The Henderson Police Department is selling Autism Awareness Patches in April to help raise autism awareness and support those experiencing life with autism.
The HPD patches are being sold for $10 and all proceeds will be donated to Experiencing Autism Together (www.experiencingautismtogether.org), said an HPD release.
Experiencing Autism Together is a nonprofit whose mission is to create opportunities through events and support groups, enhancing community involvement and social engagement for individuals with autism living in Henderson, Union and Webster counties, said the release.
To purchase a patch, you may come to the Henderson Police Department and speak with Lt. Daniel Lehman or send a self-addressed and stamped envelope containing a $10 with a check made out to Experiencing Autism Together and a patch will be mailed to you.
The address is:
Henderson Police Department
Attn: Autism Patch
1990 Barret Ct
Henderson, KY 42420
Patches will also be available for sale at Tri-Fest, April 17-19, in downtown Henderson at the Experiencing Autism Together booth.
Deaconess hosts 32nd Deaconess Classic for Women’s Health
EVANSVILLE, IN – The Deaconess Foundation will host the 32nd Deaconess Classic for Women’s Health on May 11 at Evansville Country Club.
This year’s theme, “Red, White & Birdies,” celebrates America’s 250th birthday while continuing a long-standing tradition of women supporting women through philanthropy, said a release from the hospital.
Participants are encouraged to embrace the patriotic spirit with red, white and blue golf-appropriate attire, and a prize will be awarded for the Most Patriotic Foursome.
“This event has become a special tradition in our community,” said Lori Goris, chair of the Deaconess Classic committee. “Year after year, people across the Tri-State come together to support women they may never meet—but whose lives may be changed because of early detection. The generosity of this community is what makes the Deaconess Classic so impactful.”
The annual event raises funds to provide life-saving mammograms and pelvic ultrasound screenings for women in need across the Tri-State, said the hospital in a release. Through the generosity of sponsors and participants, proceeds help ensure that women who might otherwise go without screening services have access to early detection and care for breast and ovarian cancers, said the release.
This year’s event will feature Corey Weworski of Carlsbad, California, an accomplished amateur golfer and champion in women’s golf. Weworski captured the 2004 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship and the California Senior Women’s Amateur Championship in 2016. Over the past three decades she has competed in 45 USGA championships, represented the United States internationally in the 2005 Copa de las Américas and senior women’s international matches, and has made the cut three times in the U.S. Senior Women’s Open.
Registration closes May 1. To secure your spot or sponsorship, visit: www.deaconess.com/classic
Deaconess Henderson Hospital SANE team celebrates one year of certification
TRI-STATE — In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, the Deaconess Henderson Hospital Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner team is celebrating one year of certification, marking a significant step forward in specialized care for survivors.
Prior to certification, sexual assault exams were still conducted in the Deaconess Henderson Hospital emergency room. However, ER Team Lead Jessica Cornelius saw an opportunity to enhance the level of care by pursuing advanced training for her team, said a release from Deaconess.
Following the model of established SANE programs at The Women’s Hospital and Deaconess Gateway and Midtown hospitals, Deaconess Henderson ER nurses volunteered to complete the rigorous certification process. Five ER nurses traveled to Owensboro for training, with three nurses receiving additional specialized instruction in Louisville focused on pediatric sexual assault exams, said the release.
The team also collaborated with local prosecutors to better understand how cases move through the legal system.
To support the program, the Deaconess Henderson Hospital Foundation donated $2,000 for essential equipment, including an iPhone for secure photo evidence collection and a swab dryer.
“One of the biggest benefits of our training and certification is that we are better equipped to perform these exams with strong communication, understanding and compassion, helping patients feel safe, especially adolescents and children,” Cornelius said. “It’s incredibly rewarding to support survivors and provide the highest standard of care during such a difficult time.”
Cornelius also expressed gratitude to ER nurse Jessica Cannon, who led the implementation of SANE programs across Deaconess Indiana campuses, for her mentorship and guidance in launching the Henderson program.
“I think it’s wonderful that Deaconess Henderson Hospital is now SANE certified,” Cannon said. “Survivors can receive care in their own community without having to travel out of state. Kentucky has different laws, procedures and evidence kits, so it’s critical for patients to receive care from trained professionals within their state during one of the most traumatic experiences of their lives.”
