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Dexter, Missouri - The Christmas season is here! It is the season of giving.
But maybe not everyone has someone to give to them. So SoutheastHEALTH Center of Stoddard County is stepping in for some senior citizens.
“Our Angel Tree has been going on for over 15 years," said Janette Powell, registered nurse at the hospital. “The Angel Tree is such a blessing and is anticipated every year.
The way the Angel Tree works is that we contact the nursing homes and residential care centers and ask them who they have that doesn't have any family around."
Powell said the facilities provided the names along with things the named individuals needed, like clothes in specified sizes; and wanted, like books, candy or -- in the case of women – or makeup or perfume. "We ask for about 10 per facility," she said.
Powell said such individuals might lack a family because the family members had all moved off, or even all passed away. But whatever the reason, she said; she and co-worker Sonja Mays compiled the names, identified them by number and put the numbers on a paper cutout angel on a Christmas at the ICU/CCU nurses' station.
"This year we had a total of 88," Powell said. The names come from senior care or living facilities in Malden, Essex, Dexter, Bloomfield and Puxico.
The angels remain on the tree until someone from the hospital chooses an angel and commits to procure the desired items on the back of the angel for the individual matching the number. "It's totally anonymous," Powell said, "And it's not just the hospital staff that adopts.
"We've had people from the community come in, also."It's apparently been working well. "We only have three of them left," Powell said.
She said after the donors deliver the gift items to the hospital, she and Mays take the items to the various facilities. "She takes one half of the county and I take the other half," Powell said.
The aim is to have all the gifts delivered before the given facility holds its Christmas party. "That way they will be able to get something at the party," Powell said.
In addition, she continued, the facility holds a gift or two back for presentation on Christmas Day. "That way they get to have a Christmas even though they may not have a family to get it for them," Powell said.
"And they deserve it," added Mays. "These are the neediest in our community.
"And since they served us, when we were young, it's time for us to serve them."
If you are interested in adopting an angel from the Angel Tree at the hospital, contact Amy Ellinghouse at 573-614-1970.
Shown in the photo is Sonja Mays. Photo provided by Amy Ellinghouse.
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Students from several fields of study will participate in the training, including graduating nursing students, EMT and Paramedic students, fire science students, and members of the Missouri Sherriff’s Association Training Academy. The training will also receive support from Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, local ambulance services, law enforcement agencies, and fire departments.
In addition to being the largest mass casualty event the college has performed, the training will have extensive participation from local first responders, according to Staci Campbell, Department Chair of Nursing and Allied Health at Three Rivers. The Poplar Bluff Police Department, the Butler County Fire Protection District, the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, and Air Evac Lifeteam will be among the local participants. It is also the first time that a mass casualty event has been held on the Poplar Bluff campus.
In keeping with the training’s focus on realism, the students themselves will coordinate much of the event, with students serving in leadership and command/control positions. The college is also keeping the type of “disaster” under wraps, so that students have no chance to prepare beforehand.
Local news outlets are invited to attend, but will be treated according to crisis procedures while the training is active, and are encouraged to stage at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Questions will not be answered by participating students and staff until the training is over, and reporters are asked not to disrupt the training while it is in progress. Reporters wishing to cover the event should contact Three Rivers Media Services at 573-840-9739 or emailjatwood@trcc.edu beforehand.
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Dexter, Missouri - Adam Bracks, CEO of SoutheastHEALTH Center of Stoddard County is pleased to present to the community that they are officially SoutheastHEALTH.
The outside signage is already in place and many signs and logos are making their way along the halls of the building. To honor this occasion, the hospital held a Regional Celebration luncheon for the staff and employees.
Bracks wanted to offer appreciation for all of their hard work and dedication to the hospital and to our community. Employees were treated to a wonderful picnic style lunch and new t-shirts with the new logo.
Shown in the photo are Brandy Barnes, RN, Lori Powell and Trinity Pullam, RN, are shown displaying their new t-shirts.
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Dexter, Missouri - SoutheastHEALTH Center of Stoddard County in Dexter will become tobacco free inside and outside on Monday, November 4, 2013.
“In keeping with our mission to improve the health of those we serve, not only patients, their families and visitors, but also those who work with us, it is our responsibility to take a leadership role on this important public health issue,” said Adam Bracks, CEO at SoutheastHEALTH Center of Stoddard County.
The new policy prohibits the use of all tobacco products not only within all SoutheastHEALTH Center of Stoddard County-owned or leased buildings, but on Hospital-owned or leased grounds and parking lots as well.
“Patients who use tobacco are counseled,” Bracks said, adding that “physicians can and often do order nicotine patches or medication during a patient’s hospitalization. That policy has been in place for more than a decade.”
“We are committed to making a healthy difference in people’s lives by providing a tobacco free environment,” Bracks added.
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Dexter, Missouri - Madeline Launius was recently recognized for her exceptional volunteer service with the cardiac rehabilitation program at the SoutheastHEALTH Center of Stoddard County. She received the Ilena Aslin Service Award.
Ten years ago, Launius suffered a heart attack. She was treated at Southeast Hospital. As a longtime Dexter resident, she completed her cardiac rehabilitation at Southeast’s rehab clinic at the Dexter hospital. She subsequently started volunteering at the hospital in Dexter.
She has contributed more than 7,800 hours of service. She volunteers three to four days a week for five to six hours each day. She assists the cardiac rehab staff. Launius is a role model and inspiration for patients, encouraging them to embrace exercise and healthy eating. Bray said, “Staff members sing her praises and patients love here.”
The service award is named for Ilena Aslin who continues to serve as a volunteer at the Hospital, in the community and throughout the region. A past president of the Auxiliary, she was Missouri’s Auxilian of the Year in 2002 and served as president of the Missouri Association of Hospital Auxiliaries from 2008 to 2009.
Shown in the photo: Madeleine Launius of Dexter, Mo., center, receives the Ilena Aslin Service Award from Auxiliary President Judy Brown, left, and Ilena Aslin.
