Lewis County Health System Receives Outpouring of Support from Community

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Lewis County Health System Receives
Outpouring of Support from Community

May 14, 2020 05:30 p.m.

Press Release:

LOWVILLE, NY─

The Lewis County Health System is grateful for the generous

community support during the COVID-19 crisis. Organizations and individuals

from across the region have donated meals for employees, medical supplies and

other items to support patients and staff.

"From cards of thanks, to food for health care staff, to iPads for our residents to

communicate with their families, and hand sanitizer masks and face shields to

protect our front line workers, our community has truly exemplified their gratitude

and appreciation for our community hospital," stated Gerald R. Cayer, LCHS

Chief Executive Officer.

Some of the businesses and organizations who have shown their support

include: Abundant Life Church of Lowville, American Red Cross, Apollo Project

2020, Bernier Carr Associates, BOCES Howard G. Sackett, Shane Bonnett,

Brookside Senior Living, Bob Chamberlain, Community Bank of Lowville, Day

Family, Dunkin, First Presbyterian Church, Friends of Lewis County Hospice,

Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization, Teresa Hoage, Kim Holland, J

& B Sandwiches, Tricia Kennison, Carol J. Kunkel Marathon Bridge Hospital,

Lacerta Group, LCGH Auxiliary, Lewis County Hospital Foundation, Lewis

County Soil and Water Conservation District, Lowville American Legion, Lowville

Baptist Church, Lowville Mennonite Church, Lowville Tops, Lowville VFW,

Monnat's Plumbing, Northern Credit Union, Otis Technology, PB & J Cafe,

Jessica Petrus, Bill Saiff, Saint Lawrence Spirits, St. Peter's, St. Mary's, and St

Hedwig Catholic community, UISS/Premier, Dr. Vora, Sheree and family, and

many other miscellaneous and anonymous donors. This is just a sampling of how

our community is so incredibly generous.

The Lewis County Health System is dedicated to keeping our community healthy

and safe during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Thank you for supporting

our health system and frontline health care heroes and staff for their selfless

work. Together, we will get through this.

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In photo: (Left to right) Deacon Jude Nnadi and Father Jay Seymour, St. Peter's,

St. Mary's, and St. Hedwig Catholic community, Debra Wurz, Administrator,

Residential Health Care Facility (RHCF), Pastor Laurie Sponaugle, First

Presbyterian Church, JoAnn Reed, RHCF Activities Director and Connie Zehr,

Lowville Mennonite Church, holding some of the donated items including iPads

for the RHCF and snacks for all staff.

Photo: The Environmental Services Department enjoys donuts and coffee made

possible by the American Red Cross and Dunkin.

Photo: Shawn Thornton LCHS Emergency Preparedness Director accepts

donation of hand cream for Hospice and Home Health staff from Mary Kay

Consultant Tricia Kennison and her customers, family and friends.