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The West River Health Service (WHRS) Appreciation Day held on Saturday, Jan. 12th in the NDSU Research Extension Center, was an outstanding success. The radio-a-thon brought in more than $47,000 in five hours. WRHS Foundation Development Officer Al McIntyre said he
was amazed, but not surprised, by how well WRHS did thanks to this great community.“I just can’t say enough about the response that came on Saturday and that has come through this whole entire campaign. It is amazing,not surprising, because when the folks here believe in something and see a need, they buy into it and follow it. That is exactly what happened,” said Al.
Al said that now a little more than $30,000 needs to be collected to reach the $1.5 million goal for the “Investing in Tomorrow, Today Campaign”.
Starting Saturday off was the Coaches Corner. Approximately when Coaches Corner started, the phone calls starting coming in and going out.
After Coaches Corner and after Betty Svihovec, Anthony Larson, Jim Long and Al talked on the KNDC air with Nolan Dix. Bob Lewis went on-air and reported on the history of WRHS. Bob has served on the hospital board, foundation board and now he serves on the care center board.
Throughout the rest of the day, Al, along with many other board members, WRHS employees and some donors went on-air and discussed the capital campaign and expansion of WRHS.
On hand at the Appreciation Day was a bone density machine called the Achilles Insight Machine. A screening device that measures bone density. The more dense the bone is the more chance of fractures. The bone density machine is an ultrasound, which prints out a picture and will tell them what the T-Square is. The T-Square is the density.The T-Square is then compared to the person’s age and that will tell if the bone density is low or high.
WRHS employee Denise Andress controlled the bone density machine.“A person can have bone loss without even knowing it. You won’t find out about it until you break your first bone. It is very important once women reach menopause to get a bone density scan done,” said Denise.
Denise also mentioned that peak bone density is between the ages of 25 and 35. After you reach the age of 35 it is the best time to get a bone density screening.
Denise also reminded people to get enough calcium, eat well and get enough exercise, such as walking.
Retiring Hospital Auxiliary members were honored also on Saturday. In recognition; Eva Knutson, Mildred Jennings, Jan Sailer, Helen Lewis,Carol Zimmerman, Carolyn Vanwyk and Betty Nelson received a “brick” for their talents, energy and years of dedicated service to the WRHS Auxiliary.
Right before lunch and after lunch, the Borderline singers
entertained the huge crowd.
I also found a great, but late, birthday gift for my mother, a WRHS Cookbook. All the money received from those cookbooks goes toward the hospital. My mother was extremely pleased, so if you see a cookbook don’t pass it up. They make great gifts.
Saturday turned out to be a great day for the community and hospital. “We would like to thank everybody who said yes and those who said maybe,” said Al. “This historic project will put us in the position where we will be able to continue the top quality of healthcare that people in this area demand and require thanks to the community and public. I just can’t thank everyone enough.”
People can still send in their donations to WRHS Foundation, 1000 Hwy
12, Hettinger, ND 58639.
Article Courtesy of Adams County Record
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