Auxiliary

Mission Statement | Facts | Gift Shop | Services Provided

Mercy Auxiliary Mission Statement

The Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary shall make contributions to, and otherwise fulfill the purposes of, and provide a benefit to Mercy Medical Center-Clinton. Auxiliary members shall undertake activities designed to promote the physical comfort and mental well being of the medical center’s patients and visitors. Auxiliary members shall work together and with others promoting peace and comfort while serving as liaison between Mercy Medical Center and the community it serves.

Mercy Auxiliary Board Members

Facts

• Membership - 400 men and women
• Board Members - 20

Executive Board Members

President – Norma Hammer
President-Elect – Dondeena Giddings
Vice President for Community Relations – Sue Weih
Secretary – Sheryl Cotter
Corresponding Secretary – Jerri Hand
Treasurer – Rose Jensen
Assistant Treasurer – Nan Bovis

Information

Norma Hammer, president, (563) 242-1370
Joyce Daehler, membership, (815) 772-8268
Dawn Gielau, director of volunteer services, (563) 244-3663
General medical center information, (563) 244-5555
Press Releases

Location

Mercy Medical Center - Clinton, North Campus
1410 North 4th Street
Clinton, IA

Gift Shops

The Mercy Auxiliary has a gift shop at both Mercy North and Mercy South with a variety of gifts, as well as magazines and candy. The gifts shops are available for the convenience of visitors, patients and staff.

Facts

• Locations at Mercy North & South
• South Gift Shop Hours are Monday-Friday 10-4
• North Gift Shop Hours are Monday-Friday 9-4 & 6-8pm.
• Saturday 9-4, Sunday 9-12
• Open to the public
• Charge NO sales tax
• All profits benefit local health care through Mercy
• Have a variety of gifts:
  
  • Isabel Bloom
  • Willow Tree figurines
  • Balloons
  • Flowers
  • Inspirational Items
  • Children and Baby items
  • Jewelry
  • Plush stuffed animals
  • Magazines
  • Candy
  • Several General Gifts

Information

Mercy South Gift Shop, (563) 244-3558
Mercy North Gift Shop, (563) 244-5667
Mary Woll, Chairperson, (563) 243-9380

Services Provided

ADMITTING

Greet patient who need emergency help, escort patients to their rooms, deliver flowers and run many errands for the Admitting area.

Facts

• Four shifts work 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Monday - Friday

Information

Kathryn Purcel – (563) 242-3131

BRIDGE-O-RAMA

Bridge-O-Rama involves seven sections of bridge players that meet to play every month, September through May. Each player pays $1 every time they play. The money is then added to the Auxiliary's fund which is donated to support local health care.

Facts

• September - May
• Meet at each player's home

COFFEE BAR

Take a break and join us for a fabulous cup of coffee or cappuccino, along with a delicious pastry!

Information

Joane Rogis, (563) 243-1051
Irene Foley, (563) 242-4684

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Community Relations presents scholarships to Clinton Community College on behalf of the Mercy Auxiliary.

Scholarship applications are available from February 1, 2005 until March 31, 2005 at the Mercy Healthcare Foundation office, 1410 North 4th Street Clinton Iowa 52732.

For further information contact Theresa at 563-244-3535.

The Mercy Auxiliary scholarship is available to individuals pursuing a degree in a health-related field.

The Dr. Frank O. Kershner scholarship is available to individuals pursuing a nursing degree.

The Patrick and Anna McKay scholarship is available to employees of Mercy Medical Center and their relatives pursuing health-related degrees.

The Lori Skiff Memorial Nursing scholarship is available to Mercy R.N.'s pursuing higher education in the field of nursing.

The N.K.L. scholarship is available to individuals admitted to a nursing program. Scholarship funds are to be used for education in pursuit of nursing degree.

Information

Sue Weih, (563) 242-4303

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Reports all auxiliary activities to the media, prepares the auxiliary newsletter, and takes photos at all special events.

Information

Jerri Hand, (563) 659-5391

FLOOR VOLUNTEERS

Collect and deliver menus, sort and deliver mail, distribute magazines to the waiting areas.

Facts

• Five mornings per week

Information

Betty Krick, (563) 242-0826

INFORMATION DESK

Greet and direct visitors. Give directions to patient rooms with assistance of computer.

Facts

• 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Monday - Friday

Information

Nelda Schneider, (563) 242-2536

SEWERS

Make puppets, baby caps, walker bags, lap robes, hugging heart pillows, and stuffed animals for the young patients.

Information

Joyce Spormann, (563) 687-9900

Location

Mercy Medical Center - Clinton, South Campus
638 South Bluff Blvd.
Clinton, IA

NUCLEAR MEDICINE FAMILY WAITING ROOM

Help family and friends waiting for patients who are having surgery or who are in ICU.

Facts

• Provide coffee and magazines for adults and coloring books and stuffed animals for children
• Confidentiality is of utmost importance
• 8 a.m. - noon, Monday - Friday

Information

Lorrayne Shreffler, (815) 259-5224

THRIFT SHOP

The Thrift Shop sells used clothing.

Facts

• All profits go to the Auxiliary.

Information

Helen Dierksen, (563) 259-1532

Location

208 S. 2nd Street
Clinton, IA

VOLUNTEERS

Orientation for all new members. Buy and distribute Christmas gifts from Auxiliary to Bluff Terrace and Wyndcrest residents.

Information

Carol Hill, (563) 243-3860