Sharrina Cook-General
(520) 417-3153
Sharrina.Cook-General@svrhc.org
Here at Sierra Vista Regional Health Center, we have special group of people that give their time and energy with a beautiful smile. That special group is our Volunteers and Auxiliary members who make a difference to our hospital everyday.
Auxiliary
The Sierra Vista Regional Health Center Auxiliary, founded in 1976, focuses on the needs of the hospital and community by providing us with equipment and programs via money raised through the Gift Shop, bake sales, and various charitable events. The Auxiliary meets once a month in a general meeting to discuss upcoming events and work on current projects. Many of the Auxiliary members also work in departments of the hospital while being involved with the Auxiliary program. Through their gracious efforts, they have provided the following, which is a small portion of their contributions:
Modern Birthing Chairs
Children's Play Cubes
Instant HealthLine
Radiology Equipment
Blood Bank Refrigerator
Portable Sonogram Equipment
Lab Analyzer
Pulmonary Function Analyzer
The Auxiliary also provides scholarships to students in our area who wish to pursue a career in the medical field. In addition to students, they also provide scholarships for employees who plan on furthering their education in the medical field.
Since the first Candlelight Ball in 1987, this annual event has grown to be one of the most talked about events of the year. Occurring each year in March, everyone waits with baited breath to see what the Hospital Auxiliary have in store for their guests.
This event is known for its spectacular decorations and ambience. Guests, decked out in formal wear, start their evening with Las Vegas style gambling while enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. During this time, a Silent Auction is also taking place with fabulous prizes on display, generously donated by local businesses and individuals. Guests' winnings can be used toward the purchase of these prizes.
When dinner is served, guests are treated to a feast that can compete with most five star restaurants. After dinner, everyone can partake in dancing with music provided by a wonderful local band.
All in all, this is the most elaborate social function of the year in Sierra Vista!
Our Current Board of Directors
Mitzi Kirmse - President
Marlene Miller - Vice President
Jean Rogers - Secretary
George Kirmse - Treasurer
Located in the Main Lobby across from the Concierge desk and Client Services windows.
Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
From
collectibles to munchies, Sierra Vista Regional Health Center’s Gift
Shop offers items to delight and comfort you. Operated and staffed by dedicated
Auxiliary volunteers, we are pleased to offer an array of gift items and sundries
to include:
• Ty collectibles
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Large collection of Dreamsicles
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New baby gifts to include clothing and gifts
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Great selection of premier stuffed animals
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Jewelry
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Seasonal gifts and home decorations
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Disposable cameras
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Phone cards
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Mylar helium balloons and balloon bouquets
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Religious and inspirational items
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Child activity sets by Klutz
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Small toys
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Variety of occasional cards for all budgets
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Crossword puzzles
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Used books
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Sundry supply for that “forgotten” item
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Candy and snack foods
We
are delighted to help you in person, however we are pleased to offer a convenient
gift service for when you cannot be here in person. Please call our number
(520) 417- 3129 from anywhere and our creative staff be happy to help you
purchase something special for your loved one or friend, charge it to your
MasterCard or Visa, and deliver it to his or her room.
When you buy from our Gift Shop you also help your community. Our Volunteer staff help keep our operating costs low. Since you are not charged sales tax because of our not-for-profit status, all of our Gift Shop profits are returned to Sierra Vista Regional Health Center so that we may continue to serve our family and friends.
We utilize Volunteers in most of the departments here at the hospital who average about 1000 hours per month. These areas include the clinical departments such as Maternal/Child, Med/Surg, ICU/Tele, Emergency Department, and Rehabilitation Services. Our Volunteers work closely with our nursing staff and technicians to lend assistance wherever needed. They help greet patients and family members, answer phones, stock small supplies, create packets, help with charts, and take items to patient rooms such as flowers or mail. Because of liability, Volunteers are not allowed to administer any type of patient care.
Our non-clinical departments include, Medical Records, Client Services, Human Resources, Patient Accounts, and Nutrition & Food Services. Our Volunteers help out by making copies, data entry, putting together packets, answering phones, covering the office for meetings, and making files and doing food preparation.
Potential Volunteers and Auxiliary members need to complete a two-hour mandatory training before being able to work anywhere in the hospital. We request that all volunteers do a minimum of four hours per month in order to remain active in our program. There's no feeling like the good feeling you get from helping others. If you would like to become involved in our Volunteer or Auxiliary programs, please contact Sharrina Cook-General at 520-417-3153 or Autumn Kaldahl Hospice at 520-417-3082.
