Category Archives: Borgess Volunteers

Borgess Hospice offers training for volunteer service

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Posted by Lew Tysman on September 13, 2010 – 10:35 pm
Filed under Borgess Health, Borgess VNA Home Health & Hospice, Borgess Volunteers

Hospice gives strength, support and quality care to patients, families and caregivers.  Volunteers play an important role in providing that support.  

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Borgess Hospice will offer training for persons who wish to serve in a variety of volunteer roles supporting patients and their families, as well as those who provide care to the patient.  The free training will be provided from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Wednesday, October 9 at the office of Borgess VNA Home Health & Hospice, 348 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo.  Volunteer opportunities include:

Patient-Family:   Volunteers provide compassion, respite for the caregiver and other important support for patients at home or in extended care facilities.

Expressive Arts:  Volunteers assist patients in a variety of creative activities including journaling, music and various art forms.

Administrative:  Volunteers provide assistance to staff in program areas including medical records, billing and volunteer services.

While there is no cost, pre-registration is required.  Call 269.343.1396 or 800.343.1396 to register or learn more. 

Borgess Hospice offers comprehensive 24-hour services to patients, family members and caregivers including:  home, hospital and extended care facility visits by nurses certified in and experienced with the care of hospice patients; medications, medical equipment and supplies related to end of life diagnosis; physical, occupational and speech therapies; and counseling and emotional support.  Additional information is available at homehealth.borgess.com.

Still in the “Green” After 19 Years – Borgess Golf for Health Tournament a Fundraising Success

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Posted by Lew Tysman on July 29, 2010 – 3:09 pm
Filed under Borgess Foundation, Borgess Health, Borgess Volunteers, Events

With 108 golfers, the 19th Annual Borgess Golf for Health on July 19 raised money to help fund ongoing renovations to Borgess Medical Center’s Level I Emergency & Trauma Center. The Borgess Volunteers and Borgess Foundation presented the outing proceeds in a check for $27,000 to Dr. Steve Kujacznski, medical director, Borgess Emergency & Trauma Center.

“During my 20-year tenure at Borgess, the number of ER patients has grown to more than 50,000 a year,” said Steve Kujacznski, DO, medical director, Borgess Emergency & Trauma Center. “An important part of caring for ER patients is providing them with a quiet environment that affords confidentiality. Our renovated department will feature rooms that are more spacious, comfortable and private.”

The 2010 Borgess Golf for Health outing was successful due to support from businesses and individuals as sponsors and players.

“We sincerely appreciate the expertise provided by Gull Lake Country Club, and the generosity of our major sponsors, Premier Radiology, AVB Construction, Crothall Healthcare, Kalamazoo Emergency Associates and Neurosurgery of Kalamazoo, PC,” said Tony McDonnell, executive director, Borgess Foundation. “Everyone enjoyed a beautiful day of golfing and supported a very worthy cause–the enhancement of the Borgess Emergency & Trauma Center.”

“There are many reasons why more than 100 golfers like me participate in the Borgess Golf for Health outing every year,” said Joe Brogger, director, private sector employee benefits, Burnham & Flower Insurance Group, who has played in the event for more than 15 years. “The event runs like clockwork. The pro-clinic, onsite physical therapist and emergency personnel give the event a professional feel. Every detail is handled perfectly, and everyone is so friendly and genuinely pleased to have the support of all participants.”

Built to serve 42,000 patients annually, the Borgess Emergency & Trauma Center (ETC) was last renovated in 1975. Since the guarantee was implemented for patients to see a physician within 30 minutes of arrival, ETC annual volume has reached 57,000. The current ETC renovation will provide a more secure, comfortable healing environment for 1.2 million patients and their families who will utilize the ETC over the next decade.

In addition to knowing they will be seen by a physician within 30 minutes, patients have the assurance they are receiving care in a verified Level I Trauma Center, recognized for providing urgent, advanced, comprehensive care for the most severe illnesses and injuries.

2010 Borgess Golf for Health Key Results

  • First Place Team: Joe Brogger, Jr, Robert Benjamin, Robert Britigan and Gregory St. Arnold
  • Second Place Team: John Bakos, Jack Gesmundo, Joe Gesmundo and Daryl Rand, American Village Builders
  • Random Team Winners: Frederick Brown, Robert Brown, Sr., Craig DeNooyer and Terry Patterson, Treystar 
  • Longest Drive, Men: Thomas Merritt; Women: Susan McDonald
  • Closest to Line, Men: Robert Britigan; Women: Dina Ciaffone
  • Closest to Pin, Men: John Kittredge; Women: Linda Lawton
  • Longest Putt, Men: Craig DeNooyer; Women: Connie Learman

Borgess Volunteer Sponsored Jewelry Sale

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Posted by Lew Tysman on July 6, 2010 – 1:02 pm
Filed under Borgess Foundation, Borgess Volunteers, Events

Want to give your wardrobe a little more sparkle and shine? At this volunteer-sponsored sale, you’ll find gold, silver and gemstone jewelry — all at prices that will dazzle you. Best of all, you’ll lend your valuable support to Borgess Health programs and the purchase of important medical equipment.

When: Friday, July 16th, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Borgess Medical Center Campus, Lawrence Education Center, 123/124

Cash, credit cards, checks and payroll deduction accepted.