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NAVICENT HEALTH THANKS TO YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS, NAVICENT HEALTH FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO SUPPORT A WIDE VARIETY OF EFFORTS IN THE COMMUNITY. When it comes to doctor and hospital visits, education plays a huge role in a child's comfort level. Child Life Specialists at Children's Hospital, Navicent Health (CHNH), with the help of the Navicent Health Foundation, tackle that education with the annual Teddy Bear Clinic, which was held Saturday, March 5. "We hosted our second Teddy Bear Clinic this year because it was such a hit with kids last year," says Heather Trescott, Certied Child Life Specialist at CHNH. "We have a variety of stations set up so kids can familiarize themselves with medical procedures and equipment, and at the end of the clinic they get to take their bear home." Physicians demonstrated many procedures, including casting, X-rays and medication delivery, as well as taking vital signs and information such as height and weight. "Our Teddy Bear Clinic gives children in the community an opportunity to see rsthand what happens inside a children's hospital," says Andrew Bozeman,MD, pediatric surgeon at CHNH. "We hope that by allowing the children to provide hands-on 'treatment' to their favorite stued animal or doll, we will ease the anxiety they may experience in a hospital setting, as well as promote healthy behaviors." Eric Lincoln, DO, pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, casts a teddy bear at the Teddy Bear Clinic. A CLINIC FOR BEARS (AND KIDS) COMMEMORATING COLONEL KENNETH CLARK COLONEL KENNETH CLARK'S LIFE OF SERVICE MADE A PROFOUND IMPRESSION ON MANY LIVES. Colonel Kenneth Bemis Clark, born November 18, 1923, spent his life serving our nation and his community. Aer a 34-year career in the U.S. Air Force, Col. Clark devoted his eorts to his community by working for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and developing his own consulting business as an association manager. Col. Clark moved to Carlyle Place in 2005, where he was very active, serving as a member of the Development Committee for 10 years, six of which he spent as chair. In his time with the Committee, he helped reach the $1 million goal of the Resident Assistance Fund by relaunching the fund's campaign in 2012. "All of the residents recognize the concern that anyone could be confronted with unforeseen events that take a toll on one's nancial reserves," says Ty Ivey, the executor of Col. Clark's estate. "With Ken as an example, we can all realize the opportunity to support those who, through no fault of their own, may need support." Prior to his death on February 21, 2015, Col. Clark included funding in his will to further the eorts of Carlyle Place's Resident Assistance Fund. His contribution made it possible for his family to have the private dining room at Carlyle Place named in his memory. At the ribbon cutting for the Ken Clark dining room, Carlyle Place, Navicent Health resident Don Kea observed: "As Carlyle Place residents, we have been fortunate to have Ken as a part of our unique community. His aable style, his ease of friendship, his obvious intellect and his strong leadership are qualities which blessed and enriched our lives. So we gather today to say thanks be to God for the life of Kenneth Bemis Clark." If you are interested in standing up for those in need by donating to Navicent Health Foundation, visit www.navicenthealth.org/ foundation/donate-now or call 478-633-GIVE (4483). Lee Kingery Clark and her daughter, Bonnie Scott, admire Col. Clark's photo and plaque in the private dining room. 4 | Impact | NAVICENTHEALTH.ORG/FOUNDATION EVENTS

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