NEADHVS Annual Spring Conference Registration form to come
The MSDHVS group is looking forward to hosting the New England conference in Portland, Maine, on May 22-24, 2012. Click here to download the brochure.
Gordon elected president of healthcare volunteer group
BELFAST — Sandra Gordon, community relations coordinator at Waldo County General Hospital, was recently installed as president for the Maine Society Directors of Healthcare Volunteer Services for a two-year term.
Betty Walker is MHA Caregiver of the Year
A woman who became Cary Medical Center’s “chief entertainment officer,” and, more formally, the director of volunteer services, has been selected as the Maine Hospital Association’s 2011 Caregiver of the Year.
Kathy Berube receives NEADHVS President’s Award
Kathy received the President’s Award at the NEADHVS spring conference in RI for her Ambassador Program at Maine Medical Center.
Judi Trenholm receives Maine Society DOVE Award
The DOVE Award recognizes a Maine DVS who demonstrates leadership qualities at the local, state, regional or national levels, and in the management and use of volunteers in his/her institution. Judi is DVS and Gift Shop Manager at Pen Bay Medical Center, Rockport. She has been a Maine Society member five years, and volunteered to accept the position of by-laws chair two years ago, as well as helped update the Maine Society administrative manual, a valuable resource for our organization.
Other Maine News
From Connie Bright at Lincoln County Healthcare (Miles and St. Andrews Hospitals) is a very happy announcement “that our “retired” friend Steve Hurd is now working at Lincoln County Healthcare here in Damariscotta and Boothbay.
More good news to report
New member Lorna Hatch was selected as the new Chief, Voluntary Service, at the VA Center at Togus effective 6/19/11, replacing Steve Hurd. Congratulations, Lorna! Lorna has worked in the department for many years and it’s nice to see that she is recognized for her years of service.
NE Spring Conference
May 24-26, 2011
At the Hilton in Providence, Rhode Island
NEADHVS Spring Conference Brochure
The 2011 NEADHVS Spring Conference will take place May 24-26 in Providence, Rhode Island.
Nationally-known speaker Betty Stallings will be presenting. Don't miss this opportunity for education, networking and renewal with your fellow members.
NEADHVS 2011 President’s Award for Outstanding Program Development
For award information and application please take a look at the Awards Page.
Click here to go to the awards page
High Tea for Staff: A Unique Way of Caring for the Caregiver
Hasbro Children’s Hospital, the pediatric division of Rhode Island Hospital, has implemented a unique volunteer program: targeting staff as the customer. Within the program, a volunteer provides a High Tea, complete with its formal protocols, china tea cups and scones to staff at the hospital.
CHANGE IN NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
April 10, 2011 – April 16, 2011
NEW ENGLAND AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE (NEAPE Award)
Purpose: To recognize members who have demonstrated extraordinary service and contributions to the advancement of the healthcare volunteer management profession, the Association, and their local healthcare facility and community. Previous members who have received this award are Michele Caruso, Pat Rowell, Joe Dooley, Sandy Cranford and Millie Stewart.
"Case" Study in Compassion: Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Volunteer Sewing Group Stitch Together Tokens of Comfort for Hospital Pediatric Patients
For some, sewing is a hobby. For Lorraine Turnquist, Vicki Yale and Josephine Gangitano, it’s a mission. The three L&M volunteers meet once a week in the basement of the hospital’s "c" building to sew pillow cases for L&M’s pediatric patients.
Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services
CCVA has recently assumed management of the CAVS (Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services) certification, a program especially for leaders of volunteers in healthcare settings.
Steve Hurd, CAVS, President of NEADHVS has been presented with the Award for Excellence from AHVRP!
The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service and contribution to the Society and to the profession of healthcare volunteer management.
Congratulations go out to our very own Betty Acheson
Congratulations go out to our very own Betty Acheson from the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vermont who was just awarded the Extraordinary Program Award at AHVRP for her Veterans farmers market program. Millie Stewart was nice enough to send a photo of Betty and some other New Englanders who were there to cheer her on in St. Louis. Please click read more to see picture.
Congratulations to Sandy Marshall
Congratulations to Sandy Marshall for her election to the AHVRP Board of Directors. Sandy will serve a 3 year term strengthening New England’s presence on the national level. Sandy will join Mary Rahaim as a board member at large as Kelley Boothby’s term ends. Congratulations Sandy.
Michelle Caruso, CAVS Selected as the 2009 New England Award for Professional Excellence (NEAPE) Winner
Michelle Caruso, CAVS is the recipient of the 2009 NEAPE Award. Michelle joins a prestigious group of Award winners including Pat Rowell, Massachusetts General Hospital, Joe Dooley, CAVS Bedford VA Hospital, Sandy Cranford, CAVS, Maine Medical Center, and Millie Stewart, Mid Coast Hospital.
2009 Team of Stars Awards
The second annual Team of Stars awards were presented at the NEADHVS Spring Conference this year.
This award is given to members of NEADHVS whose commitment to the organization is exceptional. The award recipients are chosen by the present and former NEADHVS Presidents for service.
Professional Development Committee
Presidents’ Award 2009
The Presidents’ Award is about how we can continue to meet the needs of patients, families, care providers and our community, even in difficult economic times.
This year’s winner was the Hartford Hospital’s Fall Prevention Safety Monitoring Volunteer Program submitted by Eileen Pelletier and Kelley Boothby.
Steve Hurd (ME) Receives VA Award for Excellence
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded its annual Voluntary Service Award for Excellence to Steven K. Hurd, a 36-year employee of the Togus, Maine VA Medical Center.
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