Paris Community: Paris Hospital honors volunteers, friends
PARIS - A reception was held recently at Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center to recognize and thank hospital volunteers and members of the Friends of PCH for their contributions.The event was held in conjunction with National Volunteers Week, April 17-23, and National Healthcare Volunteers Day, April 18.Approximately 70 volunteers provide daily assistance to patients and staff members at the Paris hospital in three major areas: * Clerical services include assisting with...
Paris Community: PCH/FMC aids hurricane, earthquake disaster victims
PARIS- Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center recently delivered medical supplies to victims of Hurricane Katrina and the earthquake in Pakistan.In October, PCH/FMC delivered supplies including bandages, surgical face masks and triple antibiotic ointment to a branch of the Red Cross volunteering in Baton Rouge, La.Medical supplies also were shipped to victims in Pakistan following the earthquake on Oct. 8. Items donated to the relief effort in Pakistan also included bandages...
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December Through May 22 --- Kindergarten Club at Velma K. Paris Community Center. This is for morning kindergarten students at Pauline Central. Students will be supervised during lunchtime at the school after kindergarten classes. A $90 deposit puts a child on a waiting list. This program is limited to 12 afternoon students. Fees won't be prorated. 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fee is $160 a month. For more information, call the center at 862-1630 Through Dec. 29 --- The weight...
Paris Community: Paris hospital announces contest winners
PARIS - Twelve Edgar County children were selected as winners in the recent Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center contest to create artwork for the PCH/FMC Web site online patient cards.The 12 winners are Buffy Bailey, 13; Jamaica Branch, 9; Mackenzie Burgin, 5; Kyndall Coffman, 10; Alex Elmore, 9; Kelsey Gates, 13; Kyle Keenen, 10; Allison Speicher, 6; Garrett Woltman, 9; and Claire Woods, 7, all of Paris; as well as, Hailey Marvin, 8, and McKala Thompson, 6, of Chrisman. Their...