Memorial NICU Receives Donation from Jernigan Family GULFPORT, Miss. — The Jernigan Family presented Memorial NICU with a check for $3,250 on June 6 in honor of their daughter Sophia. Sophia was a patient in the NICU for nine days in 2017. The Jernigan Family was delighted by the care Sophia received in the NICU, as well as, the consideration they received as her parents. Sophia celebrated her second birthday in March. Mr. and Mrs. Jernigan married on June 1 and in lieu of gifts, asked for donations to the NICU to assist with any equipment needs that will improve
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Memorial Hospital Announces Burdonne Young Scholarship Recipients GULFPORT, Miss. —The Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced the winners of the 2019 Burdonne Young Scholarships at a reception on July 19. The scholarships are named in honor of the late Burdonne Young, affectionately known as “Ms. Memorial.” Ms. Young was a nurse for Memorial for over 50 years. These scholarships are awarded annually to dependents of Memorial employees who will be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a college or university in the fall or are currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a college or university. Memorial
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Aimee W. Robertson Named Memorial Hospital Foundation President Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Directors has named Aimee Robertson as president effective March 25. Aimee joins Memorial Hospital Foundation with a background of more than 12 years in finance and business. She most recently served as Senior Regional Marketing Manager at Hancock Whitney in Gulfport; and as a Relationship Manager in Hancock Bank’s Trust and Asset Management group 2010 until 2014. Aimee received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Mississippi State University and her law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law. She currently serves on the board
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5th Annual Guardian Angel Gala March 15th at Golden Nugget (Gulfport, Miss.)– Memorial Hospital Foundation is pleased to host the 5th Annual Guardian Angel Gala on Friday, March 15th at the Golden Nugget Biloxi. The Gala will honor 65 of Memorial Hospital’s care providers that were recognized as Guardian Angels in 2018 as well as serve as an annual fundraiser for the Memorial Hospital Foundation. The Guardian Angel program allows patients to recognize the outstanding care they received while at Memorial Hospital.  100% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Center. The event starts
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Julie McDaniel Service Excellence Fund provides cell phone charging stations to Memorial Hospital (Gulfport, Miss.)– Memorial Hospital Foundation, through their Julie McDaniel Service Excellence Fund, donated 6 Kwikboost courtesy cell phone charging stations to Memorial Hospital. The stations are placed in common areas such as the food court, cafeteria, ICU waiting areas, labor and delivery waiting area and surgery waiting area. The charging stations will allow patients and visitors to stay in touch with family, friends or work while they visit Memorial.  The charging stations can charge up to 8 devices simultaneously at full speed and are compatible with Apple
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Michaels Dedicates Fun Center to Memorial Pediatrics (Gulfport, Miss.)– On Wednesday, April 18th, the Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted representatives from Michaels to dedicate a Starlight Children’s Foundation Fun Center mobile entertainment unit to Memorial Hospital Pediatrics.  The Gulf Coast Michaels stores received the best customer service rating in their district which gave them the opportunity to give back to a local hospital of their choice and chose Memorial Hospital. Representatives also toured the pediatrics and neonatal intensive care units. According to Starlight Children’s Foundation, for more than 25 years, Starlight Fun Center mobile entertainment units have provided entertainment, distraction and
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Gulf Coast Association of REALTORS® Donates Gift Cards to Gulfport Memorial (Gulfport, MS. – January 9, 2018): On Friday, January 5th, the Gulf Coast Association of REALTORS®(GCAR) presented the Memorial Hospital Foundation with a donation of gift cards for Memorial patients. The gift cards will assist Memorial’s pediatric and oncology patients who have had a hardship. “GCAR was so honored to have this opportunity to give back to children in our community in a different way than we usually do,” said GCAR Director, Nicole Nezat. “We hope that these gift cards will help bring light to those going through a
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Rick’s Speakeasy Raises $7,000 for Cancer Patients   The Memorial Hospital Foundation accepted a $7,000 check for the Oncology Patient Special Needs Fund in memory of former Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Member Rick Amos who recently lost his battle with cancer. The money was raised at RICK’S SPEAKEASY, a night of juke-joint music presented by the theatre community and Rick’s friends, on June 24 at Center Stage Theatre in Biloxi. The Oncology Patient Special Needs Fund provides financial support for patients who are receiving treatment for cancer at Memorial. Examples of financial support include medications, gas vouchers, transportation needs, and
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Memorial Hospital Announces Burdonne Young Scholarship Recipients The Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced the winners of the 2017 Burdonne Young Scholarships. The scholarships are named in honor of the late Burdonne Young, former nurse for Memorial for over 50 years. These scholarships are awarded annually to dependents of Memorial employees who will be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a college or university in the Fall of 2017 or are currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a college or university. Memorial Hospital Foundation selects six candidates to receive the Burdonne Young Scholarships. The Scholarships are
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