Sequim Gazette staff

The OMC Auxiliary presented three Olympic Medical Center departments with needed medical equipment as part of its annual “Wish List” ceremony on June 8 at Olympic Memorial Hospital.

Presented to department directors by Auxiliary president Bill Whitten, items included a temporal artery thermometer and personal alarm pads for the Medical/Surgical unit, a vital signs machine and over-bed tables for the intensive care unit and a total body exerciser for physical therapy.

“We are very grateful to the OMC Auxiliary for supporting Olympic Medical Center’s effort to provide excellent health care to our patients by stepping up and helping us purchase needed medical equipment,” said Lorraine Wall, RN, chief nursing officer. “We appreciate all the Auxiliary and our volunteer group do for our patients.”

The five items donated to Olympic Medical Center totaled more than $24,500: Temporal Artery Thermometer, $3,245; Sitter Elite/Personal Alarm Pads, $7,703; Vital Signs Machine, $2,863; Over-bed Tables, $5,935; Pro 230 Total Body Exerciser, $4,787.

The OMC Auxiliary raises funds for Olympic Medical Center through the Auxiliary-run hospital gift shop, seasonal sales events and other fundraisers throughout the year.

Additionally, Olympic Medical Center volunteers make a significant impact by giving their time and expertise to work with patients, visitors and staff throughout OMC.

For more information about the OMC Auxiliary or the volunteer services program at Olympic Medical Center, call volunteer coordinator Kathy Coombes at 565-9110 or go to www.OlympicMedical.org and click on “About OMC” and then “Volunteer Program.”