Auxiliary ready to fulfill wishes

Whidbey General Hospital Auxiliary recently approved the hospital’s “Wish List.” Members voted for the expenditure of $33,700 to purchase needed equipment items for the hospital as well as contribute toward a Soroptimist fundraiser attempting to purchase a digital mammography machine for North Whidbey.

April 26, 2008 12:53 am
The newly installed Whidbey General Hospital Auxiliary officers are
The newly installed Whidbey General Hospital Auxiliary officers are

Whidbey General Hospital Auxiliary recently approved the hospital’s “Wish List.” Members voted for the expenditure of $33,700 to purchase needed equipment items for the hospital as well as contribute toward a Soroptimist fundraiser attempting to purchase a digital mammography machine for North Whidbey.

The Auxiliary also installed a new slate of officers. Sara Smith accepted a second year as president, Meghann Tulli as president elect, Shirley Westefeldt as vice president, Gail Roach as secretary, and Barbara Kerns as treasurer.

The WGH Auxiliary has been supporting the health care goals of Whidbey General Hospital since the hospital opened its doors in March of 1970. Items on the 2008 Whidbey General Hospital Auxiliary “Wish List” include a surgical endoscope, $16,700; digital mammography, $10,000; and Sonosite ultrasound system, $7,000.

Donations to the Auxiliary can be earmarked for general health purchases or specific initiatives. For more information contact Trish Rose, WGH Community Relations, 678-7656 ext. 3350.