Miracles happen Because of YOU! Saints Alive!€¦ · Miracles happen.... Because of YOU! WINTER...
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Edited by Matt Astleford. Saints Alive! is a quarterly publication. Please write to HSHS St. Clare Foundation at 855 S Main Street, Oconto Falls, WI 54154, if you wish to opt out of receiving future fundraising requests supporting our organization. Saints Alive! Miracles happen.... Because of YOU! WINTER 2017 We Wish You A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you SO MUCH for your continued support of our community hospitals. You are such a blessing to our ministry, and we really cannot do it without you! Every day, lives are being saved and changed at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital. This is in a big way thanks to you! You support our hospital, and our caring mission, in so many ways. St. Francis of Assisi started the Franciscan tradition our hospital is based on, to provide high-quality care for all who come to us in need. He also said, “Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance.” Your generous and compassionate spirit helps make Oconto County a great place to live. From the bottom of our hearts, we wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season and a blessed new year. God bless, Your friends at the HSHS St. Clare Foundation Please welcome the following new donors to the Family! River Island Golf Course AFK Solutions provider Suring Lioness Club Arndt Farm Supply and Service Gillett School District Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Christensen Ms. Jeannine Devroy Ms. Carol Diehlmann Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dondelinger Gail Golden Mr. Michael Klaus Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Krause Ms. Tera Matczak Mr. and Mrs. John Miller Mr. Dennis Netzer Ms. Barbara Scheffen Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Tachick Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Trudell Ms. Linda Voelker Mr. Samuel Welhouse Mr. Clarence C. Werner “At the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to donors like you, who have made a difference in the lives of our patients and families. It is in the spirit that we say thank you and best wishes for the holidays.” Paula Hafeman, DNP, RN, FACHE Chief Nurse Executive HSHS-Eastern Wisconsin Division “Love was born on Christmas. May His love be your gift this Christmas and a blessing all year through.” Sister Annice McClure Sponsoring Sister HSHS-Eastern Wisconsin Division
Transcript of Miracles happen Because of YOU! Saints Alive!€¦ · Miracles happen.... Because of YOU! WINTER...
Edited by Matt Astleford. Saints Alive! is a quarterly publication.
Please write to HSHS St. Clare Foundation at 855 S Main Street, Oconto Falls, WI 54154, if you wish to opt out of receiving future fundraising requests supporting our organization.
Saints Alive!
Miracles happen....
Because of YOU!
WINTER 2017
We Wish You A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!Thank you SO MUCH for your continued support of our community hospitals. You are such a blessing to our ministry, and we really cannot do it without you!
Every day, lives are being saved and changed at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital. This is in a big way thanks to you! You support our hospital, and our caring mission, in so many ways.
St. Francis of Assisi started the Franciscan tradition our hospital is based on, to provide high-quality care for all who come to us in need. He also said, “Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance.”
Your generous and compassionate spirit helps make Oconto County a great place to live. From the bottom of our hearts, we wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season and a blessed new year.
God bless, Your friends at the HSHS St. Clare Foundation
Please welcome the following new donors to the Family!
River Island Golf Course
AFK Solutions provider
Suring Lioness Club
Arndt Farm Supply and Service
Gillett School District
Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Christensen
Ms. Jeannine Devroy
Ms. Carol Diehlmann
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dondelinger
Gail Golden
Mr. Michael Klaus
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Krause
Ms. Tera Matczak
Mr. and Mrs. John Miller
Mr. Dennis Netzer
Ms. Barbara Scheffen
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Tachick
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Trudell
Ms. Linda Voelker
Mr. Samuel Welhouse
Mr. Clarence C. Werner
“At the holiday season,
our thoughts turn
gratefully to donors
like you, who have
made a difference in
the lives of our patients and families.
It is in the spirit that we say thank you
and best wishes for the holidays.”
Paula Hafeman, DNP, RN, FACHE Chief Nurse Executive HSHS-Eastern Wisconsin Division
“Love was born
on Christmas.
May His love be
your gift this
Christmas and
a blessing all year through.”
Sister Annice McClure Sponsoring Sister HSHS-Eastern Wisconsin Division
WINTER 2017
Donor-Supported Nurse’s Nook Helps Children in Need SucceedOur Students Need Your Help – And We Do, TooYou might not realize this, but many children in Oconto County are living in poverty. These children need help, and the new HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital Nurse’s Nook program is here to do just that.
Although new to HSHS St. Clare, the Nurse’s Nook is not new to Nuala Nowicki. In 2014, Gillett School District became unable to sustain a full time school nurse. To help, HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital and Prevea Health established a contract for Nurse Nuala, a Prevea Health colleague, to serve as the school nurse for the district. Shortly after she arrived, Nurse Nuala realized the students faced a number of health challenges that negatively impacted their ability to learn and succeed in school.
Nurse Nuala wanted to help in any way she could, so she started an informal “Nurse’s Nook” program to help meet the needs of students. Using her own money and donations from the community, she started collecting a variety of basic necessities such as food, clothing, and hygiene products.
However, it quickly became apparent that these health disparities were a county-wide concern and her individual efforts were not sustainable long-term.
In summer 2017, a community-wide collaboration between HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital, local HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital Prevea Health Centers, Prevea Health, Gillett School District, Oconto Falls School District and Suring Public School District was established, and our Nurse’s Nook Program was created.
The program provides basic need items, medication, food, and transportation to students needing assistance. It is provided free of charge to the students and their families and relies on generous support from the community – and wonderful people like you – in order to do so.
As your local community hospital, HSHS St. Clare recognizes that local students in need are not just community members and neighbors – they are patients. We believe action must be taken to meet their basic needs and ensure they have access to high-quality health care. Addressing these needs provides youth with increased opportunities to learn and succeed in school, and become healthy, contributing members of the community.
You can join us. The Nurse’s Nook completely relies on the generous gifts given by people in our community – wonderful people like you.
To learn more about the Nurse’s Nook and how you
can help children in our community, or if you know of a student in Gillett, Suring or
Oconto Falls who could benefit from these services,
contact Nuala Nowicki at [email protected]
or Matthew Astleford at the HSHS St. Clare Foundation at
[email protected] or (920) 433-8055.
“ Friends and supporters like you exemplify the true meaning of Christmas – to give and love. Health, healing, and hope continue to be delivered at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital because of your dedication to our mission. As the winter nights grow longer, you shine as bright stars in our hospitals. We are so thankful for all you do, now and through all the seasons.”
Dan DeGroot Chief Operating Officer HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital
WINTER 2017
Welcome Center Volunteers Serving Important RoleYour gift of time can make a difference, tooThe HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital Welcome Center, located inside the hospital’s main entrance, is staffed by friendly volunteers, ready to provide patients and visitors directions, information and wheelchair assistance.
The center was made possible thanks to a generous gift given by ST Paper, LLC.
“Our goal is to put patients’ and visitors’ minds at ease as soon as they walk through our doors; to lessen the burden, to lessen their worry,” says Regina Boettcher, Volunteer Services HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital.
Volunteers work in teams of two, on a weekly basis, creating an opportunity for couples, friends and neighbors to work together. The volunteers are people like you, who are willing to act as ambassadors for the hospital, welcome patients and visitors, and offer assistance.
There are several opportunities for you to help. Weekly, seasonal and on-call volunteers are needed during the following shifts: • 8 a.m. to Noon, Mondays • Noon to 4 p.m., Tuesdays • 8 a.m. to Noon, Wednesdays (every other week) • Noon to 4 p.m., Thursdays (every other week)
If you have time to spare during the dates and times mentioned above, contact Regina at (920) 848-6348, or email [email protected].
Why Volunteer? • Make new friends
• Build self-confidence
• Fight boredom
• Share talents and experiences
• Learn a new skill
• Gain training
• Feel needed and useful
• Personal growth
• Have fun
• Sense of connectedness
• Give back to the community
Great Ways You Can Get Involved1. Volunteer. Volunteers are key members of the HSHS St. Clare Foundation. They help carry out our
healing mission while demonstrating the hospital’s core values through a variety of responsibilities. For more information, please contact Regina Boettcher at (920) 848-6348.
2. Spread the News. Tell your friends and family members about the wonderful things that are happening at our hospitals – because of you!
3. Pray for Our Caregivers and Our Patients.
4. Add HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital to your Estate Plans. Your legacy gift of any size will have a significant impact on our hospital and the patients we serve. And it’s easier to do than you might think. For more information, please contact Matt Astleford at (920) 433-8055.
WINTER 2017
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Golf Classic Thank YouMany thanks to our friends and partners who sponsored and/or attended the HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital Golf Classic on Sept. 9. By playing, participating as an event sponsor, or making a generous contribution to the event, you supported those in our community who turn to us each year for care and services. We are thankful for your generosity, your assistance and most importantly, for you!
