News

Foundation Sponsors Two Employees to Attend Pioneer Network 2011 National Conference
In early May, the foundation directors voted to sponsor two Douglas County Health Center employees attendance at the Pioneer Network 2011 National Conference in St. Charles, Missouri. The conference, scheduled for August 1st - 4th, “is a showcase for innovative thought and transformative practices in the long-term care culture change movement”. Our sponsorship includes an all expenses paid journey, meals and conference registration. The employees were chosen through an application process that asked how they felt they would benefit from the conference and if they would be willing to return to the health center and communicate what they’d learned to their peers on staff. You can check out more information on the Pioneer Network Conference here. Congratulations to our two winners!

DCHCF Hosts the Second Fun Walk/Run in June
On Saturday, June 4, 2011 the Douglas County Health Center foundation held its second Fun Walk/Run. It was a lovely morning - not too hot thankfully - for all those who attended and either walked or ran the Field Club Trail with us. On the day we had 51 participants with four residents joining in the walk. One participant came from Lincoln, Nebraska and we saw several familiar faces from last year’s event. An extra special thank you goes to those of you who volunteered to walk with residents; two residents walked 2.5 miles of the trail! Over $1,000.00 was raised for the Douglas County Health Center Foundation, whose mission it is to improve the quality of life of the residents and to support learning and educational opportunities for the employees of the health center.

Atomic Clocks in all Resident Rooms
Last December, an anonymous donation to the foundation of $1,000.00 allowed us to purchase 75 atomic clocks for resident rooms in the health center. In early May, the foundation approved the purchase of an additional 25 clocks in order for each and every room to receive this practical and simple but needed item. Amongst other benefits, the clocks allow residents and employees to follow health and safety guidelines by monitoring the washing of hands for a minimum of 20 seconds, which is very important in all long-term care and assisted living environments.

Douglas County Health Center Foundation is a part of We-Care!
Want to know a simple, easy way to benefit the Douglas County Health Center Foundation? Shop online through the We-Care shopping website and a portion of your spending will be returned to our foundation. It is easy: register at www.we-care.com and shop with over 1,600 online merchants whose items include clothing, automotive, entertainment, gifts, home and garden, pets, sporting goods, and more. You can also download the We-Care Reminder, so that each time you shop online at a participating merchant, a percentage of what you spend will be returned to our foundation and will benefit the foundation each time you purchase online without having to Log In through the We-Care website. Please feel free to let your friends and family know that the Douglas County Health Center Foundation is now associated with We-Care, it is an easy and effortless way to give. As the We-Care website says, Shop with Purpose.