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Circle of Caring ~ Faith In Action Golf Tournament set for August 21st
The 11th Annual Circle of Caring ~ Faith In Action Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, August 21st at Cooks Creek Golf Club in Ashville, Ohio. Major sponsors include The Citizens Bank, Wal-Mart and Nightengale-Alan Medical. This will be a scramble format with a shotgun start for the participating 4-person teams. Team spots and sponsorships are still available. Registration must be received by July 30, 2010 to participate.
Circle of Caring is dedicated to meeting the needs of the frail, elderly and disabled community members throughout Pickaway County, so that these individuals can remain independent in their own homes. 100% of the proceeds stay in Pickaway County and all contributions are tax deductable as allowed by law. The Circle of Caring program is coordinated by Berger Health System with support from the United Way of Pickaway County and local churches. All funds contributed to Circle of Caring are received and administered by Berger Health Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization.
To find out more about the Circle of Caring ~ Faith In Action Program, please click here.
We Are Family - Berger Employees Smash First Employee Campaign Goal
Berger Health Foundation recently completed its first-ever employee giving campaign for Berger Health System. The employee campaign kickoff was May 5 with a Cinco De Mayo theme and the campaign concluded at the end of May. The employee giving campaign revolved around the theme of We Are Family.
Over 200 employees contributed more than $28,000 for two great causes, well surpassing the campaign goal of $25,000. The Foundation's Employee Giving Campaign Committee, comprised of Berger Health System employees, designated the Berger Family Assistance Fund and digital mammography as the two projects that would receive funding from this year's campaign.
The Berger Family Assistance Fund will help Berger Health System employees who may experience unforseeable hardships with temporary financial assistance to help ease the stress of such unfortunate situations. The digital mammography project will help pay for an additional digital mammography unit for Berger Health System, which directly benefits women's health in Pickaway County.
"The success of this campaign, the first ever giving campaign, shines the spotlight on the caring individuals at Berger Health System and shows that the employees support our health system and the community." said Larry Halm, CFRE executive director of Berger Health Foundation.
Berger Health Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, was created in 2004. Its mission is to encourage, receive and be responsible for charitable gifts that support the development of health-related services at Berger Health System for the residents of Pickaway County and the surrounding communities.
Foundation Purchases Digital Mammography for Berger
March 8, 2010 - Circleville, Ohio
Pictured from left to right are Todd Stevens, Foundation Treasurer; Will Thomaschek, Berger Health System Director of Support Services; Katrina Robinson, Berger Health System Mammographer; and Michelle Bone-Minor, Berger Health System Diagnostic Imaging Manager. They are pictured in front of the current machine that will be replaced at the Circleville Plaza location.
“Digital mammography is just one example of how rapidly healthcare technology is changing,” said Tim Colburn, Berger Health System President & CEO. “The benefits of digital mammography versus traditional mammography are significant, and we want our patients to have the best.”
“The Foundation is extremely pleased to partner with Berger Health System to expand digital mammography availability to local patients,” said Larry Halm, Berger Health Foundation Executive Director. “Almost everyone knows someone whose life has been touched by breast cancer. The disease has no social or economic boundaries.”
Early detection is the key to effective breast cancer treatment. “We understand the demands of women’s busy schedules, so we want to make mammogram screenings as simple as possible,” added Colburn. “The addition of two digital mammography machines will truly benefit our patients – both with convenience and the highest possible technology available.”
Women can have mammogram screenings at three Berger locations: the main hospital, the Women’s Health Center, and the Berger Medical Center near Commercial Point, which currently has a digital mammography machine.
Berger Health Foundation Directors Honored
Pictured above is Larry Elliott (left) who served as President of the Berger Health Foundation Board of Directors from 2007-2009. Larry will continue to serve on the Board in 2010 and is also an active member of the Foundation's Executive, Finance and Golf Classic Committees. Charles Bradley (right), who will be the new President as of December 2009, is pictured presenting a service award to Larry.
Pictured above is Jerry Miller (left) who served on the Berger Health Foundation Board of Directors from 2006-2009. Jerry is also an active member of the Foundation's Golf Classic Committee. Larry Elliott (right), past President, is pictured presenting a service award to Jerry.
Berger Health Foundation Holds Open House
December 15, 2009 - Circleville, OH
More than 60 attendees were present at the Berger Health Foundation office at 1280 N. Court St. for a holiday Open House. Attendees included Foundation Board of Directors members, Berger Health System Board of Governors members, Berger employees and local donors.
The event was held as a way to introduce the new Executive Director, Larry Halm, and his wife Lisa, as well as three new Board of Directors members beginning in 2010, Connie Lewis, Mike Hess and Diane Hill. The event was also held as a way to thank donors from throughout 2009. Guests enjoyed refreshments, giveaways and good company. The Foundation staff would like to extend its thanks to all of those in attendance. We look forward to having you back next year!
Berger Hospice Light Up a Life Raises More than $16,000
December 6, 2009 - Circleville, OH
The 17th Annual Berger Hospice Light up a Life Program raised more than $16,000.00 this year with over 500 contributors. More than 300 individuals attended the ceremony on December 6th, while over 200 attended the tree lighting ceremony. Please see below for more information on Berger Hospice. For more information on becoming a Hospice volunteer or becoming part of the Light Up a Life program, please call (740) 420-7953.
Larry Halm, Executive Director
tel 740.420.8209
fax 740.477.9590
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