Wings is a monthly newsletter about Hospice of Southern Illinois' news, hospice updates,  and information on events, volunteers, and veterans. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness.
June is PTSD Awareness Month
In this issue learn about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), meet our newest Care Ambassador, be able to sign up for our golf tournaments, and find out what the volunteers have been up to! Thank you for your continued support of our mission. If you wish to make a donation to Hospice of Southern Illinois, please continue to our website.
Hospice Happenings

Meet Our Newest Care Ambassador: Tara Schilling, BA, Medical Services Coordinator, is celebrating her 6th anniversary of dedication to Hospice of Southern Illinois this June. She has been selected as our care ambassador for her work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to go above and beyond for her team and our patients.
 
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Congratulating Two Very Special Employees

Retirement is bittersweet for both Hospice of Southern Illinois and these two employees: Nancy Reed, 20 years of service, and Susan Relfe, 17 years of service. The reason we can easily help these two celebrate is not only because they deserve this next chapter, but they have both agreed to continue their dedication through volunteering. Help us congratulate and welcome our "newest" volunteers, Susan and Nancy (although they both have volunteered for years during their employment). 
Workplace Wellness
  
Hospice of Southern Illinois makes Workplace Wellness a priority, so we want to share some tips with you! 2016 Thrive, Reach Your Best calendar notes, "Preventative tests and exams check for the most common conditions - including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer. The earlier a disease is caught, the easier it is to treat. And learning you aren't at risk is important too."

Which tests should be a consideration or first step?
For Women: Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer
Men: Prostate Cancer and Testicular Cancer  
 
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Events
  
14th ANNUAL LARRY G. HUGHES
GOLF BENEFIT
June 10, 2016  -  Register Online Now
The Links at Kokopelli
  
JEEP JAM POKER RUN
Sponsored by Jim Hayes, Inc. 
June 11, 2016 - Register Online Now
Bonan Business Center
  
SALUTE TO VETERANS POKER RUN 
August, 6, 2016 - Benton Legion
Contact Jennifer Vinyard for more info 618-997-3030
  
17th ANNUAL BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT 
 August 15, 2016 - Click Here to Register
Sunset Hills Country Club 
  
DUELING PIANOS: HOWL AT THE MOON
Black Diamond Harley-Davidson
 
BMW CAR RAFFLE
NOW through Friday, October 7 -  $50 a ticket 
All fees up to $4,000 for winner are covered by a donor and winner also will receive a Hucks gas card.  Raffle eligibility and official rules are posted on here. To purchase tickets, visit our website, or call 618-997-3030 or 618-235-1703. 

1st ANNUAL SOIREE, CIRQUE DE LA VIE
Saturday, October 22, 2016 -  Register Online Now
Bellecourt Manor
  
Volunteers

Even though a dear friend is retiring, you don't have to say goodbye. Your current Volunteer Services Supervisor will be now be a volunteer, continuing her volunteer legacy! Thank you Susan for all your volunteer contributions. We look forward to see what you accomplish as a volunteer!  
  
Please join us if you would like to become a part of our dedicated volunteer team by calling in your RSVP to Shelly Black, Belleville, 618-235-1703; or Rita Spiller or Donna Cunetto, Marion, 618-997-3030.
 
  • Friday, July 8, 2016 - Marion Office: Hospice of Southern Illinois - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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    Volunteers in Action at the SI Elder Law Memory Garden
     
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    June is PTSD Awareness Month 
    "The National Center for PTSD promotes awareness of PTSD and effective treatments throughout the year. Starting in 2010, Congress named June 27th PTSD Awareness Day (S. Res. 455). In 2014, the Senate designated the full month of June for National PTSD Awareness (S. Res. 481). Efforts are underway to continue this designation for the third consecutive year in 2016." Read more from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Website.

    VA Website - Click Here
    We are on the CFC Charity List
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    Hospice of southern Illinois has been found eligible for inclusion on the Local Part of the 2016 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Gateway region Charity List. We will appear in the on-line "Universal Giving" list available to Federal employees. Please visit the CFC Website, to learn more, or call Hospice of Southern Illinois, 618-235-1703, for more information.

    CFC Website - Click Here
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