Summer 2016 Issue 41 A publication of Volunteer Services Friends of UnityPoint Health-Meriter

Important Dates

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June 28—MBC & SWR

June 29, 30—SWR only

August 30—MBC & SWR

August 31, Sept. 1—SWR

Dimples Imports—Jewelry

July 13—MBC only

July 4– Volunteer Services

Office CLOSED

July 15—Blood Drive in

Classroom 9 McConnell Hall

Meet your Friends of UnityPoint Health-Meriter Advisory Council

Advisory Council of the Friends of UnityPoint Health-Meriter and Volunteer

Services Staff met at the Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital on May 25th!

Front Row: Brenda Johll (new member!!), Laurie Ingwell, Jane Wise, Diane

Tupper, Louise Hill-Strutz, Jeanne Silverberg and Barbara Bruce

Back Row: Julie Hannifan, Dennis Ganshert, Isabel Hubbard, Tom Royston,

Phil Ingwell and Rod Witte

This photo was taken in the Healing Garden in a seating area under wind

sails where patients, families and staff congregate for therapy and visiting

times.

Advisory Council approved funding to assist in the design and construction

of this unique area.

Friends of UnityPoint Health-Meriter Healthcare Scholarship Recipients—2016

Front Row: Kaia Moe—Stoughton, Nicole Lankey—

Stoughton Back Row: Joseph Mullen, Jr.—

Stoughton, Nerise Eddy—Stoughton, Ian Sutton—

Stoughton

Front Row: Natalie Hamacher—Monona Grove,

Alexandra Peterson—Oregon Back Row: Michaela

Blakeslee—Waunakee, Jennifer Stewart—Madison

West, Korl Bomkamp—Wisconsin Heights

These recipients were unable to attend the reception! Alexis

Alt—Verona, Mackenzie Birkrem—Sun Prairie and Bailey

Smith—Verona

Don Haugen Scholastic Award for Exceptional Volunteerism!

Akash Pattnaik—Middleton Manlu Liu—Madison West

Front Row: Kyle Cass-DeForest, Valerie Larson-

DeForest Back Row: Tess Heinrichs—Edgewood,

Jospeh Albrecht—Edgewood, Evy Stein—Edgewood

Front Row: Sophie Braman—Middleton, Alexandra

Voights—Marshall Back Row: Jacqueline Silvis—

McFarland, Zachary Kumm—Evansville, Marina Brendel—

Madison East

Front Row: Rachel Guelker—Sun Prairie, Angie

Benda—Sun Prairie Back Row: Cindy Abrajan—La

Follette, Pheechai Xiong—La Follette, Madeline

Shipley—Sun Prairie

Front Row: Emily Kroth—Verona, Olivia Prescott—

VeronaBack Row: Marissa Fahey—Verona, Joshua

Novotny—Verona

Thirty-four High School Seniors will be attending college this fall with financial sup-

port of $1,000 each thanks to the Friends of UnityPoint Health—Meriter volunteer

program.

Gratuities received from Greenbush Garden Bistro, Dr. Joe’s Coffee Clinic and Valet

Parking finance the scholarship program, which aids students who are pursuing a

healthcare career.

Volunteer Recognition Luncheon—Sheraton Hotel April 12th

L-R: Laurie Ingwell, Karen Schilling, Char Haug,

Jody Pulvermacher, Joan Bradle, Lori Gibson, Gert Holmes & Paula Keimel

Gretchen Patey & Rich Moore

Star Volunteers for 2016!! Michelle Miller, Bistro Manager along with

Rodger Koppenhaver and Marti Crume-Ryan, volunteers in the Bistro!

Julie & Abbie Henneman

Dianne Krapfel & Lucy Sorenson

Friends of UnityPoint Health-Meriter Healthcare Scholarship Reception—Sheraton Hotel (continued from page 3)

Kristin Haugen,

daughter of Don

Haugen, presenting

the Don Haugen

Scholastic Award for

Exceptional

Volunteerism to

Manlu Liu

FOM Scholarship Committee member, Mary Zimmerman

addressing the 106 people in attendance May 4, 2016.

Scholarship recipients and their guests

enjoying the chocolate fountain!

Recognizing Volunteers for their Lifetime Hours

500 Hours Linda Kitchen, Phyllis Orsburne, Tim Potter,

Mary Ann Stefonek, Jodie Pulvermacher, Karen Emery 1000 Hours Inge Borucki & Marti Crume-Ryan

2000 Hours George Falor, Tom Royston, Marti Wallace,

Dianne Krapfel & Charlotte Haug 1500 Hours Allison Baker

4500 hours Carol Johnson-Hohol, 3000 hours Julie Henneman,

4000 hours Phil Ingwell, 4500 hours Betty Ingwell & Lilah Kowieski

6500 hours Mary Grossman, 5000 hours Lucy Sorenson, 5500 hours Paula Keimel,

5000 hours Beverly Crapp, 6000 hours Sally Gaard & Rob Rodini, 6500 hours Laura Nielsen

7000 hours Pat Wilker 9500 hours Gertrude Holmes Jane Wise

Partners of WHA—Community Health Education (CHE) Report By Sherry Jelic, CHE Chair According to the results of a 2015 survey from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), 40% of

older Americans cite maintaining their physical health as a primary concern, and are

interested in opportunities to learn how to maintain their health. I hope that our Partners

health project, “Take a Deep Breath,” has provided you with important information on the

various types of common lung diseases, statistics, treatments, and prevention. Spring tour this year

focused on lung cancer, since it is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the U.S.

Wisconsin reported 4,370 new cases of lung cancer in 2015, and an estimated 3,050 deaths occurring from

lung cancer in the same year. Mortality is high. Smoking is still the leading cause. But, lung cancer is

increasing in people who have never smoked – in fact, 20% of women who develop lung cancer in the U.S.

are lifelong non-smokers. We now realize other factors are just as important for increasing our risk for lung

cancer. Breathing second-hand smoke results in approximately 7,300 deaths each year from lung cancer.

People who are in contact with certain substances at their workplace can put themselves at a higher risk for

developing lung cancer than those who smoke. Certain occupations—painters, wood workers, and mining

are a few—increase the risk. If you or any of your family had a history of lung cancer, your risk increases.

Radon, a naturally-occurring gas from rocks and dirt that gets trapped in houses and buildings, is the

second leading risk factor, resulting in 21,000 deaths from lung cancer each year. Now that you have some

vital information, I challenge you to get involved. Family or friends may want or need to know about the

risks of lung cancer. November is lung cancer awareness month, so do a project in your hospital—put up a

poster on symptoms, such as a continued cough, back pain, or fatigue, which should be reported to their

physician. Encourage smoking cessation programs. Provide information on testing homes for radon.

Remember, healthy air relates to healthy lungs.

In Memory of Friends of UnityPoint Health–Meriter Volunteers and their volunteer

service, $20 is donated to the Foundation’s FOM Memorial Fund! This fund is used to purchase yarn

that Meriter volunteers who knit use to make newborn caps for the Birthing Center. We remember

the following volunteers who have passed away February-June 2016:

Gary Zink (1996—1998) NICU Cuddler

Ruth Winn (1982-2009) Knitter

Tom Bellisle (1989-2006) Bistro and Gift Shop

Carol Henning (1992-2016) NICU Cuddler, Knitter/Crafter

Suggestion Box!!

We are happy to report receiving many welcomed responses to our Suggestion Box!

Today as a volunteer I feel Sad 1. ”Today’s my last day! Continue making Meriter a wel-

coming and educational experience! The OT’s and PSL’s in Pediatric Therapy have been ab-

solutely amazing!” 2. “This was my last volunteer shift after 2 1/2 years which is sad. I have

loved my time as a volunteer here! Meriter treats it volunteers so well and is overall a very

impressive hospital. Thank you for all the time and effort organizing volunteer services and making this such

a wonderful experience! I will miss it!

What should Unitypoint Health–Meriter Continue doing to make this a better place to volunteer?

Being supportive of volunteers learning! Providing parking and letting us use the exercise facility! I think

you are doing a great job already!

If you could change 1 thing immediately what would it be? Suggestions acted upon—Treats: it

costs more in the Bistro (raised treat to $1.75); Elevator: #30 has no Plexiglas flyer holder (Facilities reports

this is a patient transport only elevator); Perinatal Clinic: Put a ceiling mirror outside of the clinic (Facilities

installed on May 16, 2016.)

Thank you for your comments and suggestions! Keep your fresh ideas and suggestions coming and complete

a Suggestion Box care today. We love hearing from you.

Volunteer Services Statistics

Jan—June 2016

Active Volunteers

565

Volunteer Hours Served

31,048

Volunteer New Hires

155

Volunteer Departures

134

Average Monthly hours

Served per Volunteer

11

Fund Raising

2016 Revenue

YTD $4,668

2016 Goal

$10,000

Volunteer Services UnityPoint Health—Meriter 202 South Park Madison, WI 53715 Phone: 608-417-6414 608-417-6026 E-mail: barbara.bruce@unitypoint.org julie.hannifan@unitypoint.org

Volunteer Services Welcomed 49 new volunteers February—June 2016

Volunteer Treats & Meals As of 5/23/16 the Bistro and Dr. Joe’s

beverage or treat available to volunteers increases to $1.75 and

volunteers who are providing service 6 or more hours on a shift can

receive a meal up to $6.50.

Volunteer Summer Dress Code Reminder

As seasons change and warm weather is upon us, it is a good time to

remind volunteers to follow the UnityPoint Health–Meriter Volunteer

Services Dress and Uniform Policy (#5). Volunteers serve as mem-

bers of the total health care team and represent UnityPoint Health—

Meriter in their interactions with patients, family members, staff and

guests. Shorts, flip flops and jeans are not professional attire and

should not be worn while volunteering. Also, please refrain from

wearing perfume, cologne and aftershave as these scents can hinder patient recovery.

Additional Additional

placements placements

4 Tower Welcome Desk NICU

Alan Voong Anna Accardi

Animal Assisted Activities Laura Baggett

Leeann Katzfey Heather Buettner

At Your Service Ellen Conroy

Casey Hines-Munson Elaine Gundlach

Diane Olsen Lisa Davenport

Birthing Center Michelle Eldridge

Katherine Batten Elaine Gundlach

Caitlin Spring Patricia Hooverson

Diane Xue Megan Lecher

Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital Jessie Loeb

Kelly Knapp, Gardner Rona Lukazewski

Emergency Services Sarah O'Brien

Rachel Greenberg Digestive Health Cntr James Larson Knitter, Blood Drive

Bethany Kapanke Heather Popelka Knitter

James Knudtson Physical Therapy

Nabeela Sydeda Heart & Vascular James Brey

Rod Maier Antonique Brown

Gift Shop Taylor Funk

Linda Lauper Mallory Sonenthal

Heart & Vascular Pain Management/Monona Clinic

Pa Kou Thor Harold Robinson

Heart Center Pillows Pulmonary

Bob Henke Julianne Thorn

Joe Hodgeson Spiritual Care

HELP Suzanne Martin

Michael Brennecke Surgery Waiting Room

Renee Kar-Johnson Alex Thomas

Emily Mickelson TeamUP

Clayton Rust Nishat Hossain

Thomas Wade Lindsay Krueger

Brianna Murphy

Natalie Piper

Brianna Statz