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Why Volunteer at MetroHealth
“I began volunteering at MetroHealth to see if the medical field was the right career path for me and now, I know it is. I get the chance to make patients, and their families feel like they have someone in their corner and that is something I must pursue.” – Lisa Martinez
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Quilts for Kids
“Everything is done with donations, and I do all the orchestrating: cutting the kits, finding people to help sew and washing everything before giving MetroHealth and other area hospitals the quilts.”
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Annual Pediatric Halloween Parade
The Loving Paws took part in the Annual Pediatric Halloween Parade visiting children in the hospital for trick-or-treating.
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Rosie's Story
Rosie the Loving Paws Therapy Dog has been supporting patients at MetroHealth since 2020. Her family has a long history and bright future at MetroHealth.
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Herb Werner: One of MetroHealth's Most Recognized and Admired Volunteers
“The ‘a-ha’ moment came when I said, ‘I’m ready to give back. I want to help someone else get through this. I want to share my story and my experience.'"
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NICU Snugglers Return – 105 Strong
“Being an infant comforter is the highlight of my week. Providing holding and giving love to babies in the NICU is essential to their growth and development. I’m grateful to be a part of those babies’ lives.” – Anne Sowell
Two MetroHealth Volunteers Receive Awards from Community Organizations
Two MetroHealth volunteers are being recognized by local organizations for their outreach.
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Flu Season: Why Get the Flu Shot?
Each year, the influenza vaccines that are available are developed to protect against the types of flu viruses that research indicates will be the most likely to spread and cause illness.
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Quilts for Kids
“Everything is done with donations, and I do all the orchestrating: cutting the kits, finding people to help sew and washing everything before giving MetroHealth and other area hospitals the quilts.”
Read More
Annual Pediatric Halloween Parade
The Loving Paws took part in the Annual Pediatric Halloween Parade visiting children in the hospital for trick-or-treating.
Read More
Rosie's Story
Rosie the Loving Paws Therapy Dog has been supporting patients at MetroHealth since 2020. Her family has a long history and bright future at MetroHealth.
Read More
Herb Werner: One of MetroHealth's Most Recognized and Admired Volunteers
“The ‘a-ha’ moment came when I said, ‘I’m ready to give back. I want to help someone else get through this. I want to share my story and my experience.'"
Read More
NICU Snugglers Return – 105 Strong
“Being an infant comforter is the highlight of my week. Providing holding and giving love to babies in the NICU is essential to their growth and development. I’m grateful to be a part of those babies’ lives.” – Anne Sowell
Two MetroHealth Volunteers Receive Awards from Community Organizations
Two MetroHealth volunteers are being recognized by local organizations for their outreach.
Read More
Flu Season: Why Get the Flu Shot?
Each year, the influenza vaccines that are available are developed to protect against the types of flu viruses that research indicates will be the most likely to spread and cause illness.
Read More2024 Hours by the Numbers
70
ED volunteers giving
2118
hours
14
Child Life volunteers giving
460
hours
83
NICU volunteers giving
3640
hours
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