Congratulations to Linda Gindt- Volunteer of the month!

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Mile Bluff shines the volunteer spotlight on Linda Gindt during the month of January!

By Amanda Emery

                During the month of January, Mile Bluff Medical Center is recognizing Linda Gindt of New Lisbon for her volunteer efforts.  Chances are you have seen her pleasant smile around the facility at least once in the seven years she has volunteered at the medical center. 

                Linda has helped out in many different departments in the time she has given to Mile Bluff.  She explains, “Right now I mainly work in Health Promotion.  There, I do office work; I file papers, and copy materials the staff uses for diabetes education programs and cardiac care patients.”  She continued, “I help in the library occasionally.  My usual duties in that department include finding articles in medical journals and making copies, but I do a little bit of everything.  While volunteering for Martha [Airth-Kindree, Library Director], I also had the opportunity to help organize items for the Women’s Night Out events as well.  A while back, I also helped Mary Kay Tardiff in Obstetrics.”

                When asked why Linda chose the medical center as a place to donate her time, she had this to say, “Prior to moving to the Mauston area, we lived near Milwaukee.  I volunteered one day a week at the hospital in Menomonee Falls.  I became very comfortable and familiar with a hospital setting and knew I liked it.  Mile Bluff is close to my home and I have my own medical care done here as well.  It just seemed like a natural fit for me.”

                Linda said she gets so much enjoyment out of the volunteer experience.  “When I volunteer, I feel like I’m still able to contribute to something.  I feel needed and receive good feelings from helping with what I can, as well.  Mile Bluff is truly a great place to work.  Everyone has treated me with nothing but respect and kindness, even my ‘bosses.’”

                When not offering her time to Mile Bluff, this retired retail associate and home business entrepreneur enjoys participating in various activities.  She plays piano and organ for her church, and sings in choir.  Linda also uses her talent of knitting to make and donate hats for babies born at Mile Bluff.  She also likes to use her computer to ‘snoop around for news,’ and in the summer months, Linda enjoys dabbling in flower gardening as well.

                Linda wishes to invite others to volunteer, “I want you to know you can help too!  It’s easy and enjoyable, and I encourage people to donate their time.  It really is a great experience.”

                To become a volunteer, like Linda, at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, contact Reverend Fairchild at 608-847-1285.  For opportunities at Mile Bluff – Fair View Nursing Home, contact Jill Finely at 608-847-1290.  If you would like to donate time at Mile Bluff – Crest View Nursing Home, call Lorraine Anderson at 608-562-3667. There are opportunities available for everyone!   

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HOW DO YOU BECOME A VOLUNTEER?

3 Easy Ways:

* Call the Pastoral Care Department at 847-6161 Ext. 217

* Download an application, fill it out and send it to Rev. Jeff Fairchild at Mile Bluff Medical Center

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* Stop by the Registration Desk at the Hospital and pick up an application form.

The application consists of two brief forms: your general information and a brief health history.  Then you will go through an orientation to the Volunteering Program and the department in which you will volunteer.

** Drop off your application at the Registration Desk or mail it to Mile Bluff Medical Center, 1050 Division St., Mauston, WI 53948, or fax it to 608 847 6017!

Questions?

Email Rev. Fairchild.

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