LLCC Health Professions hosted a thank you luncheon and tour for Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach on Friday. In attendance were Erica Smith, executive director; Nick Amdor, warehouse supervisor; Vicki Detmers, recipient services and operations manager; and Darin Gardner, operations specialist. Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach recently partnered with LLCC to provide an estimated value of approximately $125,000 in supplies, such as gloves, syringes, IV tubing and more, for student training in health professions programs.
Founded in 2002 by the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, Mission Outreach exists to improve the health and wellness of people across the globe through the responsible donation of medical supplies, equipment and support services. They collaborate with multiple health care facilities nationwide that donate supplies that can no longer be used for various reasons. They serve multiple countries and partners overseas, but not all the supplies they obtain can be used (i.e., if supplies cannot pass through customs or the shelf life is about to expire).
As an educational organization, LLCC requires such supplies to prepare students for clinicals, provide them with hands-on experience and demonstrate the correct way to administer and perform essential skills. The college received the first shipment of supplies that would have otherwise been discarded in May 2024. Pallets filled with sterile, surgical, and standard gloves in every size; trach care kits; supplies to start IVs; Foley catheters; IV fluids; sharps containers; cleaning supplies; needles and syringes to administer medication; and more were delivered.
Thanks to the generosity of the college community, LLCC Student Life was able to stock the shelves before classes began! We appreciate everyone that dropped off donations during before Convocation or throughout this week, as well as those who spread the word about the pantry and even accompany students on their first visit. You make this resource possible!
LLCC Public Relations & Marketing thanks everyone who joined us in greeting and assisting students across campus last week. You helped students get a great start to the summer session! It would not have been possible without all of you who took time out of your busy days to help students find classes, print off schedules and much more.