Gò0dNews from the Physician’s Desk
Giving Back Through Volunteerism
E
ach year, Hamilton Health Care System honors a
• Patient Services Representative
Hamilton volunteer with a very special award called
• SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit)
the Eva McCamy Award. Eva McCamy was one of
Our volunteers are men and women of all ages,
the first Gray Ladies at Hamilton. She is remembered for her
including those who are in school, working, and retired.
gentleness and servant leadership. Gray Ladies were American Red Cross volunteers who provided non-medical services to sick, injured, and disabled patients in hospitals during World War II. One of the recent recipients of the Eva McCamy Award is Terr Ella Flood. Terr Ella has served as a volunteer at Hamilton for 11 years. She has worked over 4,985 hours at the Hamilton Medical Center information desk, in the gift shop, and wherever she is needed. “After my husband passed away, a friend of mine who volunteered in the hospital gift shop asked me if I would be interested in volunteering with her. I’m so glad I said yes. I love to help people and it’s really been good for me to be around other people and not at
Volunteer Benefits Include:
home by myself.”
• Covered parking
—Terr Ella Flood
• Complimentary meal with each shift • Discounted membership to Bradley Wellness Center
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
• Annual flu shot
• Anna Shaw Children’s Institute
• Discounts on non-prescription items at HMC Rx Care
• Bandy Endoscopy Center
• Free educational opportunities through Hamilton
• Bradley Wellness Center
University Base
• Hamilton Diabetes and Endocrinology Center
• Recognition events
• Hamilton Diagnostics Center
• Referral incentive
• Hamilton Hospice (patient and office support opportunities available)
Interested in volunteering at Hamilton Medical Center? Volunteering is an opportunity to do something
• Peeples Cancer Institute
meaningful and give back to the community. Hamilton
• Turner Maternal and Infant Care Center
volunteers are a vital part of our patient care team. As a
• Westcott Behavioral Health (clerical)
volunteer, you can choose the role that is right for you. Your
• Hamilton Medical Center
help has a far-reaching, positive impact on everyone who
• Admissions
enters our doors. Apply online at HamiltonHealth.com/
• Emergency Room (18 years of age or older)
volunteer or call 706.272.6147.
• Gift Shop • Information Desk • MICU (Medical Intensive Care Unit)
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