxiliary members are recognized with certificates or lapel pins depending upon the number of hours volunteered throughout the year. Members receiving certificates of appreciation were Marsha Hicks, Dorothy Owen, and Barbara Walker. The following members were recognized : • 100 hours of service to the hospital: Mary Akers, Fern Knocke, Dorothy Owen, Sandy Day, Kathy McKimens, Neal Paisley, Anita Green, Myrna Merz, Maxine Soule, Gary Humiston, Dee Dee Moore, Kathleen Walker, and Linda Humiston. • 200 hours of service: Alice Anzelmo, Bud Kendrick, Judy Wampler, Jan Bartel, and Sue Killman. • 300 hours of service: Helen Bossi, Gloria Hull, Jackie Shaffer, Judy Day Trenary, Sue Kruger, and Sharon Shelton. • 400 hours of service: Rose Anstine and Myrtle Posey. • 500 hours of service: JoAnn Baker, Leslie Sherman, Sara Ward, Elrea Mullen, and Deloris Walker. • The top three volunteers for 2017 were Marilyn Tracy with 600 hours, Janet Emmerson with 700 hours, and Marty Nuckels who volunteered 1,000 hours. Auxiliary President JoAnn Baker concluded the luncheon by presenting the hospital with a check for $3,500 to be used to purchase equipment and furnishings for the facility. The SCKMC Auxiliary volunteer their time at the medical center’s gift shop, information desk, and various other departments throughout the facility. They also volunteer their time to create items for craft bazaars, bake sales, and other fundraisers. Anyone interested in joining the hospital Auxiliary should contact Dee Dee Moore, Membership Chair, at (620) 741-1954 for more information.
SCKMC was a proud sponsor of the 2018 Cowley First Career Expo Wednesday. Hundreds of students explored booths and displays at the Agri-Business Building to learn about local career opportunities from 80 vendors. SCKMC team members from the radiology, physical therapy, surgery, business, and nursing departments provided hands on activities including a laparoscopic surgical simulator, a guess the bone contest, strength and balance skills, glo-germ blacklight handwashing, and a 10-key race. “I thought it was really exciting for the kids to actually try some of the things that they may be interested in. They really had an opportunity to see what’s out there and available in our area. I hope it grows even bigger and we give these kids a great start to figure out which direction they want to head,” said SCKMC CFO Holly Harper.
County Health/Safety Fair This Saturday The annual Cowley County Health & Safety Fair will be held this Saturday, April 14th at the Winfield High School from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. This free event will include live demonstrations, safety checks, health screenings, and interactive exhibits. SCKMC will be among the exhibitors providing a variety of wellness information. The Health & Safety Fair helps community members connect with local health and safety resources that range from health care, insurance resources, as well as medical equipment. This event provides educational sessions, exhibits, vendors, and door prizes. A special feature of the day will be the ability to tour fire trucks, police cruisers, as well as other safety equipment.
The Pharm Forum with Homer Mah, D.Ph. The new shingles vaccine Shingrix is now available and the CDC prefers this new vaccine over the older shingles vaccine Zostavax. It is preferred because Shingrix seems to be more effective. It is a non-live, recombinant vaccine instead of a live, attenuated vaccine. People can still receive Shingrix even though they've had Zostavax. This may boost immunity but wait at least 8 weeks between doses. Shingrix is given as two intramuscular doses instead of one subcutaneous dose like Zostavax. It is OK to give this vaccines with other inactivated vaccines at the same time.
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