Celebrating our Volunteers!

It's the last day of Volunteer Appreciation Month!

Did you know that we have a group of specially-trained,

four-legged Volunteers at Four Seasons? 

There are 18 certified pet therapy dogs that serve our patients and families in facilities throughout Western North Carolina.  That is one big, talented, loving, adorable pack!

We love ALL of our Volunteers at Four Seasons, but we have a soft spot (right behind the ears) for our pet therapy dogs!

Celebrating our Volunteers!

Did you know that we have over 60 wonderful Volunteers who help staff our Hospice Home Store?

They do everything from running the cash register, receiving and sorting donations, pricing merchandise, helping to keep the store neat and inviting, and providing excellent customer service!  

We are so thankful for our Home Store Volunteers!

Healthcare Cafe: World Cafe

Tune into Healthcare Cafe tomorrow morning at 10:30 to hear answers to your submitted questions!

Listen Here:

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To listen to past episodes of Healthcare Cafe, visit: HealthcareCafe.org

Celebrating our Volunteers!

Did you know that we have a group of Baking Volunteers who make delicious homemade goodies to serve at Bereavement programs and special events throughout the year?   

 

In 2012, our Baking Volunteers made over

160 DOZEN cookies, bars, and brownies!

Yum, yum!

Thank you Baking Volunteers!

WLOS Person of the Week: Joyce Roush Mason

Joyce Mason, Clinical Director at Elizabeth House, was just named WLOS's Person of the Week!

We are so lucky to have such an inspiration walking our hallways each day.

Congratulations Joyce!

Watch Joyce's story here:

http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/potw/stories/wlos_joyce-roush-mason-118.shtml

Healthcare Cafe: Healthy Building Materials

Tune into Healthcare Cafe tomorrow morning at 10:30 to hear Chris discuss Healthy Building Materials with Ken from Ken Gaylord Architecture.

Listen Here:

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To listen to past episodes of Healthcare Cafe, visit: HealthcareCafe.org

Celebrating our Volunteers!

Our Patient Care Volunteers serve our patients in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and in Home Care Settings. 

They provide supportive presence, socialization and caregiver respite as well as help with errands and provide transportation. 

 

In 2012, over 51% of our patients were served by a Volunteer!

Thank you for all you do to bring comfort and support to our patients and their families!

Zambia 2013

Our team has arrived safely in Zambia!

The Palliative Care Association of Zambia (PCAZ) and Four Seasons have collaborated on a volunteer medical project to promote vital health awareness of palliative care and other critical health issues including prevention and treatments for HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and cancer.

Our team of doctors, nurses and social workers will spend time in three communities working to strengthen and support existing resources and promote local health programs.

This project was organized by Dr. Alan S. Baumgarten, a family practice physician in Asheville, Caleb Rudow, an Asheville native and Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia along with Njekwa Lumbwe, National Coordinator of PCAZ and Dr. Janet Bull, Medical Director and CMO of Four Seasons.

National Healthcare Decisions Day

 

Today is the 6th Annual National Healthcare Decisions Day.

 

Does your family know your wishes?

www.nhdd.org

NHDD.org offers a list of educational resources on making healthcare decisions.

Read our monthly newsletter for tips on having the conversation with your family today.



Celebrating our Volunteers!

Last week we celebrated Four Seasons Volunteers at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the NC Arboretum. 

Thank you to all of our wonderful Volunteers who joined us at the beautiful new venue!  And thank you to all the fantastic Four Seasons staff who came out to support the event and show some extra love to our Volunteers! 

A great time was had by all. 

Healthcare Cafe: Caregiving for Dementia Patients

Tune in tomorrow at 10:30 am!

"Caregiving for Dementia Patients" with Dr. Peggy Noel, Memory Care

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To listen to past episodes of Healthcare Cafe, visit: HealthcareCafe.org

Enjoy Music, Coffee, and Desserts While Supporting our Music Therapists!

For more info, visit our Community Events page

Need to get rid of old medicine?

The Henderson County Sheriff's Office is offering the community a safe way to dispose of medicine that is no longer needed.

Saturday, April 13th, residents can drop off unused pharmaceutical medications in a collection box at the Sheriff's Office located at

100 N. Grove Street in downtown Hendersonville.

More Info: www.hendersoncountync.org/sheriff/documents/MedicineDrop.pdf

Celebrating our Volunteers!

Did you know we have a group of very talented Sewing Volunteers at Four Seasons?

They make a variety of different comfort items, quilts, and blankets for our patients:

Last year, our Sewing Volunteers made and donated:

                  774    Beautiful Butterfly Pillows

                             

                       160    Lovely Lap Quilts

                             

                       283    Handmade Hospital Gowns

                                             

                                   ...and much more!

Thank you for all you do to bring comfort to our patients!



Healthcare Cafe: A Partnership for Zambia

Tune in tomorrow at 10:30 am! 

"A Partnership for Zambia" with Dr. Janet Bull

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To listen to past episodes of Healthcare Cafe, visit: HealthcareCafe.org

“The brightest stars are those who shine for the benefit of others.”

Did you know that April is Volunteer Appreciation Month? 

Here at Four Seasons we could not do what we do without our wonderful, compassionate Volunteers.

OUR FOUR SEASONS VOLUNTEERS SHINE!

The 2013 Seasons of Life Soiree is just around the corner!

Crowne Plaza Resort Expo Center - April 27th @ 6:30 pm

* Food * Raffle * Auction * Entertainment *

Don't have your tickets yet? There's still time!

RSVP at SeasonsOfLife2013.com for a night of delicious food, fun, and a chance to impact the lives of those in need!

And don't forget to wear your favorite jeans and jewels!