Cape Girardeau, Missouri - SoutheastHEALTH Foundation and SoutheastHEALTH Auxiliary scholarship recipients had the opportunity to personally thank the individuals who are helping them earn advanced degrees at a Scholarship Luncheon held recently at the Jackson Civic Center. The luncheon celebrated the success of 26 students who received more than $42,000 in scholarship awards.
Foundation and Auxiliary programs continue to grow each year, said SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Executive Director Patti Ranzini. “Because of the generosity of donors, our scholarship recipients are working to transform their dreams into reality. Our scholarship programs not only make a difference to students, but also to our communities, as scholars meet their academic goals and enter the growing healthcare workforce.”
Since 1962, more than $1.1 million in scholarships has been awarded.
SoutheastHEALTH Foundation and SoutheastHEALTH Auxiliary scholarship recipients were guests at a Scholarship Luncheon held recently at the Jackson Civic Center. The luncheon celebrated the success of 26 students who received more than $42,000 in scholarship awards. Front row, left to right: Chelsey Davis, Tina Kuberski, Samantha Watson, Olivia Taylor, Jordan Myer, Katy Weston, Brooke Messmer, Morgan Bangert and Angela Dickinson. Back row, left to right: Toshua LaRose, Logan Kay Queen, Erika Mouser, Brandon Davis Gavin Brown, Brandy Matlock, Asha Buehler, Tara Rowan, Nathan Klipfel and Nicholas Spencer.
Bloomfield, Missouri - During National Preparedness Month in September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a readily available blood supply for emergencies. Bloomfield High School will have a blood drive from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14th.
Whether blood is needed for a chronic condition such as sickle cell disease, a routine surgery, a traumatic accident or a large-scale emergency, it’s the blood already on the shelves that helps save lives. Donors of all blood types are needed.
Donations decline around summer holidays like Labor Day. To thank those who come out to give Sept. 2-6, the Red Cross is providing a branded duffel bag, while supplies last.
To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to help reduce wait times.
Dexter, Missouri - SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County spotlight shines on Cheryll D. Rich, MD, Primary Care Physician.
Cheryll D. Rich, MD, has joined the medical staff at Southeast Family Medicine of Dexter, seeing patients of all ages.
Dr. Rich received her medical degree and Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. She completed her residency in family practice at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Dr. Rich is Board certified in family medicine.
Dr. Rich is located at Southeast Family Medicine of Dexter at Southeast Medical Plaza, 1200 North One Mile Road.
Her office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dr. Rich currently welcomes walk-ins.
To make an appointment or for more information, please call 573-624-7575.
New Patients Welcome!
Dexter, Missouri - On Thursday, August 25th from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. the Dexter Public Schools and the Stoddard County Health Coalition will have a Health/Resource Fair in the High School Gymnasium.
Health Care Professionals, Organizations, and Vendors from the surrounding area will be available to provide resources to the public. Sponsors include SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County, Stoddard County Health Coalition, Regional Healthcare Foundation, Jibben Clinic, Parents as Teachers, Stoddard County Public Health Center, and the Dexter Chamber of Commerce.
Free Testing will include Cholesterol (limited number), Blood Sugar, Skin Cancer Screening, Bone Density, BMI (Body Mass Index) and Blood Pressure.
Other Healthcare Resources will be Vision Screening, Hearing Screening, Growth Chart and Development Screenings. Also a Personal Wellness Profile will be available. There will even be demonstrations on Safety, Fitness, and Nutrition.
Participants can register for door prizes, including 4 Cardinal's Tickets in the Redbird Club for August 28, 2016 game.
The Dexter High School Gym is located at 1101 West Grant Street. The public is encouraged to attend!
Kohl’s Department Stores recently donated $14,683 to SoutheastHEALTH Foundation and Kohl’s Youth Diabetes Care Network, a service of the Southeast Diabetes Center.
Kohl’s commitment is made possible through Kohl’s Cares® merchandise program. Through this initiative, Kohl’s sells $5 children’s books and plush toys. All of the net profits from such sales benefit children’s health and education programs nationwide.
Kohl’s annually donates to the Youth Diabetes Care Network, which aids children in the region who have diabetes. Services include everything from Camp DAY Break (Diabetes And Youth) to diabetes emergency training for school staff in the region. Other services include a grandparent/caregiver workshop for those caring for children with diabetes, medic-alert identification, safe transportation of diabetes supplies, resources for teens with diabetes, public awareness and diabetes prevention education and inpatient diabetes education.
SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Executive Director Patti Ranzini says, “On behalf of SoutheastHEALTH Foundation, I want to thank Kohl’s and everyone who purchased an item from the Kohl’s Cares program. These donations really do help kids close to home. Camp DAY Break provides a wonderful service to young people with diabetes by combining fun camp activities with meaningful learning experiences that help them learn how to live well with diabetes.”
Since 2006, Kohl’s has donated more than $160,000 to the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation and Youth Diabetes Care Network.
Photo: A check for more than $14,600 was presented to the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation and Kohl’s Youth Diabetes Care Network, a service of the Southeast Diabetes Center. Shown in the front row are Camp DAY Break participants Vivian Sharp, Berkley Inman, Carson Shearer and Wyatt Stinnett. In the second row, from left, are Kohl’s representatives Denise Ellis, Cara Hahs, Cindy Davis and Russell Brown, SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Executive Director Patti Ranzini, SoutheastHEALTH Diabetes Center Educator Janet Stewart, Mylee Coble and Jacob Neitzel, also Kohl’s representatives.
