September 14, 2005 | More News

Valley Health Offers Support for Victims of Hurricane Katrina

Like millions of Americans across the country, Valley Health employees have opened their hearts and reached into their pockets to rush aid to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Throughout the system, collection jars have been set up to accept donations from employees and visitors alike, and efforts are likely to continue long after the waters have receded. All financial contributions collected by Valley Health will be given to the American Red Cross, which has launched one of its largest responses ever to a national disaster.

In Winchester, money was collected at various locations through this past Tuesday.

In Front Royal, donations will be collected through Friday, September 16.

In Woodstock, a collection jar will be available in Med/Surg through September 23. In addition, nonperishable items, including batteries, clothes, and personal hygiene items are also being collected in Med/Surg.

VH employees are also able to donate APL/PTO hours, with the value of the donated hours being added to the disaster relief fund. APL/PTO donations can be made through September 23. To receive a form, contact either by phone or email (in Winchester) Ann Coulter, ext. 68801, or Stephanie Kula, ext. 64073; (in Front Royal) Tammy Stinson, ext. 33144; (in Woodstock) Debbie Campisi, ext 31181.

With support from the WMC Foundation, a team of 14 registered nurses will spend two weeks on board Project Hope’s USNS Comfort, which is now stationed in the Gulf region.