Spring Fever
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some good weather! For many area residents, the approach of spring is a signal to get outside and shake off the cabin fever of the past winter. For CCMH employees, it’s a time to “spring” into action for a host of community events.

During the past couple of months, CCMH staff took to the airwaves on WTAP and manned the phones for the annual Wood County Society Telethon which helps support programs for children and adults with disabilities. CCMH has always been a strong supporter of the Society’s efforts to fund dozens of programs in our communities to improve the lives of people with physical and mental challenges. Not only did our employees take phone calls, but many more called to make pledges.
In fact, I’m happy to report that CCMH was responsible for raising $12,540 for the Wood County Society—with Lifetime Partners contributing more than $5,000 to that total.

Another event that is strongly supported by the hospital this time of year is Daffodil Days. CCMH not only serves as a distribution point for the sale of daffodils, but CCMH employees embrace the event through volunteering and financial support as well.
Camden-Clark staff has been busy raising money for the annual Relay For Life event. There have been bake sales, candy sales, and other innovative fundraising efforts over the past few months by the many Relay teams throughout the hospital.

Our involvement is especially important since the community looks to Camden-Clark as the leader in cancer care and treatment.

In April, Camden-Clark continued its support of the Boy Scouts of America… specifically for the local Allohak Council’s annual Leadership Dinner. This year, thanks to the efforts spearheaded by Iris McCrady, CCMH’s VP of Operations and Professional Services, more than $32,000 was raised for a very worthwhile cause.
These are just a few of the recent highlights. There are many more activities currently in the planning stages as hospital employees prepare for a full slate of community events.

And, this “fever” of community involvement is certainly not limited to CCMH employees. Throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley, countless volunteers are involved with special events to raise funds and awareness and to help out those in need.
Camden-Clark is proud to play an active role in making our community a healthier, happier place to live. Moreover, we’re equally proud that many benevolent organizations look to us for guidance, support and especially “manpower.”
-Obviously, such events are worthwhile for calling attention to particular health issues and in raising funds for research. However, they also provide the opportunity for the Mid-Ohio Valley to see the real faces of Camden-Clark—a team of highly skilled professionals who care deeply about their community.