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CHH's Senior Santa program brightens holiday for local seniors
Last updated: 01/12/2009
A Cabell Huntington Hospital drive to collect items for local seniors resulted in more than 100 boxes filled with toiletries, puzzles and holiday treats. The Senior Santa program, presented by CHH's Senior Services Department and Best Home Medical, was established to brighten the season for seniors who were going to be hospitalized or away from their families during the holidays. CHH employees were asked to fill clear, plastic boxes with toiletries, gloves or socks, stationery items, etc. In addition to the boxed care packages, donations from Cabell Huntington Hospital employees included coats and warm blankets for residents of a local housing complex for seniors.
"Through generous gifts, we were also able to deliver a box to each senior who was a patient at Cabell Huntington on Christmas Day," said Joy Pelfrey, director of senior services at Cabell Huntington Hospital. "The expression on their faces when they received their gift was priceless. Everyone was very appreciative and touched that someone thought of them."
For more information about events, screenings and special presentations for seniors, please visit Senior Services.