JUAN LUIS HOSPITAL'S PATIENT FAMILY COUNCIL

HOSTS FUNDRAISER TO ASSIST JFL'S PEDIATRIC

ECHOCARDIOGRAPH UPGRADES

~Community Engagement in Focus~

On Sunday, Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital's Patient Family
Council (PFC) hosted a fundraiser at the Carambola Golf
and Country Club on St. Croix. The event featured a golf
tournament and awards dinner to raise funds for
upgrading the hospital's pediatric echocardiograph
equipment.

Echocardiography is one of the most widely used
diagnostic tests in cardiology. It is used in the diagnosis,
management, and follow-up of patients with any
suspected or known heart diseases.

Patient Family Council Chairperson Nancy Martin
stated, "It's a pleasure to be part of this special event,
benefitting the Juan Luis hospital's pediatric
echocardiograph services. Especially given these difficult
economic times, the financial support shown today is
greatly appreciated and will go a long way in building
morale and in fostering community partnerships. This is a
wonderful example of how we can all work together to help
uplift and restore the confidence in our island's hospital."

Martin described the primary goals of the Patient
Family Council as engaging the community in support of
JFL and facilitating an ongoing dialogue on Council and
hospital strategic initiatives. She noted that by educating
the community on Council efforts, members hope to raise
awareness, create partnerships, and secure funding for
critical projects.

JFL Hospital CEO Dr. Kendall Griffith applauded the
efforts of the Patient Family Council in organizing the
event. He also thanked the participants, donors and
sponsors who gave their time and money toward this
worthwhile cause.

Griffith said, "I am incredibly grateful to the community
for this strong show of support and for taking the time to
help make a difference for JFL."

Juan Luis' Patient Family Council planning committee
members include: Nancy Martin, Millie De Chabert, Rita
De Chabert-Schuster, Evita Patton, Danphe Modeste,
Elizabeth Hering, Gloria Vivot, and Terry Pimentel. Other
Council members and volunteers present for Sunday's
event included: Edna Duzant, Elizabeth Martin, James
Martin, Carol Laban, Keith James, and Carole Pimentel.

Winners of the golf tournament include the following:
Longest Drive Women: Rikki Nelthropp; Longest Drive
Men: Keshawn Peats; Closest to the Pin Women: May
Menzies; and Closest to the Pin Men: Michael Mike
Graci.

Winning Net Score Teams include the following: First
Place Team: Cosmo Williams, Ann Williams, Diane Burns,
and Ginny Angus; Second Place Team: Chuck Vouros,
Greg Hamilton, Alex Pelovitz, and Sam Graci; Third Place
Team: Gibbs Bully, Michael Graci, Jarrod Sweeting, and
Jay Beckstoffer; Winning Gross Score Team First Prize:
Donald Bough, Jr., Doug Menzies, Mae Menzies, and
Rikki Nelthropp.

The sponsors for Sunday's Golf Tournament include:
(Platinum) Clinical Laboratory, Inc., Dr. Ralph A. De
Chabert, James L. Martin, the V.I. National Guard, NAPA
Auto and Truck Parts (Gold) Rita De Chabert-Schuster,
Greg Hamilton, Malloy Tire Warehouse, No Bones Cafe,
Schuster Services, Dr. Douglas Menzies, (Silver) ABC
Janitors, Law Offices of Douglas L. Capdeville, P.C.,
Gregory De Chabert-Schuster, Troy De Chabert-Schuster,
Dr. Douglas Menzies, Jack & Jean Morris (Brass) H&H
Tire, Italian VI Trading, Junie and the Jungle, Pam
McCurdy, MD, and Spartan Concrete Products, LLC. The
sponsor for the "Hole in One" is Donna M.
Christensen/Basil C. Ottley, Jr. 2014 campaign for
Governor/Lt. Governor. The sponsor for the "Special Door
Prize" is the Mapp/Potter 2014 campaign for Governor/Lt.
Governor.

Donors include: Blue Water Terrace & Deli,
Bougainvillea Perfumeria, Castle Glass Works, VI
Department of Health, VI Department of Tourism, Deep
End Bar & Grill, Domino's Pizza, Duggan's, Golden Rail,
Harvey's, Medicine Shop, Mitchell Larsen Studio, NAPA,
The Palms, Perfection, Promoworld, Quality Grocers,
Reliable Rentals, Royal Poinciana, Sonya's, and Sports
Plus.

JFL's Patient Family Council is currently organizing
community blood drives for JFL; an upcoming blood drive
in cooperation with the Board of Realtors is being
scheduled and will be announced once details are
confirmed. Community education programs are also a
major focus for the Council.

The JFL Patient Family Council meets monthly and
was first organized in March 2014.


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