Enloe Volunteers...Sharing Your Stories

Creating a Patient Experience

2008-06-17T13:16:00.000-07:00

They don't have certifications, licenses, and letters after their names - but what they do have is TIME. Volunteers - even those who have worked as paid healthcare workers- by sheer nature of their alturistic, community, other-oriented role, are in the most unique position in the hospital environment. They can choose to let of other tasks to simply sit with an anxious patient, answer the

Kudo for the Email-a-Patient Service

2008-05-05T15:22:00.001-07:00

Hello, My husband is currently a patient in your hospital, he’s been there since the 8th of this month. I have a lot of good things to say about his care, however, I would like to comment that I think your patient e-mail service is absolutely the best thing I’ve seen in a long time. I know for a fact it has become a

Thankfulness for Volunteers is Not Limited to Just One Week, One Day

2008-04-30T14:25:00.000-07:00

This week is National Volunteer Week, and tonight is our annual Appreciation Banquet. We have over 200 RSVP's for this evening and I know it will be a lovely, special evening. I am thrilled to see so many staff wanting to share the evening alongside the volunteers who so selflessly serve our hospital. I am enthused to be able to offer an evening of a nice dinner in a beautiful place as a way

For all you do!

2008-04-30T09:21:00.000-07:00

The service of a volunteer is priceless, I think of the age old statement 'How can I count the ways'. Not only do they serve Enloe in a most needed way, but the remnant they leave on many of our personal lives is with out question valuable. They let us know that when we grow up-up, I am still of value, their words of kindness, joy experience and wisdom is as I stated countless. And for the very

Lifeline Team Outstanding!!

2008-04-28T14:47:00.001-07:00

Our team of Lifeline Volunteers is amazing. They donate their time, automobiles (and $$ GAS $$) freely to our Lifeline subscribers and are a huge reason that we are able to keep our rates so low. They routinely give up their Fridays to perform installations, troubleshooting, battery changes, pick-ups, etc. etc. to support the program that helps protect elderly and fragile members of Chico and

Enloe Rehab Center Volunteers

2008-04-25T16:44:00.001-07:00

Enloe Rehab Center Volunteers Our volunteers brighten everyone’s day, especially mine! They smile when they greet you! They say warm, thoughtful, caring words. Their presence makes Rehab a better place; our staff and patients alike benefit from their work here. I am so honored to enjoy the company of these truly generous and giving souls. You are very special. Thank you so much for all that you

ER Volunteers :>)

2008-04-25T16:31:00.001-07:00

It takes a special person to be able to give of themselves in such a caring and compassionate manner as our Enloe Volunteers do. The Emergency Department staff are particularly proud of our dedicated volunteers. We appreciate that these great individuals, Raynor, Margaret, Betty, MaryLou, Gerry, Joan & Donna. choose to spend their precious time in our crazy, busy ER. You make Enloe a better

Alberta Simic Rocks!

2008-04-04T09:26:00.001-07:00

Marketing & Communications is so appreciative of our volunteer, Alberta Simic. She is always upbeat and willing to help us in the office. Alberta not only lends a hand with various projects, but she is also a wealth of information to help us network with the community. We truly appreciate her willingness to share her time to help our department out weekly. Thank you!!!Sharon C.Enloe Medical

Volunteers are Great

2008-04-02T13:16:00.001-07:00

I am amazed at how many things the volunteer do and how hard they work. I am happy to have them on our team. It gives me a very reassuring sense that there is a community out there that supports us.Thanks for everything! Mark C., RNAdministrative Supervisor &Clinical EducatorTogether Everyone Achieves More

Thank you to our volunteers

2008-04-02T10:39:00.001-07:00

Not long ago I was talking with a patient's family member who was waiting in our main waiting room to talk with the surgeon. One of our volunteers came up, introduced herself, and let the patient's family member know that she would be checking with them every 30 minutes until the patient was taken to her room on one of the Med/surg floors. Her reassurance put the family member at ease, and her

Cancer Center Volunteers

2008-04-01T15:37:00.001-07:00

The areas that I manage wouldn't be even half as great without all of our awesome volunteers. They are loving to the patients, the staff and one another and it is a daily reminder that angels do walk amongst us! I have to admit, I don't know that I could make it thru a week without all that they do. Thanks more than you know.Nancy L.,RN, BSN, OCNDirector

Rehabiliation Center Volunteers

2008-04-01T15:24:00.001-07:00

I wish to share my thoughts of gratitude for our volunteers. We have been fortunate to have several Enloe volunteers at Rehab that give time, comfort, and conversation to our patients. They extend a helping hand, share a friendly smile, and speak words of encouragement. Some water the patient's flowers, some play the piano and sing, some deliver reading material, some help with clerical support

Maxine Holvik

2008-03-27T18:43:00.001-07:00

Maxine is a great volunteer for ESPAA. She is the first step in our process of readiness for surgical patients. She shows up never fail. There are those times when we forget to order all the forms she needs and shes like not a problem I can come back tomorrow or when they show up. She is so flexible, always always with a smile on her face. She had an awesome sense of humor. We are so very

Volunteer Appreciation from ESPAA

2008-03-21T12:19:00.001-07:00

Enloe Volunteer, Maxine H., has been a huge help to our department. Maxine comes in on a regular basis and has taken charge of preparing our ESPAA patient's surgery charts. Maxine is always cheerful and pleasant when she is here. She is a quick learner and keeps me informed when she is running low on chart supplies. We at ESPAA appreciate Maxine's dedication and hard work!Pam F., RN, BSNESPAA

Enloe Volunteers

2008-03-21T09:03:00.001-07:00

Where to begin…Enloe volunteers are the best! Here in the Mother & Baby Care Center, the volunteers assist us to meet our vision in the inpatient and outpatient settings. They make Enloe birth certificates, greet and transport patients upon discharge, compile "packs" of papers for patient admissions and generally assist our staff to ensure the unit runs smoothly. Their smiling faces and

Volunteers at Enloe

2008-03-20T17:01:00.001-07:00

I am humbled by the gestures of kindness, caring and respect I see displayed by the Enloe volunteers each and every time I enter the main lobby, the Emergency Department waiting area, the gift shop, or any and every corner of the hospital. Volunteers go quietly about their mission of caring and continually add to my sense of appreciation for all that they do and are..

Like Family

2008-03-12T11:43:00.001-07:00

For the past year and a half, as Secretary of the Volunteer Services department, I have truly been one of the luckiest employees here at Enloe. During this time, I have had the opportunity to work with the most generous, compassionate and incredible group of people I’ve ever known. On a daily basis, I witness volunteers engaging in some of the most heartwarming interactions with patients,