THE P EACEHEA LTH S T. JOHN FOUNDAT I ON
capped an
extraordinary year of success with a great night of entertainment
at the 12th annual “A Star Affaire” fundraising gala. The 2013 event
was the best yet, as local stars offered delightful performances
aligning with the theme of the event, “A Night in Tinseltown.”
PeaceHealth St. John is grateful to all those who gave generously
to the Foundation in 2013. More than ever before, your medical
center is reliant on the generosity of our community to help us
continue to provide great health care. Profound shifts in the way
health care is consumed and paid for are driving PeaceHealth
St. John to find new efficiencies and new ways to serve the health
needs of our community. Your Foundation donations are vital in
helping us maintain great care as we adapt to the new world of
health care delivery.
Looking ahead, PeaceHealth St. John anticipates a significant
transformation in how we care for our patients. For our entire
history, we were here to provide care when our patients became
ill. Going forward, PeaceHealth St. John will be focusing increased
time, energy, and resources on keeping our patients well. Rather
than only raising funds for the latest piece of diagnostic equipment,
there is an excellent chance you’ll also be hearing about our efforts
to develop programs to encourage our patients to eat healthier,
exercise more, stop smoking, and get plenty of rest. It’s just what
the doctor ordered!
If you would like to support the great work of the Foundation,
visit
or
call
360-414-7900
.
Your
gifts
help us
transform health care
Better Breathers Club
When
: Third Wednesday of each month
Where
: Women’s Health Pavilion
Info
: Living well with chronic lung disease.
New topic every month. For patients
and family; no registration needed.
Call
360-414-7384
.
I Understand
—Breast
Cancer Support Group
When
: Monday, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, or
March 24, 6:30 p.m.
Where
: PeaceHealth St. John conference
rooms C/D, second floor
Info
: Courageous and compassionate
women supporting one another. First
hour is educational; second is a group
sharing time. Newly diagnosed and
long-term survivors are welcome.
Call
360-414-2707
.
Cancer Support Group
When
: First and third Friday of each
month, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where
: Women’s Health Pavilion
Info
: Providing support and education
through the cancer journey for patients
and their family. Call
360-636-6983
.
Diabetes Support Group
When
: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5 to 6 p.m.
Where
: PeaceHealth Medical Group
Orthopedic conference room, first floor
Info
: Learn how to live a vibrant life with
diabetes. Share your tips and ideas in a
casual, accepting atmosphere. At this
meeting, we’ll discuss foot health and
diabetes. Friends and family are welcome
and encouraged to attend. No registration
required. Call
360-636-4943
for more
information.
Family Support Group
When
: Second and fourth Fridays of each
month, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where
: Women’s Health Pavilion
Info
: Support and education for those
caring for a loved one with cancer.
Call
360-636-6983
.
Food Addicts in Recovery
Anonymous (FA)
When
: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Where
: PeaceHealth St. John conference
room E
Info
: Free 12-step program for anyone with
food obsession, overeating, undereating,
or bulimia. Call
360-442-9061
.
Paying it
forward
After retiring, Ceci Konvicka was looking for a
meaningful way to fill her time. She found that
volunteering at PeaceHealth St. John gives her
a “higher purpose and reason to be.” Ceci says
she’s met a lot of good people by volunteering
and respects others by treating everyone with
kindness.
For more information about volunteering at
PeaceHealth St. John, call
360-636-4126
.
PeaceHealth
St. John is finding
new ways to serve
our community’s
health needs.
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