Have you ever thought about what goes into hospital operations? Oftentimes we spend so much time thinking about doctors, nurses and patients that we tend to overlook those who work behind the scenes to take care of the hospital building itself. Each pipe, ventilation shaft, walkway and…
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The Melanie Childers Story: Hospital Chaplain Celebrates 20th Year of Service
We all have preconceptions in life. Predetermined ideas of what is right and wrong based on our own upbringing, faith or lack of it, and individual life experiences. Preconceptions in and of themselves are not necessarily a bad thing, but sometimes challenging them can soften hearts and lead to opportunities for love and grace. Read More: The Melanie Childers Story: Hospital Chaplain Celebrates 20th Year of Service
Volunteer Susie Morgan is retired and ‘refired’ after a career at ASU
Hi! My name is Susan (Susie) Morgan and I have been a volunteer in the Gift Shop at the Watauga Medical Center since October of 2016. I retired from Appalachian State University in 2015 after 20 years in various positions, most recently as Director of Academic Testing. Read More: Volunteer Susie Morgan is retired and ‘refired’ after a career at ASU
Barbara Robinson: 12 years of volunteer service
Barbara Robinson has been volunteering at WMC since 2006. She currently volunteers in radiation oncology and is a true blessing to anyone she meets. Read More: Barbara Robinson: 12 years of volunteer service
From point A to point B: patient experience begins with Wendy Martin and the materials management team
Do you ever stop to think about what goes into your purchasing decisions? For most of us, many factors work together to help us decide on a product. At the speed of scrolling we like to investigate everything, but we often don’t stop to consider how a company’s supply chain works before we…
read moreThe Lisa Cook Story: There is always room for one more at the table
Lisa Cook was born and raised in Miami, Florida. It was there that she learned how to pick, peel and eat wild sugar cane, launch mango seeds with a flick of the wrist and appreciate the sound of her father’s five-string banjo. During her teenage years she worked as a hotel maid, a cashier at Winn-Dixie and as a junkyard parts salvager. Now, she’s an integral part of serving 1,500 meals per day at the Healthcare System. Read More: The Lisa Cook Story: There is always room for one more at the table
Cancer Center Volunteer Dema Spann
Dema Spann has been a wonderful asset to the Seby Jones cancer center since she started volunteering there in 2011. Read More: Cancer Center Volunteer Dema Spann
Fran Greenfield steals the show as a “swing” volunteer at Watauga Medical Center
Fran relishes the chance to assist the professionals she encounters at Watauga Medical Center; and she applauds the many dedicated volunteers who selflessly give of their time and energy. Read More: Fran Greenfield steals the show as a “swing” volunteer at Watauga Medical Center
The Melanie Thomas story: discover the heart inside the vault at the Cancer Center
At first glance, it is her purple scrubs and bedazzled shoes that are hard to miss in-and-around the treatment room, also known as the vault at the Cancer Center. But, it is her warm smile, infectious laughter and joy-filled heart that allows her patients to feel at ease during their treatment. Read More: The Melanie Thomas story: discover the heart inside the vault at the Cancer Center
Volunteer Spotlight: Carol Hinshaw
Watauga Medical Center volunteer Carol Hinshaw is one of the smiling and friendly faces you might see when you visit the hospital’s gift shop. Read More: Volunteer Spotlight: Carol Hinshaw