The Auxiliary

Volunteer with monkeysThe volunteer group at Lenoir Memorial is referred to as the Auxiliary. The Auxiliary was formed in 1953 through the efforts of local physicians’ wives. The purpose of the Auxiliary is to serve and assist Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The history and tradition associated with Lenoir Memorial Auxiliary are filled with many successes. It is the Auxiliary who developed the gift shop, sock monkeys for pediatric surgery patients, and complimentary coffee service for patients and visitors.

The Auxiliary has generously donated money for vital equipment, nursing scholarships, the outdoor walking track, the Rehab Department, the Garden Room, the Wellness Center, and much more. Through Auxiliary funding, the Pastoral Care Program has been revitalized increasing the number of active chaplains from 4 to 30. Since its inception in 1986, the annual Lights of Love campaign has raised nearly half a million dollars for oncology services.

In addition to monetary support, the Auxiliary gives the precious gift of time, as volunteers serve in many areas throughout the hospital. Annually, over 40,000 hours are donated to the patients and staff at Lenoir Memorial.

Today, all volunteers at Lenoir Memorial are members of the Auxiliary and can be recognized by the women’s pink smocks and men’s maroon jackets. The Junior Volunteers, ages 14 - 18, are also members of the Auxiliary and are identified by striped cobbler aprons for the girls and red sport shirts for the boys. The Auxiliary has its own board of directors who are elected by the membership.

 
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Carolina Regional Arthritis & Rheumatology, PA

Lenoir Memorial welcomes Carolina Regional Arthritis & Rheumatology, PA to the local medical community -

Geeta Katwa, M.D. FACP, has served as a Clinical Associate Professor for the last 10 years at the Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, NC. Her vast clinical experience includes the diagnosis and treatment of diseases dealing with the muscles, tendons, and joints including: Gout • Fibromyalgia • Polymyalgia • rheumatica • Osteoarthritis • Lupus • Scleroderma • Myopathy • Vasculitis • Osteoporosis • Rheumatoid • arthritis 

Office hours: Monday through Friday • 8 am - 5 pm • Call today for an appointment.  252-686-0932

 

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Safe Kids invites you to “be our guest”

Safe Kids/Safe Communities serves Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties.  Bi-monthly meetings are held at Lenoir Memorial Hospital the lead organization for the coalition. Safe Kids’  mission is to reduce the number of children killed or injured from preventable injuries. If anyone is interested in attending a Safe Kids/Safe Communities meeting, please contact Velvet Tyndall at 252-522-7471 or Joy Brock 252-747-8183.

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Nutrition Counseling

What do Dietitians do?       
Lenoir Memorial Hospital offers one-on-one nutrition counseling services with a registered dietitian who will work with you to create a custom-tailored plan to meet your personal needs, desires and goals.Our professional nutrition experts can develop an individualized eating plan that will help you reach your personal health goals and meet required nutrition adaptations necessary in some complex medical conditions.     

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Dietitians are Clinical Experts

Outpatient nutrition counseling on a variety of subjects such as diabetes, weight loss, and high cholesterol is available one-on-one to our community.

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Wellness Lending Library

Need an interesting presentation for your ladies group, civic organization, or church group? We can help you fill  Through special grant funding, thirty-minute videos and user-friendly discussion guides are available for groups to borrow to facilitate dialogue among participants. Each video is 15-20 minutes long. Call 252-522-7014 to reserve a video at no fee.those chairs!

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REACH for Good Nutrition

A series on the importance of good nutrition for all age groups to achieve healthier life-styles. Healthier eating habits lead to reduced occurrences of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health conditions.  Call 252-5227287 for additional information.

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Heart Failure Support Group

Join us for "The top ten things every person with heart failure needs to know" on the third Tuesday of each month.  This support group is for individuals and family members dealing with the difficulties of heart failure.  The group will focus on support and education. The facilitator is Darlene Houston RN  252-522-7000 ext. 3576.

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Infant CPR

Parents, grandparents and other infant care-givers will benefit from attending one of these free instructional classes. Call 252-522-7014 to sign-up.

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