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June 2017
An Evening of Hope forPCH Cancer Patients
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Friday • June 2, 2017: Over the years, very little of the significant amountof funds raised by national cancer organizations directly benefited cancerpatients in southern West Virginia. An Evening of Hope was born out of thedesire to rectify that situation. Designed as a celebration of life to honor andsupport cancer patients at Princeton Community Hospital and throughoutthe community, the first annual Evening of Hope honored cancer survivorsand memorialized loved ones no longer with us.
The event raised a total of $21,570.00. That accounted for $10,291.00 in
fundraising sales prior to the event and $11,279.00 on the day of the event.
All proceeds generated by An Evening of Hope will remain in the communityand will be used to help PCH cancer patients who are in need of medications,nutritional supplements, home equipment, travel funds, and more.
Special Event Donors:
Dr. and Mrs. Gopal &Kavita Pardasani
Princeton SeniorHigh School Interact
D&D Installation – Darrell Mabe
Dr. Paul Gilley
Dr. Rowena Chambers
Dr. Joseph Baisden
Dr. Rowena Chambers welcoming the large crowd to the first annual event and explaining howthe funds raised will directly benefit PCH oncology patients.
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Special thanks to the followingvendors and sponsors:Gina and Mike Moore – Petting Zoo
Chick-fil-a Princeton – Mike Wade – providing food
for Survivor Picnic
Outback Steakhouse Princeton – Ahmed Ibraham – providing food for Survivor Picnic
Brandon Ramsey – Balloon Animal Creator
Samantha Ellison & Zoe McClanahan – Kids Zone Tattoos
Emily Huffman & Brandi Huffman - Kids Zone Face
Painters
Nancy Blankenship - Kids Zone Clown
Dorothy White - R&J Concessions
Randal Street - R&A Doughnut Express
Johnny Ward - Shan’s Kettle Corn
Peggy Fain – Swarovski Jewelry
Bill Gill – Hinton Slot Car Track
Ami Lester – Rodan and Fields
Barbara Anderson – Dot Dot Smile Dresses
Kagne Ball – Sweet Dreams Bakery
Joanne Boileau – Children’s Home Society
Ashley Luck – Lularoe
Heather Arnold – Handmade Soy Candles
Jana Jarrett – The Golden Rule Preschool
Buddy Kinser – Buddy’s Busy Bees Honey
Bonnie Allen – Quilts
Lisa Lambert – Let Your Art Shine Pottery
Jennifer Johnson – Origami Owl Jewelry
Michelle Buchanan – Mary Kay
DeAnna Saddler – Thirty One Gifts
Barbara Saddler – Handmade Woven Baskets
Karen Lambert – Handmade Wreaths & Primitives
Melinda Perdue – Oakvale United Methodist
Church BBQ
Amy Rickman – Unique Treats Jewelry
Tim Blankenship – Grand Home Furnishings
Derek Wilson – Community Connections
Erick Man – Coldwell Banker Real EstateSusan Weiss – Thirty One Gifts
Kristin Ayers – LipSense
Jamie Jones – doTerra Essential Oils
Megan Hatfield – Thirty One Gifts
Angela Griffith – Lularoe
Karry Williams – Lularoe
Monica Robb – Handmade Crafts
Folk Art Quilt Rafflefor An Evening of Hope
A special thanks to Peter and Karen Plante who generously donatedthis important folk art quilt to Princeton Community Hospital to beraffled to raise funds for PCH Cancer Charities.
Made in the early 1960s by Martha Miller, an Amish woman, the quiltwas purchased for $300 in 1986 by Barbara Plante at a small gift shopin Sonoita, Arizona.
The quilt featured a hand-embroidered square for each state in theunion that included the state boundary, state bird and flower, the yearof entry into the union, and the ranking by date.
The quilt included a small wall hanging that featured the squares forAlaska and Hawaii, along with a complete outline of the United States.
Case Management’s Tina Herald was the lucky winner of this popularEvening of Hope raffle item. Congratulations, Tina!
Thanks to all who attended and participated in this importantevening. A special thanks to Crystal Mabe, Executive ServicesCoordinator, who organized the event and who worked tirelesslyto see it successfully to fruition. Next year’s celebration promisesto be even bigger and better!
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To view a complete album of photosfrom An Evening of Hope, please visitthe hospital’s official Facebook page. And “like” us if you haven’t already.
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2-West and 4-East Nursing Director Khristy Shrewsbury addressing the gathering of CNAs, MNAs, ERTs, and MHTs in the boardroom.
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Nursing Assistants: Specialists in the Art of Caring – A
special symposium honored and celebrated our CNAs,
MNAs, ERTs, and MHTs with an educational workshop
on June 15.
CNAs, MNAs, ERTs, and MHTs have the extraordinary
responsibility of making a positive impact in the lives of
their patients. By aiding the nursing staff in nearly
every aspect of patient care, they play a major role in a
patient's day-to-day experience within the hospital.
CNAs respond to calls; help move, clean and feed
bedridden patients; monitor blood pressure and vital
signs; and ensure their patients take in enough
nourishment at mealtime.
CNAs, MNAs, ERTs, and MHTs make a significant
contribution to the quality and comfort of a patient's
stay and to the patient’s perception of the care they
receive.
We appreciate and value the work you do! Thank you
for your commitment to your patients, your fellow
employees, and the hospital!
CNA Day at PCH Celebrated June 15, 2017
Saluting our CNAs,MNAs, ENTs, andMHTs:
Jessica AustinJessica BaileyCortney BallJames BauerRachel BlankenshipAshley BowdenSeth BowerBrandon CampDiana ClyburnJoy CoffeyClay CooperMadelyn CunninghamHeather DunaganChristina Dunn
Holly EskewSusan FainDavid FarmerSheena FisherAaron GillsStacey HajengaJoshua HambyPaulinia HarmonKayla HatfieldKathleen HeltonWilliam HobsonHelen HubbardBrittany JenkinsSharon KunsmanJermaine LaneAndrea LeippiAmber LynchVencel Martin
Trina MeadowsAndrew MilgrimKristie MonkMegan MorganCarolyn MullinsSusan PerdueScottie PorterBridget QuesenberryMichael RatcliffTaylor RifeMonica RobbCindy RobertsAmber RoweYolanda SaundersAshley ShowalterMelissa ShrewsburyAndrea ShrewsburyMichele Sively
Crystal SmithAustin SmithBrianna TaylorAlyssa TaylorJohn TaylorSherri ThorntonTena TomsPatricia ValentineKara VenableTorilyn VestSarah WaddleAngela WalkerHarlea WileyLatana WilliamsJohnell WilsonDodie WitkowskiLeilani WoodsJason Woods
Occupational Therapy/Pulmonary RehabParticipated in Annual Black Lung Conference
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Jessica Conley, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; Robert Bailey, former coal miner, black lung sufferer, and Pulmonary Rehab patientat PCH; Kimberly Keen, Director, Occupational Therapy/Pulmonary Rehab; and Debbie Johnson, Benefit Coordinator, Federal Black LungProgram. Mr. Bailey was named Coal Miner Ambassador of the Year and will attend the National Black Lung Conference in Salt Lake City laterthis year.
June 7 – 9, 2017 • Pipestem State Park, Pipestem, West Virginia: The
theme of the annual 2017 West Virginia Black Lung Conference was
Living with black lung disease while battling laws and regulations.
The goal of this year’s conference was to provide the most recent
medical and legal developments in occupational pneumoconiosis.
Symposium topics and presenters included: Keeping Miners Safe
and Healthy by Pat Silvey, Deputy Assistant Secretary, MSHA,
USDOL; Primary Prevention: Black Lung Dust Controls Under the
New Regulations by Cecile Rose, MD, MPH, National Jewish
Health; Lung Functions Associated with Mineral Dust Exposed
Workers by Patty Herrera, MD, Cook County Hospital; and Post-
Explosion Health Hazards for Mine Rescuers and Investigators by
Carl Wemtz, DO, MPH and Anna Allen, MD, MPH, WVU
Occupational Medicine.
Conference Objectives
• Discuss coal mine dust controls and their impact onminers' health
• Describe lung infections and treatments forinfections in workers with mineral dust exposure
• Establish a registry to quantify the outbreak ofpulmonary massive fibrosis
• Understand the health hazards facing miners aftermine explosions
• Conduct a quality assurance system for respiratoryprograms
• Be aware of how and when advanced lung diseasepatients should be referred for transplant evaluation
• Define pulmonary rehabilitation• Discuss state and federal benefits programs for miners
All sessions at Pipestem State Park were well attendedthroughout the three-day conference.
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Princeton, West Virginia • June 5, 2017: Jessica A.
Pennington, Server Administrator of Princeton
Community Hospital, has been selected for inclusion
in the forthcoming Trademark Women of Distinction
Honors Edition for demonstrating dedication,
leadership, and professional excellence. Her
compassion and expertise set the standard in the
industry. She has truly dedicated herself to her
profession. She adds humility and a personal touch to
her relationship with everyone she does business
with – more than the value of her service, it is her way
of treating everyone like an extended member of her
own family that people remember the most. As a
talented, disciplined professional, she has maintained
a proven track record of quality service, driven by her
desire to succeed.
During the vetting process, it was noted along with her exceptional reputation, that she has also
maintained a positive peer rating. Her years of service and her level of expertise contributed to her
inclusion on the honors list. Jessie prides herself on honesty and integrity. She is the kind of
professional that is admired by colleagues and peers alike. Her kindness and willingness to
always help others find solutions to most questions is both exemplary and honorable. She has
made her mark on her profession as an expert and she will become part of history as one of the
top professionals in her field.
Trademark Woman ofDistinction Recognition
Jessica A. Pennington, Server Administrator
About Trademark Women of Distinction
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The talented women profiled in this historic registry share such virtues as determination, courage,leadership, patience, and discipline. It is not these characteristics that set them apart from thegeneral population; rather, it is their high degree of accomplishment as female professionals. Nowmore than ever these women serve as an example. Each of these extraordinary women offer tangibleevidence of the value of hard work, goal setting, and passion.
Trademark Women of Distinction membership provides these accomplished women with a certifiedand validated third-party endorsement of their accomplishments, and serves as a way to spread theword about their success through a trusted network of women brought together by the same commonmorals, values, and dedication. The historic preservation of each woman’s family legacy and personalachievements is also a driving force in the success of the publication. Such a well-researched andverified source ensures that this publication will act as a bridge to forge long lasting new businessrelationships.