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Our last volunteer spotlight for National Volunteer Week is Kathy! Kathy, a retired school teacher, started volunteering 19 years ago with our "Reach Out and Read Program (ROAR)." After accidentally coming in on a holiday to volunteer, she saw the Emily Center was open and told staff, "I am here, what can I do for you?" It has been more than 10 years since that day and Kathy still volunteers her time at the Emily Center. Monday mornings you will find Kathy sitting at the front desk greeting all those that enter the Center with a great big smile! Kathy says, "It is a great place to volunteer, I am so lucky to have found my niche at the Hospital." We asked staff to describe Kathy and they unanimously agreed she is ‘caring, polite, helpful and consider her an important part of their team. Thank you, Kathy, for all of your help with the Emily Center and always bringing joy to those who visit!
Our last volunteer spotlight for National Volunteer Week is Kathy! Kathy, a retired school teacher, started volunteering 19 years ago with our "Reach Out and Read Program (ROAR)." After accidentally coming in on a holiday to volunteer, she saw the Emily Center was open and told staff, "I am here, what can I do for you?" It has been more than 10 years since that day and Kathy still volunteers her time at the Emily Center. Monday mornings you will find Kathy sitting at the front desk greeting all those that enter the Center with a great big smile! Kathy says, "It is a great place to volunteer, I am so lucky to have found my niche at the Hospital." We asked staff to describe Kathy and they unanimously agreed she is ‘caring, polite, helpful and consider her an important part of their team. Thank you, Kathy, for all of your help with the Emily Center and always bringing joy to those who visit!
Our next featured volunteer for #NationalVolunteerWeek is Richard! “I really enjoy my time volunteering. Staff at the Hospital, they really appreciate us and it shows. It is more than just saying ‘thank you,’ they make it known how much we help them and they value us. This makes it very easy to volunteer." Richard has been a volunteer for four years at Phoenix Children’s in two different areas: the 8th floor playroom and helping with patient transport. Although he usually volunteers in the morning, staff say it is not unusual for him to stay through the afternoon to help patients who are in need of extra attention. When on the 8th floor, Richard can be seen playing with children in the playroom, snuggling babies or lying on the floor of a patient room playing with a toddler. He is up for any challenge and never fails to bring joy to our patients and staff! Thank you, Richard, for everything you do to make our kids' hospital stay so much less stressful and a lot of fun!
Our next featured volunteer for #NationalVolunteerWeek is Richard! “I really enjoy my time volunteering. Staff at the Hospital, they really appreciate us and it shows. It is more than just saying ‘thank you,’ they make it known how much we help them and they value us. This makes it very easy to volunteer." Richard has been a volunteer for four years at Phoenix Children’s in two different areas: the 8th floor playroom and helping with patient transport. Although he usually volunteers in the morning, staff say it is not unusual for him to stay through the afternoon to help patients who are in need of extra attention. When on the 8th floor, Richard can be seen playing with children in the playroom, snuggling babies or lying on the floor of a patient room playing with a toddler. He is up for any challenge and never fails to bring joy to our patients and staff! Thank you, Richard, for everything you do to make our kids' hospital stay so much less stressful and a lot of fun!
Our next volunteer spotlight for #NationalVolunteerWeek is Ruben! "I have volunteered at a variety of places, which have all been great – but Phoenix Children’s was so professional and well run – I just knew I wanted to be a part of it." Ruben began volunteering after he retired from the Department of Public Safety in 2016. He volunteers in the Child Life Zone, but is quick to help wherever he is needed. One of Ruben's favorite moments was giving a stuffed animal to a child checking in for an appointment. He said it was a small gesture, but you could see the child’s face light up with pure joy. "Some kids are aware, some are not as aware, on why they are here - but if you can help them smile - it is everything." Thank you, Ruben, for bringing so much joy to our patients, their families and our staff!
Our next volunteer spotlight for #NationalVolunteerWeek is Ruben! "I have volunteered at a variety of places, which have all been great – but Phoenix Children’s was so professional and well run – I just knew I wanted to be a part of it." Ruben began volunteering after he retired from the Department of Public Safety in 2016. He volunteers in the Child Life Zone, but is quick to help wherever he is needed. One of Ruben's favorite moments was giving a stuffed animal to a child checking in for an appointment. He said it was a small gesture, but you could see the child’s face light up with pure joy. "Some kids are aware, some are not as aware, on why they are here - but if you can help them smile - it is everything." Thank you, Ruben, for bringing so much joy to our patients, their families and our staff!
National Volunteer Week continues with Erin who has been a volunteer since 2012! “I like seeing them be kids; it’s why I am here. They spend a lot of time being sick and tired. If you can help them with normalcy, whether that’s Uno or that’s making a teenager laugh with you or [with the babies] giving them snuggles and some songs - then that makes me feel like I did something for them, even if I can’t fix today or tomorrow. It’s really rewarding for me to get to know these kids.” Erin volunteers her time in the 7th floor playroom and in the NICU, in-between attending medical school at Mayo Clinic. Erin’s passion is pediatrics and says her volunteer role brings joy wherever she goes by singing, greeting families with a smile or visiting patients one-one-one if they can’t come to the playroom. Thank you, Erin, for the difference you make at Phoenix Children's!
National Volunteer Week continues with Erin who has been a volunteer since 2012! “I like seeing them be kids; it’s why I am here. They spend a lot of time being sick and tired. If you can help them with normalcy, whether that’s Uno or that’s making a teenager laugh with you or [with the babies] giving them snuggles and some songs - then that makes me feel like I did something for them, even if I can’t fix today or tomorrow. It’s really rewarding for me to get to know these kids.” Erin volunteers her time in the 7th floor playroom and in the NICU, in-between attending medical school at Mayo Clinic. Erin’s passion is pediatrics and says her volunteer role brings joy wherever she goes by singing, greeting families with a smile or visiting patients one-one-one if they can’t come to the playroom. Thank you, Erin, for the difference you make at Phoenix Children's!
National Volunteer Week is this week! It's a time to celebrate the impact volunteers make through the gift of their time and talents. Volunteer Services provides caring volunteers for children and families for Phoenix Children's. These volunteers support various programs and areas throughout the Hospital. In 2017, more than 4,480 volunteers dedicated 78,787 hours to Phoenix Children’s families. This is equivalent to 37 full-time employees valued at $1,856,221 of donated time. A HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers. We are eternally grateful for the impact you have on our patients, their families and staff within our hospital. For more information on how you can volunteer, visit: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQfB6.
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Benjamin Wright, MD, was recently awarded a New Investigator Award through the Arizona Biomedical Research Consortium, which provides three years of funding for his Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) project. EoE is a rapidly increasing, food-driven condition resulting in severe esophageal dysfunction. Unfortunately, current testing doesn't reliably identify triggers, therefore Dr. Wright and his team are looking to address key knowledge gaps in order to improve diagnosis and treatment. Congratulations, Dr. Wright!
Benjamin Wright, MD, was recently awarded a New Investigator Award through the Arizona Biomedical Research Consortium, which provides three years of funding for his Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) project. EoE is a rapidly increasing, food-driven condition resulting in severe esophageal dysfunction. Unfortunately, current testing doesn't reliably identify triggers, therefore Dr. Wright and his team are looking to address key knowledge gaps in order to improve diagnosis and treatment. Congratulations, Dr. Wright!
Every year, PHOENIX magazine honors the Valley’s Top Doctors, based on a survey of healthcare professionals throughout the Valley. This is a very well-deserved recognition of the care and dedication our physicians provide to our patients and families every day. Congratulations to all of our physicians who were named to the 2018 Top Doctors list and to Dr. Cindy Bauer and Dr. Kaleo Ede who were selected as two of this year’s Q&A spotlight features!
Every year, PHOENIX magazine honors the Valley’s Top Doctors, based on a survey of healthcare professionals throughout the Valley. This is a very well-deserved recognition of the care and dedication our physicians provide to our patients and families every day. Congratulations to all of our physicians who were named to the 2018 Top Doctors list and to Dr. Cindy Bauer and Dr. Kaleo Ede who were selected as two of this year’s Q&A spotlight features!
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our new Mercy Gilbert Pediatric Outpatient Rehab Center! http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQV60
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our new Mercy Gilbert Pediatric Outpatient Rehab Center! http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQV60
Employee Spotlight: Peggy Fullenkamp-Oomens, MS, RD, CNSC, Pediatric Dietitian III, Nutrition As we continue to celebrate Nutrition Month, we are spotlighting one of our pediatric dietitians who has been with Phoenix Children's since the beginning. Originally from South Dakota, Peggy graduated from ASU with her degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. It was only after returning to the Midwest for an internship, she realized she missed the mountains, sunsets and the lack of snow to shovel. So, she decided to move back, landing a job at Good Samaritan Hospital in OB and pediatrics. Peggy cherishes her teammates she has worked with through the years and continues to be motivated by the chance of making a difference in our patients' lives. "I love that nutrition is such an integral part of pediatrics – all children need good nutrition to grow and develop," said Peggy. "Pediatricians tend to be more collaborative with dietitians because of this." Peggy, thank you for everything you do for Phoenix Children's and for your continued dedication to making a difference in our patient's lives!
Employee Spotlight: Peggy Fullenkamp-Oomens, MS, RD, CNSC, Pediatric Dietitian III, Nutrition As we continue to celebrate Nutrition Month, we are spotlighting one of our pediatric dietitians who has been with Phoenix Children's since the beginning. Originally from South Dakota, Peggy graduated from ASU with her degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. It was only after returning to the Midwest for an internship, she realized she missed the mountains, sunsets and the lack of snow to shovel. So, she decided to move back, landing a job at Good Samaritan Hospital in OB and pediatrics. Peggy cherishes her teammates she has worked with through the years and continues to be motivated by the chance of making a difference in our patients' lives. "I love that nutrition is such an integral part of pediatrics – all children need good nutrition to grow and develop," said Peggy. "Pediatricians tend to be more collaborative with dietitians because of this." Peggy, thank you for everything you do for Phoenix Children's and for your continued dedication to making a difference in our patient's lives!
Phoenix Children's Human Resources Department volunteered as a team at Project C.U.R.E., an organization that obtains outdated or in surplus medical supplies from hospitals throughout the Valley. They send these supplies to developing countries that do not have the medical supplies necessary to support health functions. PCH's HR did inventory, sorted medical supplies and packed them for shipping to Uganda. Thank you, for all of your hard work!
Phoenix Children's Human Resources Department volunteered as a team at Project C.U.R.E., an organization that obtains outdated or in surplus medical supplies from hospitals throughout the Valley. They send these supplies to developing countries that do not have the medical supplies necessary to support health functions. PCH's HR did inventory, sorted medical supplies and packed them for shipping to Uganda. Thank you, for all of your hard work!