< June 2010 >

This is a one day, highly interactive program that focuses on the role of critical care staff in utilizing and sharing best-demonstrated practices for referring potential organ donors to the organ procurement organization, providing support for families of potential organ donors, and maximizing clinical donor management.

Attendees will be given focused information to allow him or her to become a Donation Champion, one who role-models and shares key information to assist colleagues in carrying out these best practices in real time.

• This program has been approved by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) for 6.5 Contact Hours, Synergy CERP Category B, File number 00015877.
• This program has been approved for a maximum of 6.5 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063, Course #202092004.

Who Should Attend? ICU and ER Nurses, Nurse Leaders, Respiratory Therapists, and Anyone Who May Care for a Potential Organ Donor

Register to attend this session http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/june3

This session is free. There is no charge to attend. Certificates are issued at the end of the program.

Vendors from various health initiatives available to educate members of the community.

The Capital Coalition meets the first Monday of every month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Location: Gift of Life Hershey office, 867 Fishburn Rd. in Hershey.

The Northern Delaware Coalition meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, check out the Coalition's website here.

The Central PA Coalition meets Occurs the second Tuesday of every month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

For more info, check out the Coailition's page here.

Liaisons meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the Gift of Life Donor Program office. The group's active committees schedule additional meetings to plan events and promotions.

For more information, visit the group's webpage here.

The Lehigh Valley Coalition meets the second Wednesday of the month, at 7:00 pm.

For more information, visit the Coalition's page here.

"Giving and Grieving, Healing and Hoping" Words of Inspiration from Father John Large

Father Large's inspirational thoughts and stories have helped many people of all faiths recognize their inner resources based on their childhood experiences and begin to heal after the death of someone they loved.

Hearts of Gold meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Gift of Life Donor Program office.

For more information about Hearts of Gold, visit the group's webpage here.

Organ and Tissue presented through drama and music.

Truth about Organ Donation

Outreach to youth in community to educate about wellness and the critical need for organ donors.

7:00am — Registration Opens
8:15am — Opening Ceremonies
8:30am — 5K Race
8:45am — 1 Mile Fun Walk
9:00am — D’s Dash (age 10 and under)

Multicultural Affairs meets at 6:30 PM on the third Tuesday of each month at the Gift of Life Donor Program office.

For more information, visit the committee's webpage here.

The Northeast PA Coalition meets the third Thursday of every month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

For more info, check out the Coailition's page here.

The Southern Delaware Coalition meets on the third Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, check out the Coalition's website here.

Health & Wellness

Juneteenth Celebration

The Cape Atlantic Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 4:30 pm.

For more information, visit the group's webpage here.

The South Central PA Coalition meets at 7 p.m. on fourth Monday of each month, except for January, August and November.

For more info, check out the Coailition's page here.