There\u2019s some new equipment in the obstetric unit and it\u2019s all thanks to a dedicated organization and the Tyrone community.
\nThe Tyrone Hospital Development Council\u2019s Third Annual Tree of Light fund raiser, generated $3,386.04 to benefit Tyrone Hospital this year, opening the door for the hospital to add a much needed service for newborns.
\nTypically, the Development Council raises funds to help purchase one piece of capital equipment each year. According to Miles, this year was an exception.
\n\u201cWe became aware of a tremendous opportunity,\u201d he said. \u201cWe were able to purchase a variety of \u201clike new\u201d obstetrics equipment from Bon Secour Holy Family Hospital since they closed their maternity unit.
\n\u201cWe discussed this option with hospital administration and clinical personnel and decided to make the purchase from Bon Secour,\u201d he continued. \u201cThey were very \u2018community conscious\u2019 and were able to bundle some equipment and make it available at a great price. We couldn\u2019t pass it up.\u201d
\nItems purchased include three infant resuscitation beds, maternity beds, tables, and fetal monitors. The total cost for the items purchased was $5,000.
\n\u201cThis was the third year for the Tree of Light fund raising event. It has quickly become a community tradition,\u201d said Randy Miles, Development Council chairman.
\nThe fund raiser involves the sale and display of angels bearing the names of loved ones being honored or remembered or to recognize a business or organization. This year, the Tyrone Area High School Key Club helped in the effort by selling special candles.
\nMiles said the Development Council is grateful for the support from the community and hospital family and for the donations that made this year\u2019s event possible.
\n\u201cWe received contributions from a variety of individuals and organizations,\u201d he said.
\nIn addition, JB Tree Farm in Alexandria provided a tree for the exterior of the hospital. Peter Hedberg provided vocal selections for the lighting ceremony. Sunda Baney, provided additional exterior lights. Richard and Ann Searer donated an interior tree for the hospital lobby.
\n\u201cWe were pleased to acquire an additional tree,\u201d said Miles. \u201cWe now have four trees all of which were donated by people in the community. As the program grows we need additional trees to display the angels.\u201d
\nAll funds raised via the Tree of Light project were used to buy an infant resuscitation bed for the hospital\u2019s maternity unit. The infant resuscitation bed is specially equipped to provide the very first care a newborn receives. The bed is equipped with technology to provide routine care for non-problematic births as well as care that may be needed in infant emergency resuscitation situations.
\n Mr. Miles said the Development Council wants its contributors to know how much purchasing power their donated dollars had this year. In the current fiscal year the Development Council has raised $17,804.85 to benefit Tyrone Hospital.
\n\u201cThis year we have been able to exceed our goal,\u201d said Miles. \u201cWe will continue our fund raising and discuss how to put the remaining dollars to work to benefit the community and the hospital.\u201d
\nFor more information about the Tyrone Hospital Development Council call Randy Miles, Sr., Council Chairman at 684-0736.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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