Look what's happening at VIM  
The Volunteer Voice
Sept 30, 2016
Upcoming Events
    The 3rd Annual Quick for a Cause is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th at Rodana's private banquet room on Public Square. This year we urge students to participate during the first round of trivia. Let's see what school can get their name on the coveted trophy! The winners of the last competition were Jim Roberts, Rich Hancuff, Francis Kelly, Joe Redington and Dave Johndrow  from Misericordia.        
Please watch this week for a flyer with details and how to sign up.                             
 
Service Spotlight
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse

On Tuesday, September 27th, Volunteers in Medicine held an informational seminar provided by Luzerne County Children & Youth Services to educate our volunteers and staff on their duty in the necessity of mandated reporting. Kelly Vaxmonsky did an excellent presentation and a great job of informing volunteers and staff on reporting duties. 

I n cases of suspected child abuse or neglect, please call Childline at 800.932.0313

Two Wilkes University Faculty Members receive $150,000 Grant

Two members of the Wilkes University faculty have been awarded a $150,000, three-year grant to help improve patient transition from hospital to home.

Judith Kristeller and Dana Manning (VIM volunteer member) of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy received the grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation. The money will be used to help with transition of care and medication use for patients discharged from Commonwealth Health hospitals, a for-profit company that owns and operates several facilities in the area, including Wilkes-Barre General.

The two won a separate, $41,000 grant from the Moses Taylor Foundation for the same project.

Kristeller, a professor of pharmacy practices, developed a model connecting hospital and community pharmacists as well as physicians to ensure patients are educated about their medications and receive follow-up care after leaving the hospital.

The model has been piloted at Moses Taylor hospital in Scranton, and the grants will help expand it to Regional Hospital of Scranton.

We are so proud of Dana Manning who has been volunteering at VIM for many years. Congratulations!
Volunteers 'R' Us
Alexandra Giammanco,Pharmacy Student, Wilkes University
Jessica Waldron,Pharmacy Student, Wilkes University
Amber Fought and Thomas Kutney, nursing students from Wilkes-Barre Career & Technical Center
Jamie Accardi , RN/ BSN, Indiana State University

Kiara Aguayo Lopez, Physician Assistant, King's College
Student Testimonials 

Leslie in the Wilkes University Pharmacy program “Enjoyed seeing a different pharmacy setting other than retail. Very enjoyable atmosphere and liked how understanding the patients were of teaching moments.” 

Dr. Hishita Parikh, from The Wright Center Medical graduate program, “Highly recommended and excellent  learning experience rotation.” 

Autumn, Physician Assistant student at Kings College, “I loved my experience at VIM. I would tell them to be prepared for a diverse set of patient populations and pathology. Dr. Scott is very receptive to learning”
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