An Open Letter to Medical Occupations Students and Families!!!

Community Classroom hours given for HELPING!
Hey Med Occupations!
This is Samantha from the AM Class. I am writing because I wanted to make a note to you about Hannah, my friend with Cystic Fibrosis. A little overview on CF: It is a genetic lung disease, so you are born with it. It affects the lungs by producing excessive amounts of thick mucous that is produced and is difficult to cough up. Common issues with CF is low weight, poor digestion, and difficulty breathing. Imagine breathing through a straw, it is fun for a moment but then your body becomes tired because you're not used to such low amounts of oxygen flowing through your body. Your body begins to ache. The difference between an average person and an individual with CF is that they can't stop breathing through that straw. It's constant. My friend Hannah is 15 years old and we discovered how severe the damage is from her CF. Her left lung is damaged beyond repair and her right lung is not much better. We are officially waiting for her lungs to be categorized as "Failed" and not the current status of "Failing." Despite this recent diagnosis, she has kept up her smiles and her strength. She struggled at first but she has begun to realize who her supporters are. Last week, she was admitted to the hospital to do a 21- day intravenous course of antibiotics. These antibiotics are to hopefully kill the bacteria that harbors in the mucous that is stuck in her lungs. She is still awaiting discharge so she can continue this treatment at home with family and friends.


This past weekend we decided that we would start fundraising for the upcoming costs associated with preparing and having a lung transplant. We will be selling T-shirts and Sweatshirts that on the front have: "I will not give up the fight against Cystic Fibrosis" The backs will have a Team Hannah Logo. The shirts will be $15 and the Sweatshirts are $30. We are also making 65 roses bracelets that will support Hannah, the price on those are still TBD. If you are interested in a shirt, sweatshirt, or bracelet, let me know by texting me at  925 640 7211 or email at sdhenshaw640@yahoo.com
You can also Facebook me. All Proceeds go to Hannah.

Thank you all so much. All help is GREATLY appreciated, by me and Hannah's family. This is your chance to help make a difference. Feel free to call Mrs. Erceg on her cell phone and she will talk to you about community classroom hours/incentives. She is waiting for your call.




REMINDERS FROM MRS. ERCEG:
Look up a Job Description online that will help you with your training plan...
EXAMPLE: "X-ray Technician Job Description"   FINAL DRAFT DUE 1/22.  CALL if you need help!!!
Work on Quiz 11, review the vocabulary on the CH. 3 handout on Legal and Medical Issues/HIPAA and bring in a SIGNED time sheet 1/22....each time sheet is worth 25 points!!!


Take care,


Samantha and Mrs. Erceg