JRMC Auxiliary Volunteers Sponsor Annual Star of Love Fundraiser

Hopewell, Virginia, December 3, 2009 -- The John Randolph Medical Center Auxiliary Volunteers’ Star of Love annual fund-raising project began November 16 and will continue through December 17, 2009.  Community members are invited to honor loved ones and remember those who are deceased while providing money for scholarships for students pursuing health careers.

Donations will be accepted in honor or in memory of a loved one for $2.00 in the main lobby and gift shop at John Randolph Medical Center from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.   The names of loved ones will be written in a Book of Honor or Book of Memory to be located in the John Randolph Gift Shop after Christmas. In addition, a large star is mounted on the roof of the hospital’s main entrance to symbolize love and honor.

Proceeds from the Star of Love will benefit the John Randolph Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.  Scholarships are awarded to individuals who are enrolled in educational programs pursuing a health career, including nursing, medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and radiology.  Scholarships are awarded for one full academic year and may be re-awarded pending grades and available funding. An application and an interview are also requirements for scholarship candidates.
 
About John Randolph Medical Center
John Randolph Medical Center, a 147-bed facility located at 411 West Randolph Road in Hopewell, has served the Tri-Cities for over 90 years, providing high quality healthcare services, from oncology and cardiac care to behavioral health and emergency medicine. The facility combines a small-town atmosphere with sophisticated technology commonly found in large urban hospitals.  John Randolph is part of the HCA Virginia Health System, the largest healthcare provider in the Richmond metropolitan area. Affiliated with CJW’s Levinson Heart Hospital, the Cardiac Care services include noninvasive and minimally invasive diagnostics, cardiac catheterization, stress tests and a cardiac rehab program certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.  Offered in association with CJW’s Thomas Johns Cancer Hospital, Oncology Services offer individualized treatment protocols accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, outpatient infusion, chemotherapy, as well as inpatient and surgical services.  The ICU/CCU offers eICU WATCH for critical patients, a patient-monitoring system also available at HCA hospitals throughout the Richmond region. The 24-hour Emergency Room offers two distinct treatment areas – an Express ED designed for non-emergent concerns and an acute section for more serious injury and illness. www.johnrandolphmed.com

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