OCH selling valentines for public to recognize healthcare staff

By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 7 February 2024 at 2:41 pm

MEDINA – Orleans Community Health is celebrating Valentine’s Day by offering an opportunity to the public to send their love and appreciation to a staff member who has made a significant impression.

For a $5 donation, a staff member’s name will be written on a heart which will be displayed in the hospital throughout February.

Orleans Community Health Foundation director Megan Johnson said this is the first year they have done this fundraiser. People can make their donation online or in the Foundation office.

“They do not need to come in to put a message or name on a heart,” Johnson said. “I will write it on there for them.”

Donations will benefit the Foundation, which in turn provides funds to support OCH in equipment or patient-related needs, Johnson said.

“We have already had hearts purchased to honor the Emergency Department, North Wing and a few specific RNs,” she added.