Boquete Health and Hospice September Newsletter

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View this email in your browser Table of Contents Donating Blood Vaccine Clarification New Video - We Need You Vaccination Upload October 13 General Meeting November 10 General Meeting Volunteer Appreciation Lunch Support Your Neighbors Proposed Slate of Officers Urgent Need PR Team Leader New Members Protecting Your Assets for Your Heirs Being Prepared Workshop Up Coming Events Boquete Shows its Love Matching Fund Barbara Lapid Volunteer Thank You The Rhythms of Life: The Wellness Benefits of Drumming Chris's Corner - 7 Healthcare Breakthroughs Tree of Life BHH Policies Mission Statment Presidents Letter CLARIFICATION about our new Vaccination Policy:  It seems that our recent policy on vaccinations has caused some confusion.  It is only the meeting leaders and guest speakers and those who are meeting the public that must be vaccinated or provide proof of a negative covid-19 test. (For example: the trainers at the New Member Training, our volunteers working at the Tuesday Market table, those running our in-person meetings.)   Those attending the meeting and sitting in the audience are NOT required to be vaccinated and do not have to provide proof of vaccination.   New Video – We Need You. On September 4, 2021 Boquete Health and Hospice volunteers were guests on “Talking With Your Doctor” radio show with Dra. Shannon Tuer.   Lesley Hughes, Craig Gatrel, John Ferguson, Carmen de Botero and Erin Ross talked about what BHH means to the community and how our volunteers help.  Craig discussed the role of the Patient Care Coordinator and how the volunteers help him do the job.  John spoke about how the equipment is handled, sanitized, and how volunteers meet patients (or their families/friends) at the lockers, teach them how to use the equipment, and do a secondary assessment to make sure that all the needs are being covered.  Carmen discussed the Blood Team and how the “blood bank” works and how volunteers are needed to both donate and to help things run smoothly.  She also talked about the Translation Team and how important they are both in dealilng with patients and their families and their doctors and in translating information so those who don’t speak English can learn how to care for their loved ones.  Erin talked about how the Ambassador Team supports all the meetings and events and (when we can get back to dealing with patients on a face-to-face basis) drive them to appointments, read to them, and help with errands.  The Ambassador Team is also our “friendship” basket team.  Friendship baskets are delivered to those patients that need to know they are not alone in what they are going through. You can find this video on our website (Boquetehealth.org) or click below to view. View Video - We Need You Vaccinations Please, Please, Please.  If you are vaccinated, please take a photo of your vaccination card and upload it on our website.  It will be kept confidential, but will allow us to contact volunteers when we need people to do events in the community.  https://boquetehealth.org/vaccine-form So far, only 25 out of 120 members have registered.  If you are having trouble uploading it, please email it to Lesley Hughes – lesleyahughes@gmail.com and she will get it entered. Enter Vaccine Information October 13 General Meeting At the October General Meeting (Oct 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the Animales Building or via Zoom) Dr. Rod will be giving a short presentation on Skin Cancer. November 10 General Meeting The November 10 General Meeting will focus on an half hour-long presentation by Dr. Rod on Blood Sugar – Highs and Lows.  Also, there will be time for a Team Meeting breakout.  We would like the Team Leaders to meet with their teams and come up with their “wish list” for 2022.   Volunteer Appreciation Lunch On December 1 Boquete Health and Hospice will host a luncheon to thank all our wonderful Volunteers for everything they have done this past year.  It will be held at TapOut, starting at 1:00 p.m.  Seating is limited to 50.  Volunteers are welcome to bring one (1) guest for a donation of $10.00. There will be a cash bar, with two special drinks featured:  Mimosa’s – unlimited for $10.00 and a rum cocktail for $5.00. NOTE:  BECAUSE THIS IS THE GENERAL MEETING, THERE WILL NOT BE A “REGULAR” GENERAL MEETING IN DECEMBER.  THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING WILL BE JANUARY 12, 2022 AT 1:00 P.M.   Sign Up for Lunch Come Support your Neighbors On Oct 9, from 7:00 a.m. to Noon, Hospital Regional,  in concert with Boquete Health and Hospice, will hold its third Blood Drive of 2021.  Please register to donate blood using the form on our Website.  This page has links to the donation form:  https://boquetehealth.org/downloads-&-forms. The team from Hospital Regional is in charge making sure that all sanitary and MINSA rules are adhered to.   Each unit donated can save up to three lives.  If you are unable to donate, there is always the Matching Gift option.   Proposed Slate of Officers for 2022 Three volunteers have graciously agreed to fill the following posts: Stacy Stich – Vice President John Ferguson – Secretary Laurie Collier – Treasurer However, the position of President is still available.  If you are interested, please let me know (lesleyahughes@gmail.com) so we can talk about the requirements.  In general, the position is responsible for setting agendas, leading the Council and General meetings, helping to craft policies and acting as the public face of the organization.  Urgent Need For PR (Public Relations) Team Leader.  Responsibilities will include: Gathering information for and editing the newsletter Working on flyers for upcoming events Please contact Lesley (lesleyahughes@gmail.com) for  further information.  This is a critical need.     Volunteer Now New Members It is with great joy that I am introducing our new members.  These 8 people attended the three day training help Sept 20, 22 and 24.  Please join me in welcoming them: Art Blevins Bill Hinrichsen Cindy Peek David Yavitz Jeff Flynn Rod Gottula Sandra Cripe Stacey Stich Protecting Your Assets for Your Heirs - by Martine Heyer A free PDF addition to "Being Prepared for Life and Death in Boquete" After spending several interesting weeks helping the daughter of an Ex-pat navigate the various Panamanian boondoggles in order to settle the family estate,  I decided to write "Protecting Your Assets for Your Heirs". This document is meant for all Ex-pats who have property and or bank accounts in Panama and whose heir(s), do NOT live here, and are not in possession of Panamanian residence visa’s, and thus do not have banking rights in Panama. The heir(s) are here strictly as tourists and they travel on their own money and their own time to sort an estate.  Yesterday as I was talking to my lawyer, he said that: in his practice of Estate Planning,  he has noticed, that most of his clients spend a lot more time planning their vacations, rather than spending much time planning  their Estate. That is normal, since planning for pleasure is more enjoyable that planning for dread. But planning on who will inherit can be fun, and planning so your heirs will actually receive their inheritance without too many headaches, should be important to you. So if you own real estate in Panama, you might find opening the PDF that is attached worthwhile in order to make sure you can avoid probate, and make things as easy as possible for your heir(s). If none of your assets are in Panama, and you should know, that cars are not an asset,  then this PDF has no relevance for you. Good luck, enjoy and stay well. . Download Protecting Your Assets PDF Sign Up for Workshop Upcoming Events   Oct 6 - Zoom Council Meeting – 10:00 a.m. Oct 9 – "Boquete Shows its Love" Blood Drive - 7 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. Oct 13 - General Meeting – 1:00 p.m. - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85821230348 Oct 27 – Being Prepared Workshop 11 – 12:30 at the Animales Building Nov 3 - Zoom Council Meeting – 10:00 a.m. Nov 10 - General Meeting – 1:00 p.m. - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85821230348 Dec 1 – Volunteer Appreciation Lunch Dec 28 – FINAL DAY FOR NOMINATIONS Jan 5 – Planning Meeting Jan 12 – ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS Starting with the September General Meeting, we are continue with the hybrid format (in-person for those who wish to attend, and via Zoom for those who prefer not to attend).. Join the Matching Fund Now "Behind the Scenes Volunteers” Thank you! Those who volunteer with BHH are truly amazing.  If you remember last December’s newsletter, the list went on and on. Or look at the roots and trunk of ourTree of Life. Barbara Lapid Barbara Lapid has been a volunteer with BHH for 12 years!  Her work includes being a Hospice Nurse, a Hospice Team Leader and a Hospice Case Manager.  Those hours spent with a hospice patient are vitally important, and no one publicly sees the care and love she has given to these patients and their caregivers. In addition, Barbara has represented BHH at our Tuesday Market table for the past 5 years.  She will test your blood pressure for free and is our public face for information on our organization.  People come with questions all the time and on several occasions she has noticed some cautionary signs after checking a blood pressure and directed folks to seek medical treatment.  She has our Being Prepared Guides available for anyone stopping by for a $10 donation.  Come and say “hi” and know that she is smiling back under her mask! Barbara, we deeply appreciate your work over these past 12 years and thank you for your commitment to serve. The Rhythms of Life: The Wellness Benefits of Drumming Do you move to the beat of your own drum?  If not, maybe you should!  This month the Magic of Music Team takes a look at the health and wellness benefits of drumming.  No prior musical experience is required!  And there are currently opportunities right here in Boquete to participate and reap the health and wellness benefits!     Check out "Thriving Through the Rhythms of Life: The Wellness Benefits of Drumming" for more information including links to music and playlists, information about local drumming events, and a brief review of the specific health and wellness benefits as revealed by recent scientific research. Full Article This section will contain an interesting article that we found on the web with a teaser so you can see if you want to click through.  Many places want you to sign up for their mailing list; however, we only choose links that let you bypass the sign up. Later, if you like the site, you can choose to sign up, but not necessary to read the article. These are 7 of the most exciting breakthroughs in healthcare today Go to full article About the Tree of Life The tree was created to honor our donors and volunteers.  The roots are volunteers, the trunk is the council, the leaves are people who have donated $100 or more.  The two color leaves are people who have donated for two years.  The flowers are business sponsors who donate $100 or more every year.  The Lilies are new.  They are memorials to people who have passed.  Family or friends have donated $200 or more to honor them.  Add your leaf or flower or Lily.  Click the button to make our tree grow. Thank you. Donate Click Here to Enlarge Tree Many Thanks to Our New and Repeat Donors Cynthia Barr Jo Clem Over the past year there have been questions about WHY Boquete Health and Hospice was doing things in a certain way.  The policies of the organization have now been posted on our website.  There is a link at the bottom of the home page or you can go to the “More” page to read them or download a PDF version.  The policies will be updated as needed.   View BHH Policies Our Mission Our mission is to provide palliative care for the terminally ill in order that they may experience death with dignity and limited pain; to inform and promote community health; and, to support people with health and wellness needs by providing information, equipment and volunteer services.   To Make a Donation  BHHF functions with donations provided by the community. If you are interested in supporting the work we do, please make a donation. To make a financial contribution by check or cash contact Laurie Collier, our treasurer, at lojocollier@yahoo.com to arrange a time and place to pick up your donation. You can also click here  to make an online Paypal donation. Make a Direct Deposit to:  Boquete Hospice and Health Foundation, Global Bank Checking Account #16-101-23071-6  For more information visit our website: http://www.boquetehealth.org We also have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/boqueteheartshandsandhelp/?ref=bookmarks  Please Like our page and share the contents with your family and friends.   Confidentiality All patient information shared with any Boquete Health and Hospice volunteer is kept in the strictest confidence. To Contact Us   Hospice/Health:  (507) 6781-9250 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday,  9am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday    Please! Blood Donor Program:  WhatApp (507)-6590-2000 or call (507)-6781-9250 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday,  9am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday, Please. 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