Hendrick in the News
June 18, 2009
Annual camp teaches kids about living with asthma
June 4, 2009
Camp Courage offers healing and hope for children suffering a loss
May 31, 2009
Children's Miracle Network at Hendrick Children's Hospital has record-breaking year
May 27, 2009
National Cancer Survivors Day celebrated with speakers, butterfly release
May 27, 2009
Abilene Ruff Riders raise funds for breast cancer detection
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June 18, 2009
Annual camp teaches kids about living with asthma
Local kids with asthma will participate in the seventh annual Kohl’s Asthma Summer Day Camp June 22-25 on the Hardin-Simmons University campus. Approximately 40 campers are expected to attend and learn about living with asthma.
This year, the camp is offered free of charge to children with an asthma diagnosis through donations made to Hendrick Medical Center by the Kohl’s Cares for Kids program. Representatives from Kohl’s will make a special presentation at the camp on Wednesday, June 24 at 1 p.m.
During the camp, children ages 7 to 11 with moderate or severe asthma develop a better understanding of their asthma and learn the skills they need to manage it. Campers also enjoy activities such as bowling, arts and crafts and swimming.
The annual camp is part of the Asthma Education Program at Hendrick Medical Center, a comprehensive educational program for individuals with asthma and their families. Through the program, respiratory therapists and certified asthma educators provide instruction and training on asthma self-management throughout the year to residents of the Texas Midwest. For more information on the Asthma Education Program at Hendrick, call 670-2112 or visit www.ehendrick.org/pulmonary/rehab.
Kohl’s Department Stores
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. Kohl’s operates 1,022 stores in 49 states. A company committed to the communities it serves, Kohl’s has raised more than $126 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares for Kids® philanthropic program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.kohls.com.
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June 4, 2009
Camp Courage offers healing and hope for children suffering a loss
More than 100 children will attend Camp Courage, a camp for children suffering the loss of a loved one through death, divorce or other painful transition, Monday, June 8 – Thursday, June 11. The camp, sponsored by Hendrick Hospice Care, is offered for first through 12th graders and is held at Camp Butman in Merkel, Texas.
The four-day, three-night camp offers children typical recreational camp activities, as well as grief activities to build self-confidence, trust and understanding of their grief experience. The supportive environment works to give children an outletfor unexpressed emotions, develop coping skills and provide connections with other children who have suffered similar losses.
In addition to Camp Courage, Hendrick Hospice Care offers Club Courage, a six-week support group for children suffering a loss. Club Courage is offered twice a year, concurrent with the fall and spring school semesters.
Camp Courage and Club Courage are made possible by the support of donations made to Children’s Miracle Network through Kiwanis Clubs of the Texas Midwest. For more information on theCamp Courage and Club Courage programs, call Hendrick Hospice Care at 677-8516.
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May 31, 2009
Children's Miracle Network at Hendrick Children's Hospital has record-breaking year
KTXS-TV completed the two-day Children’s Miracle Network Celebration broadcast today with a total of $820,456 in pledges. The broadcast celebrated the 21st anniversary of Children’s Miracle Network at Hendrick Children’s Hospital.
“We are proud to have so many generous partners in our community who share our passion for providing excellent care for children,” said Tim Lancaster, president and CEO of Hendrick Health System. “One hundred percent of the funds raised in our community stay right here to provide top-quality care for local children.”
Fifteen national sponsors, more than 40 local sponsors and thousands of generous Big Country citizens contributed to the grand total, which surpassed last year’s 20-year high of $783,662.
“Because of our community’s generosity, we will be able to do even more to support children’s services for this area,” said Melinda Blay, Children’s Miracle Network Coordinator at Hendrick. “We want to thank our volunteers, sponsors, donors and miracle families for helping us have a record-breaking year.”
This is the 11th year the Celebration broadcast has been hosted by KTXS-TV. The broadcast originated live from the KTXS-TV studio. KTXS hosts included Wayne McCormick, George Levesque, Chrissie Mouton, Damon Lane and Janet Kwak.
All of the money raised stays in the local community to benefit Hendrick Children’s Hospital and other children’s services at Hendrick Medical Center. Last year, Hendrick treated approximately 30,000 sick and injured kids from 19 counties throughout the Texas Midwest.
Children’s Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children’s hospitals across North America. Each year the 170 Children’s Miracle Network not-for-profit children’s hospitals provide the finest medical care, life-saving research and preventative education to help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries of every kind.
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May 27, 2009
National Cancer Survivors Day celebrated with speakers, butterfly release
Hendrick Cancer Center and WHIMS support group are hosting “Butterfly Kisses and Wishes on Wings” Tuesday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. to commemorate the 22nd Annual National Cancer Survivors Day. Cancer survivors, caregivers, friends and family will gather in the garden area located behind the Shelton Building at Hendrick Medical Center, 2000 Pine Street.
National Cancer Survivors Day, the world’s largest cancer survivor event, is a celebration of life held in hundreds of communities throughout the United States, Canada and other participating countries. All residents are invited to unite in this symbolic event to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality.
“This event will lift your spirit because you can learn how surviving cancer is an attitude about life and living each day to the fullest,” said Kindrah Caffey, a National Cancer Survivors Day coordinator for the “Butterfly Kisses and Wishes on Wings” event. “You will find our community’s NCSD event filled with joy, camaraderie, hope, compassion, faith and love as we honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage.”
The celebration of life will include the release of 200 Painted Lady butterflies and speaker Chris Sanchez, a cancer survivor. Sanchez was diagnosed with stage IV osteosarcoma at age 9, and he has overcome much at the age of 24. Additional speakers include Victor Hirsch, M.D., medical director of Hendrick Cancer Center, and Abilene Mayor Norm Archibald.
A cancer survivor includes anyone living with a history of cancer, from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life. Approximately 10.8 million Americans are now living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis. In the United States, almost half of all men and one third of all women are expected to be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives.
Major advances in cancer prevention, early detection and treatment have resulted in longer survival, and therefore, a growing number of cancer survivors. Physical, financial, and emotional hardships often persist after diagnosis and treatment. Survivors face many challenges such as hindered access to cancer specialists and new treatments, inadequate insurance, financial hardships, employment problems and psychological struggles.
National Cancer Survivors Day is coordinated by the National Cancer Survivors Foundation and sponsored by Astra-Zeneca, Coping® magazine, Lilly Oncology and R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation. Visit www.ncsdf.org for more information.
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May 27, 2009
Abilene Ruff Riders raise funds for breast cancer detection
The Abilene Ruff Riders are teaming up with Vera West Women’s Center at Hendrick Medical Center during their game Saturday, May 30 to raise funds for the Hope Fund, which provides mammograms for women who cannot afford them. The game against the Corpus Christi Hammerheads begins at 7 p.m. at Taylor County Coliseum.
During the game, each Abilene Ruff Riders team member will wear a special black and pink jersey featuring a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon. The jerseys will be auctioned during the game with all proceeds benefiting the Hope Fund.
Because breast cancer is treatable when found at an early stage, all women over 40 should have a yearly mammogram to ensure cancer can be detected at the earliest stage. Previous community funding assistance was available for women age 50 years or older. The Hope Fund was established in 2001 to ensure no woman in the Big Country misses this potentially life-saving procedure, regardless of her ability to pay.
Mammography is the third vital component for early detection along with self-exams and yearly clinical breast exam. Vera West Women's Center at Hendrick Medical Center is committed to seeing that every woman in the community has access to a mammogram.
For more information about the Hope Fund or how to apply for assistance, please contact The Alliance for Women and Children at 677-5321 or Vera West Women’s Center at Hendrick at 670-3950.
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