Press Release
Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare honors volunteers & Guild members
For Immediate Release, June 14, 2006
Contact:
Chris Doucet, (630) 993-5819
Suzanne Flynn, (630) 993-5605
ELMHURST— The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Guild and Volunteer Services recently held their annual Rose Luncheon in honor of the many volunteers and Guild members who serve the Hospital and health system. During the past year, volunteers donated over 58,100 hours of their time to Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare (EMHC). They served in various departments and locations throughout the health system and also participated in community outreach and special events.
“Our volunteers are wonderful,” said Lora Vega, Director of Volunteer Services, EMHC. "Every day their contributions make a difference in the lives of our patients, their families and our staff."
At the Rose Luncheon, the EMH Guild provided five teen volunteers with a total of $10,000 in scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to teen volunteers who have donated their time and energy to a variety of services within EMHC; have completed over 160 hours of service; intend to pursue a health-related career; and meet the necessary academic requirements.
Recipients of this year’s EMH Guild scholarships are:
- Victoria Rogas, of Wood Dale, attends Driscoll Catholic High School
- Catherine Berkemeyer, of Elmhurst, attends Fenwick High School
- Dan Neubauer, of Elmhurst, attends York High School
- Sara Lennon, of Elmhurst, attends Meadowview Academy
- Stephanie Mackso, of Addison, attends Fenton High School
The Guild also installed their 2006-07 Council. The new Council members are Patty Spencer, Council Chairman; Dorothy Kade, 1st Vice Chairman; Patsy Hucksold, 2nd Vice Chairman; Nancy Borngraber, Corresponding Secretary; Josie Gil, Recording Secretary; and Janet Dubois Treasurer.
At the conclusion of the Luncheon, the Guild presented their annual gift to EMHC, which this year totaled $337,000. This money will support of a variety of Hospital projects and programs, including Hospice, Behavioral Health Services, Guidance Services, Nuclear Medicine and the Family Birthing Center.
For additional information on Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare’s volunteer programs, or to volunteer, please contact Lora Vega, Director of Volunteer Services, at (630) 833-1400, Ext. 41099.