Washington County Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor three fundraising events over the next few weeks.

The auxiliary’s annual Christmas Boutique & Bake Sale will be held Friday, Nov. 21 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the hospital lobby. Silpada Jewelry Design will be in the lower level conference rooms from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2. A perfect time to get that special someone a Christmas gift!! Need something for the reader in your family? A Book Fair will be held Monday, Dec. 8 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the lower level conference rooms.

Washington County Hospital Auxiliary recently donated monies for various pieces of equipment needed by the hospital.

Five different departments at Washington County Hospital were recipients of new equipment. Physical therapy was given a new exercise bike; cardiac rehab received an exercise bike and also an arm trainer. Members gifted the west wing area of the hospital a new weight scale. The scale can weigh up to 800 pounds. West Wing was also given two vital signs monitors. WCH Emergency Room was happy to receive a Barslow emergency kit for baby/infant ER care and Long Term Care received a new medication cart.

Through the tireless efforts of this group these items were possible. Washington County Hospital thanks this wonderful group of volunteers for their time and generosity.

WCH CHRISTMAS CARD DESIGN CONTEST

Washington County Hospital’s Third Annual Christmas Card Design contest deadline has been extended from Friday, Nov. 21 to Tuesday, Dec. 2nd. All entries must be at the hospital by 4 p.m. Dec. 2nd

Third and fourth grade students of Washington County, IL are eligible for the contest. Participants are asked to use an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper and include their name and grade, teacher’s name and school on the back. Artwork must be original. No photo copies will be considered. The winning design will be chosen Friday, Dec. 5th.

Winner of the contest will receive a $100.00 prize and their school will receive a donation of $100.00 for art supplies. A picture of the card and winner will be used in hospital publicity photos.