Join CoxHealth and CMN Hospitals for one of the upcoming Kohl’s CARDIAC Kids Family Fun Night events in Springfield.
Kids ages 6-18 are invited to these free events, along with their parents or guardians. Everyone will learn heart-healthy eating tips, play fun games, and learn how to stay active and have fun as a family. All kids in attendance will receive a pedometer, basketball, jump rope and a $10 Kohl’s gift card.
Kohl’s CARDIAC Kids Family Fun Nights will be held:
• Thursday, June 14, 6-7:30 p.m., at the Northview Center, 301 E. Talmage
• Friday, June 22, 6-7:30 p.m., at The Meyer Center, 3545 S. National
Family Fun Nights are a continuation of the Kohl’s CARDIAC Kids program. The program is designed to address the growing problem of childhood obesity in the Ozarks by identifying kids who are at a higher risk for obesity and heart disease, and teaching them and their families how to live a healthier lifestyle.
For more information about Kohl’s CARDIAC Kids, call CoxHealth at 236-2596. The program is made possible by a $45,020 grant from the Kohl’s Cares foundation.
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Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members raise $253,438 for CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth
It was a record-breaking year as a total of $253,438 was raised locally in the annual Walmart and Sam’s Club six-week fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth earlier this year. CoxHealth is the only CMN Hospitals-affiliated facility in the Springfield area.
Walmart and Sam’s club associates, customers and members together raised the campaign’s biggest total ever, mostly $1 at a time with donations taken at the register and all proceeds going to CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth.
The total marks a 37 percent increase over the 2011 campaign.
“We are grateful for the generosity of people in our community and the passion of the Walmart and Sam’s Club associates,” said Tim Siebert, executive director of CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth. “Taken together, small gifts add up and can really make a positive impact for the children and families we serve.”
CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth uses funds raised for urgent needs including equipment purchases, research and education. Assistance is also provided to children for prosthetics, wheelchairs, leg braces, hearing aids, prescriptions, hospital bills and travel expenses for doctor’s appointments. 2012 marks the 25th year Walmart and Sam’s Club have been raising funds for CMN Hospitals.
“We know it helps children in our local community and that is what is important,” said Jill Lesh, personnel coordinator at the South Campbell Walmart in Springfield, Mo. “We even have Walmart and Sam’s Club associates whose friends and family members have been helped through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.”
This year’s fundraising campaign was record-breaking on a national level as well, with more than $41 million raised for all of the hospitals associated with the charity nationwide.
CoxHealth Foundation accepting vehicle donations
The CoxHealth Foundation helps thousands of people each year by providing financial assistance for medical care, funding technology and facility improvements at CoxHealth, supporting community health programs and more. Financial support from local businesses and members of the community makes it possible.
While most donations the charity receives are monetary, they can also accept donations of old cars, boats, RVs and motorcycles, allowing people to turn these items into tax-deductible charitable donations. The Foundation has partnered with a third-party that will pick up the vehicle you wish to donate, tow it away, process the title and provide you with the necessary tax documents – all at no cost to you. Once the vehicle is sold, the CoxHealth Foundation will receive 100 percent of the net profit.
“It’s a very easy way for people to donate and help their community, and all they have to do is make a phone call. Our vendor handles everything, and they aren’t burdened with the details and time commitment of trying to sell their vehicle themselves,” says Lisa Alexander, president of the CoxHealth Foundation.
CoxHealth, Mercy join forces to teach local health professionals about medical research
Area physicians, nurses and allied health professionals are invited to the “Community Based Research: The Time is Now” conference, presented jointly by CoxHealth and Mercy, to learn about all aspects of medical research and clinical trials.
Local experts involved in daily research in our community will discuss successful research projects, regulations, how to recruit and retain participants, how to formulate research questions and much more. Education credits will be offered.
“Community Based Research: The Time is Now” will be held 1-5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12, and 8 a.m.- noon, Saturday, Oct. 13, in the McAuley Conference Center inside Mercy Hospital, 1235 E. Cherokee, in Springfield. Fees are $50 for CoxHealth and Mercy employees, $99 for physicians and other attendees if registration is postmarked or completed online prior to the close of business Friday, Oct. 5. For more information, call 417-269-7669
Halloween-themed Trivia Night to benefit Cox College
The CoxHealth Foundation will hold a Halloween-themed Trivia Night event Friday, Oct. 26, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2340 W. Grand, in Springfield.
Proceeds from the event will benefit The CoxHealth Foundation’s Cox College of Nursing Fund. This fund helps the college provide students with the technology and educational resources they need to be successful as they pursue careers in health care.
This fun team trivia event will be emceed by KY3’s Paul Adler and Maria Neider. The event will include a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, prizes for the best costume/best theme table and more.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and play starts at 6:30. Registration fee is $80 for a team of eight, and online registration is available at coxhealthfoundation.com/special-events. For more information, contact the CoxHealth Foundation at 269-7150. This is a popular event, and tables sell out quickly.