Auxiliary Award

Coffey Health System Chief Executive Officer Dennis George (left) and Friends of Coffey Health System Co-chairs Bernice Bolton and Lois Brinkman (foreground) accept their second consecutive Gold Award of Excellence from the Hospital Auxiliaries of Ka  

Coffey Health System Chief Executive Officer Dennis George (left) and Friends of Coffey Health System Co-chairs Bernice Bolton and Lois Brinkman (foreground) accept their second consecutive Gold Award of Excellence from the Hospital Auxiliaries of Kansas and the Kansas Hospitals Association.  Others in the photo are HAK and KHA representatives. (Photo submitted)

Auxiliary Earns Second Consecutive Gold Award

The Friends of Coffey Health System received the Gold Award of Excellence from the Hospital Auxiliaries of Kansas and the Kansas Hospital Association at a luncheon on Friday, November 13, at the Century II Convention Center in Wichita.

“This is the second consecutive year that our Auxiliary has earned the gold award, which is a testament to the outstanding work they do for the patients, staff, and families of Coffey Health System,” said Coffey Health System Chief Executive Officer Dennis George.  “Two years ago, they were presented the silver award and have followed that with two gold awards recognizing their dedication. This award confirms what we already knew—they are the gold standard.”  

In addition to greeting visitors, auxiliary members help with outpatient clinic admissions, run a thriving gift shop, and offer scholarship opportunities to area graduates.  Proceeds from the gift shop and other fundraisers throughout the year are used to help purchase equipment and beautification projects throughout Coffey Health System.  Auxiliary members also knit caps and booties for the hospital’s newborns and present stuffed animals and balloons to patients under the age of twelve.

Leadership for Friends of Coffey Health System includes Lois Brinkman and Bernice Bolton, co-chairpersons; Chris Thweatt, secretary; and Merlin Williams, treasurer.

 

The Auxiliary unit needs additional volunteers who are looking for rewarding opportunities to be of service to the community.  For more information, contact Lois Brinkman or Bernice Bolton at 364-2121 Ext. 4267.
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