The Auxiliary
The 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.
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.
LEARN MORENutrition 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. Focusing On Your Unique Dietary Health Concerns Our dietitians can assess and provide for the nutritional needs of inpatients, and outpatient community members. Nutrition counseling is given for diabetes, geriatrics, maternal and child health, sports nutrition, weight loss or gain, cancer related nutrition issues, and food allergies. Many other situations also can benefit from nutrition counseling. The dietitian will work with your physician to provide a treatment plan which may include the following:
· ideal body weight, caloric and dietary needs
· foods that help facilitate swallowing
· special diets for children and seniors
· dietary modifications that need to be made as a result of an acute situation or a disability
· patient and family education on nutrition topics related to diseases (i.e., diabetes, short bowel syndrome)
Recognize a nurse Sunday
This year Recognize a nurse Sunday is May 2, and as part of the National Nurses Week promotion, we hope that you will take this opportunity to recognize the nurses who are part of your community.
LEARN MOREDietitians 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. If you are interested in seeing a Registered Dietitian, please call the Lenoir Memorial clinical nutrition office at (252) 522-7287 and let our staff help obtain a physician referral for you. Once we have received a physician’s referral your appointment can be scheduled.
LEARN MOREWellness 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!
LEARN MORESafe Kids - National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day
This gun violence prevention event includes a display in the Lenoir Memorial lobby and free gun locks while they are available. The event is scheduled to last from 10 am - noon
LEARN MORESafe Kids sports injury prevention clinic
Children of all ages are invited to attend this sports injurty prevention clinic. Many sports injuries are preventable with proper equipment and conditioning.
LEARN MORESafe Kids car seat check up event
Take advantage of this opportunity to get your car seats checked by trained professionals. A Spanish interpreter will be available.
LEARN MORENational Safe Kids Week kickoff
Safe Kids of Lenoir County along with Safe Kids North Carolina and the North Carolina Department of Insurance will kickoff this week-long event at the Kinston Indians baseball game. For more information call 252-522-7471.
LEARN MORESafe Kids bike rodeo
Kids ages 5-15 years old are invited to come out and ride in the rodeo. Safe Kids is co-hosting this event with the Jones County Health Department. Kids are encouraged to bring their own bikes. The event will take place at Jones Senior High School, 1490 Highway 58, Trenton, from 10:45 - 12 noon
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