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Newsletter Ideas

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:39:54 -0500

So we're thinking about starting an e-newsletter here at Yroswell to help keep you updated through the convenience of email, but we want to know what you think!

What kind of content would you read? What kind of things would you like to know more about? How often should it be sent? Do you even check your email? Is this even a good idea? :)

This is all about you - Generation Y - so we want to keep things fresh and interesting for YOU.

Let us know your ideas!

Bills make History

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:49:35 -0500

Did you know that the November 16 Chargers (10), Steelers (11) game was the first time in NFL History to have the score 11-10?

Source: WBEN

Planetary Alignment

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:47:18 -0500

RARE CELESTIAL EVENT: Jupiter, Venus and the moon should all appear together in the sky tonight... won't happen again like this til 2052!

Read more here.

Teen and Gift's

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:37:20 -0500

For the holidays:
According to the Associated Press, the top things teens are looking to get: cash and gift cards.

Not all teens are looking to get something for themselves, some kids like to help their communities. Kids might like to help out at a local food pantry or family shelter.

What do you want or want to do for the holidays?

Bill's

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:57:48 -0500

I hope the bills can make it in to the play off they need to win at least 4 more game and there are only 4 left

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yroswell@roswellpark.org — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:16:55 -0500

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Paintbox at the Malls

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:58:04 -0500

Paintbox merchandise is available at Buffalo-based malls through December 21! Or you can order oneline at www.paintboxproject.com.

Volunteers will be at the Malls on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays!

McKinley, Galleria and Boulevard Malls

Fridays 12-8
Saturdays 12-8
Sundays 12-6

Happy Thanksgiving!

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:55:45 -0500

Hoping everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

And I'm sad Lance didn't win Dancing with the Stars. I know Brooke was the best all year, but he and Lacey were way more fun to watch.

When your beloved pet dies

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:54:48 -0500

Coping with the loss of a pet can be especially difficult when you’re under stress, trying to handle other serious problems or facing the challenges of completing your education or starting a career. Strong emotions are a normal part of grief. You may feel guilty that you hadn’t spent much time lately with your pet. Or you may be angry with your pet for causing these awful feelings at a stressful time in your life.

* Accept your emotions. Feelings of sadness, despair, helplessness, anger, guilt and even emotional numbness are all normal. Ignoring your feelings won’t take away the loss.

* Express your pain. Find a healthy outlet for your feelings. Try keeping a journal, drawing, painting, composing music, hiking or taking long walks.

* Comfort a child or younger sibling. Helping a child cope with the loss of a family pet can help you work through your own grief. Share a project like creating a special memory book about your pet.

* Take care of yourself. Get outside for exercise and fresh air, eat healthy meals and make proper sleep a priority. Resist self-destructive actions like overeating or abusing drugs or alcohol.

* Do a good deed. Honor your pet’s memory by making a donation of money or time to an animal shelter.

* Seek outside help. If your sadness becomes overwhelming or you think you’re upset about more than your pet, talk to a counselor, therapist or a member of the clergy.

* Avoid getting a new pet right away. Allow yourself time to grieve before getting another pet. Everybody works through their grief differently. One person in the family may be ready for a new pet before others are. Take the time you need and respect when others need time.

Mourning a pet

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:53:58 -0500

Learning to cope with feelings of loss is difficult, but important. It can help to know what’s normal. In addition to being sad, you may have a reaction that includes emotional, physical and/or spiritual feelings. The following are normal responses to grief:

* Strong emotions. You might feel sadness, anger, guilt and despair. You might even feel numb for a while, like nothing has happened.

* Physical symptoms. You might find you have difficulty sleeping or have waves of nausea.

* Spiritual questions. A deep loss causes many people to question their beliefs. You may feel like your religion has disappointed you. Or, you may find comfort and strength in your faith.
Try these steps to help you cope with your loss:

* Take care of yourself. Get outside for exercise and fresh air. Eat right and get enough sleep. Resist self-destructive actions like overeating or abusing drugs or alcohol.

* Remember your pet. Talk about your pet or create special memories like framed pictures or a scrapbook.

* Forgive others’ harsh words. Well-meaning friends and others may say things that sound cruel, like “It was only an animal,” or “You can get another.” It is absolutely normal to grieve and feel great loss over your pet. Allow yourself time to feel your own emotions.

* Wait before getting another pet. Your parents, family and friends may be eager to soothe your pain by giving you another pet. It’s OK to tell them if you don’t want one. Someday you may want another pet, not as a replacement, but to welcome another furry friend into your family.

When a pet dies

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:52:57 -0500

For many people, losing a pet is their first experience with death. And it can be a tough one. You may feel a greater sense of grief over a pet that was a part of your daily life than from losing a distant relative you barely knew. After all, your pet may have been a family member for most of your life.

It’s normal to feel a variety of emotions like denial, confusion, shock, sadness, anger, despair or even guilt. Avoiding or ignoring these emotions might seem a helpful way to separate yourself from the pain, but you can’t avoid grieving forever. Try these steps to help you cope with your loss:

• Give yourself time to feel sad. It can take time to mourn and work through your feelings. You may never stop missing your pet, but with time, the pain will ease enough for you to go on with your life.

* Hold a memorial. It may seem silly at first, but having a ceremony to bury or remember your pet can help. Honor your pet’s memory with a garden stone or plant a special flower.

* Create remembrances. Write stories or record memories of special moments you had with your pet. Try writing a simple poem or prayer. Create a scrapbook or collage of photographs of your pet’s life with you. Draw a picture or compose a piece of music.

* Talk to a counselor. Your pet’s death may lead you to ponder questions about your own life and future.

If your sadness persists or is intense or overwhelming, consider talking with a counselor. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

HEY!!

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:13:52 -0500

I randomly decided to get back on and say :"WHAT"S UPPPPPP?" I just read what Lacis said to do in my last post and I guess I am doing just that! "Staying in touch." I still kinda miss Buffalo, I def. miss the people I met ALOT!!! Once again, this summer was the BEST summer of my life!!!! I cant believe all the things that happened actually did! I was just reminiscing about what took place this summer today and again: "WOW". It was a blast. I still talk to a couple of the other Roswell kids, but I wish I was there with them! :(

Love Skipper and the Penguins

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:17:05 -0500

Saw Madagascar 2.... I love the penguins. They totally make me laugh out loud. I even went to McD's to get the penguin toy. The manager thought it was funny I could quote Skipper (Smile and wave boys) so he went in the back and got me one of them.

Anyone see the Bond movie yet?

Kissmas Bash Snowflake Hats!

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:05:05 -0500

Here's a sneak peak at the very cool snowflake hats that Yroswell will be selling at Kissmas Bash ...

They Light Up!
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Strike a Pose :)
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Get yours at Kissmas Bash 2008!
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All donations will benefit cancer research and kids just like this.
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A little bit about me

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:56:46 -0500

Hi! My name is Kristyn. I am new to Yroswell, and wanted to help people, and meet more people. Iwill tell you a little about me. I am in my school’s student council, Leo club, foreign language club, and am an officer for Jr.SADD. I also do community service with my towns youth bureau, and I also did the Black Tie gala last year with the Make a wish foundation. I also hope to volonteer at Roswell very soon.

Going to Kissmas Bash? ...

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:44:22 -0500

... Don't forget to visit the Yroswell booth and get your blinking snowflake hat!

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Not only will you be supporting cancer research, but you will light up the arena.

You may even be selected to announce the final act during the show!!

It's back

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:32:05 -0500

well heres an update thats gonna suck, my father wetn to roswell wednesday for a postoperative follow up and the did an x-ray, when the results came back they had some very bad news. he has cancer again this time they found seven cells that oly measure a cm each, but are scattered throughout his thoratic region. so we are back at square one, with everything from chemo and radiation the only diffrence is this time surgery is not an option due to the fact that he already had one. Well I will continue to write and keep everyone posted.

Interesting "career" article on Yahoo

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:34:21 -0500

Excellent article, excellent advice. As a comprehensive cancer center, RPCI has many, many career opportunities that extend beyond hands-on caregiving.

MrsK

How to Work in Health Care Without Being a Caregiver

by Caroline M.L. Potter, Yahoo! HotJobs

While much of the economy falters, the healthcare sector remains hot. Why? According to George Rainer, vice president of human resources for Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York, "Health care isn't completely recession-proof, but it's certainly more so than other industries. People get sick, and we have to be here to take care of them -- no matter what the economy looks like."

But what if a career as a hands-on caregiver, such as a physician or nurse, isn't right for you? There are still ways to build a successful career at a medical center near you.

A City Within a City

Rainer, who has worked at Winthrop for 20 years, says, "What a lot of people are unaware of is that hospitals are really small cities. They have just about every job imaginable within the four walls." His colleague Karin Weisenberger, R.N., senior director of human resources, concurs: "We have so many nonclinical positions here, many of which don't require degrees, in service areas as well as clerical positions throughout the hospital. And there are many nonclinical positions in admitting and billing."

There are professional-level positions, too, in administration, education, fundraising, legal, marketing, operations, and quality assurance as well as finance. "Most hospitals have large accounting departments, and it's not always essential to have direct healthcare experience," points out Rainer, who was downsized out of a job with one of New York's largest banks in tough economic times two decades ago.

A Matter of Degrees

Because of the array of opportunities at most hospitals, there's a place for holders of a variety of professional degrees. A degree specifically focused on health care, but not caregiving can help you get ahead. Weisenberger notes, "Administrators for most departments have a clinical degree and perhaps a degree in health administration or public health. But you'll also find practice managers at our outpatient facilities who have MBAs or degrees in public health administration."

She also reveals, "We have programs here at our hospital for people in nonclinical positions to go back to school and earn clinical degrees. And some of our nurses are now pursuing nonclinical positions through administrative degrees."

Adds Rainer, "There is a very high emphasis on continuing education when you work in health care."

The Rewards

Working in a hospital isn't right for everyone, but its challenges are far outweighed by its rewards. In addition to stability, there's the "feel-good factor" you'll experience every day. Says Rainer, "There's an intrinsic reward you get from being in the business of helping people. I rarely have patient contact, but I still enjoy the feeling of knowing I am helping people indirectly."

Weisenberger, who's also a trained critical care nurse, says, "I really love my job!" And while you may not be able to snag her precise position, she and Rainer agree that there are no unimportant jobs at any hospital. "Every person here carries a lot of responsibility because nothing must go wrong, whether you're in hospitality, engineering, or in the operating room. There's always an emphasis on quality," Ranier says.

Hiring Hints

You can search Yahoo! HotJobs for jobs at area hospitals, visit each medical center's career section on its website, or peruse newspaper ads for openings. But what if you don't see an opportunity that fits your qualifications? Rainer advises job seekers to drop their resumes off in person at a hospital's human resources department. "HR receptionists are able to pick out people who are a cut above the rest, so there's a higher likelihood that you'll get attention."

Weisenberger, a Winthrop employee for nine years, urges interested candidates to attend local health-care job fairs. "Look in your major local papers, such as The New York Times, for health-care job fairs and see if the hospital you're interested in will be there. Go and you'll have a better chance of getting the ear of someone you might not have had the opportunity to meet at the HR department," she urges.

Also, consider volunteering at a hospital first to see if it's right for you and to stand out as an applicant. Rainer says, "When people volunteer, it's a good indication that they're a cut above other applicants, that they're going above and beyond. We're trying to find those people, the ones who are willing to make a difference."

Gilda's Club WNY Teen Writing Contest

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:50:10 -0500

Students in Grades 9-12 are eligible to enter a poem or essay that expresses their thoughts and feeling about their personal experiences with cancer. Here is the flyer with more info.

1108/2008WritingContestFlyer12.pdf

Entries are due December 5, 2008.

New to the website

yroswell@roswellpark.org — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:41:33 -0500

Hey. I'm Kristin. I'm new to this website. i kept hearing commercials about yroswell and i decided to check it out. I like it. I'd really like to help peolpe and that's another main reason i joined yroswell.com.