Auxiliary/Auxilian of the Year

Auxilians are at the heart and soul of Missouri's hospitals. These awards recognize the special contributions of hospital auxiliaries and one individual auxilian to honor the time commitment, dedication and contributions of Missouri's auxilian volunteers to the health care industry. In Missouri, more than 21,000 auxilians and volunteers donate more than two million hours of service each year to help their hospitals better serve patients and the community. Recipients of this award are chosen by auxilians in a neighboring state. The awards are sponsored by the Missouri Association of Hospital Auxiliaries.

Recipients of the 2007 Auxiliary of the Year honors include the following.

• University Hospitals and Clinics in Columbia, Mo., for an auxiliary with fewer than 60 members
• Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter, Mo., for an auxiliary with 60-150 members
• St. John’s Mercy Hospital in Washington, Mo., for an auxiliary with 151-300 members
• Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Mo., for an auxiliary with more than 301 members

Owen Ransdell, a volunteer at Hannibal Regional Hospital, was named 2007 Auxilian of the Year.

For more information, please contact Beth Morell, vice president of communications and education, at 573/893-3700, ext. 1316 or bmorell@mail.mhanet.com.