Hospital recognizes outstanding volunteers
Four outstanding volunteers at Atrium Health Floyd are being recognized — one of them posthumously — as Good Samaritans for their service to patients and visitors.
April is National Volunteer Month, and the week of April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week. That's when Atrium Health Floyd has traditionally honored its volunteers, who share their time and talents to help patients and visitors.
These honorees are Pat McGivaren, who passed away on April 17, Rogena Cordle, Wanda Hilyer and Lori Lotz.
According to those who nominated them:
Pat McGivaren was a familiar face at the 330 Physicians Center for over eight years, acting mainly as a greeter. “Even the most discerning eye wouldn't detect a bad day beneath his cheerful demeanor.” Mr. Pat, as he was known, was one of the first volunteers to return after the covid lockdown. He functioned as a mentor to many college volunteers, sharing his experience and ensuring their first steps into mission work were filled with confidence a purpose.
Rogena Cordle is a retired pediatrician who is a volunteer at Heyman Hospice Care. Cordle was instrumental in helping start the volunteer companionship
for patients at hospice. “Through her volunteering she formed friendships with patients that gave the extra needed attention to each patient's life she touched.”
Wanda Hilyer has been a faithful volunteer at the Polk Medical Center gift shop. “Wanda is precious to me and many others. Taking a minute to go into the gift shop and talk with Wanda brightens everyone's day. She is dedicated to her job, and without volunteers like her we would be unable to have the gift shop we all love so much,” her nomination form stated.
Lori Lotz does whatever is required at Cancer Navigators. Lotz was praised for her punctuality and her willingness to do anything asked of her. “She can stock shelves, is such a wonderful organizer as well, and helps keep the office running smoothly by answering phone calls, updating food pantry lists and other resources, as well as waiting on patients.”