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The Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary is looking for volunteers to reestablish a “Pink Ladies” volunteer program at the hospital. The new program will allow volunteers to help with non-patient care services at the hospital; such as directing visitors to their destination, assisting families who are waiting for patients undergoing surgery, and offering concierge services to patients. The new proposed program will not be officially titled “Pink Ladies” because it will be an opportunity for men and women to generously donate their time to the hospital. The program is in the introductory stage and gathering the volunteers is the first step. “We are looking for individuals that have a compassionate and caring nature. Imagine offering visitors a cup of coffee while they wait or handing a patient a freshly baked cookie as an afternoon snack. These special touches can truly make a big difference and we are proud to have the MCH Auxiliary be a part of it,” said Chad Haskell, MCH Director of Communications. The MCH Auxiliary was officially organized on September 27th, 1956. By 1973, the auxiliary had grown to 385 members and the "Pink Ladies" had recorded 2,072 hours of assisting the hospital and patients. Many of the volunteers served on committees that hand crafted paper roses for patients, bibs for new babies, and stuffed animals for every child patient. They also made operating pads, gauze, sponges, and dressings for the surgical department. While the new generation of volunteers will not be required to bring a needle and thread with them to the hospital, they will need a warm smile and a passion to help others. Current members of the MCH Auxiliary and other individuals that are interested in more information are encouraged to contact Chad Haskell, MCH Director of Communications at 815-772-4003. |