12,000 Hours In 2024! Lake Regional Hospital Honors Amazing Volunteers At Annual Luncheon

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Lake Regional Health System honored its hospital volunteers during the Auxiliary annual luncheon, held April 23 at Lake Valley Golf Club in Camdenton.

“Lake Regional is a better place because of our volunteers,” said Lake Regional Health System CEO Kevin McRoberts, FACHE. “These caring individuals comfort our patients and encourage and support our team in many ways. We are grateful for their service, and we thank them for their many hours of dedication to our community.”

Volunteers were recognized for contributing a total of 12,862 service hours to the hospital in 2024. Two volunteers, Pat Beffa and Bob Fox, celebrated 20 years of service with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Seventeen individuals received Outstanding Volunteer Awards for serving 2,000 hours within 10 years: Betty Coleman, Jeanne Frees, Gary Hecktor, Peggy Hecktor, Mary Ann Hodgson, Bobbie Lankford, Tom Lankford, Carol Moellenhoff, Carel Parsons, Ralph Perry, Jerry Rader, Lynette Tapella, Elaine Tiepelman, Alyce Vitor, Leon Wahlbrink, Candice Wolf and Brenda Wood.

Individuals also were recognized for total lifetime hours contributed, ranging from 100 hours to 9,000 hours.

During the luncheon, the Auxiliary announced it will focus on Alzheimer’s awareness and education throughout 2025. To promote early detection, the group presented a $1,000 donation to Lake Regional Neurology to certify providers using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment.

“This screening tool helps detect mild cognitive impairment, allowing us to begin treatment during the early stages of dementia,” said Crystal Lloyd, APRN, MSN, FNP-C. “We are grateful to the Auxiliary for recognizing the importance of early detection for patients’ well-being.”

About Lake Regional Hospital Auxiliary

Started in 1977, the Lake Regional Hospital Auxiliary has members of all ages. The volunteers are a diverse group that includes retirees, active businessmen, high school students and other community members. Volunteers serve in a variety of roles that fit their own special talents and interests.

For more information on volunteering at Lake Regional, call 573-348-8153 or visit lakeregional.com/Volunteers. To view a complete list of volunteers who were recognized, visit lakeregional.com/News.