PFH receives gift from Auxiliary

For 19 years, the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary has played a significant role for the hospital. The group, nearly 250 members strong, volunteers in multiple departments at Piedmont Fayette, seven days a week, and also raises money that supports the hospital and provides scholarships.

At their recent luncheon, Auxiliary outgoing president Ann Chappell presented a check for $174,650 to Piedmont Fayette CEO Michael Burnett.

“The Auxiliary is a vital part of Piedmont Fayette, not only in how they support the hospital and staff, but also in how they help create a culture of compassionate care,’ said Burnett. “These men and women are often the first people a patient or visitor sees when they come to Piedmont Fayette and they do a tremendous job representing us.”

The Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary was founded in 1997. Members assist the hospital in numerous service areas including emergency services, the Thomas F. Chapman Cancer Wellness Center, the fitness center, maternity and courtesy golf cart shuttle among many others. Over the years, the Auxiliary has gifted wheelchairs, cardiac monitoring equipment and neonatal beds for premature infants, as well as an aquarium for the Cancer Wellness Center, holiday decorations and much more.  Recently, they were the underwriters for an herb garden outside the cafeteria that will be used in patient meals and in cooking demonstrations.

There are opportunities open to adults, ages 18 and older, five days a week, with some service areas available seven days a week, nights and weekends.

If you are interested in joining the group, call 770.719.7098 or visit www.piedmont.org.