NORWAY — Western Maine Health volunteers were celebrated and recognized for their dedication and commitment at the annual Volunteer Luncheon in the Harper Conference Center on Friday, Oct. 9.

Timothy A. Churchill, president and CEO of Western Maine Health, thanked the volunteers for all the work they do over the course of the year. He recognized the commitment volunteers make to the hospital and the overall benefit they provide.

There are about 60 volunteers in the Stephens Volunteer Services department at Western Maine Health, ranging in age from 16 to 85.

In the past year, volunteers have provided more than 15,000 hours of service at a variety of volunteer activities focused on promoting the health and comfort of patients and visitors, including: acting as patient greeters, chaplains, patient escorts, providing clerical support in the birthplace and human resources, serving as patient advisers at practices, helping with Mended Hearts, laundry, food and nutrition services, the Thrift Shop and pet therapy.

More than 55 volunteers attended the luncheon.

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