From left: Director of Nursing Services at the QEH, Henderson Pinder; President of the Kiwanis Club of Barbados South, Zelma Daisley with staff of Ward B6. Also pictured is Immediate Past President, Trevor Alleyne (far right); and Senior Nursing Officer, Surgical Directorate, Marlo St. Hill (third from right).
Patients of Ward B6 of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) now have a television to enjoy while they recuperate.
The television set and accompanying wall bracket were donated to the Ward by the Kiwanis Club of Barbados South. The presentation occurred recently in the QEH’s Boardroom.
Speaking prior to making the donation to the surgical ward, President Zelma Daisley explained that the idea to do so was conceptualised following a visit to B6 by Immediate Past President, Trevor Alleyne. It was while there that Alleyne noticed the absence of a television and spoke to the Club about giving one.
Daisley added the day’s donation follows a blood drive conducted in January by the Club. Forty persons on that occasion gave blood to the Blood Collecting Unit.
She expressed a hope that the members of B6, along with the patients, are very appreciative of it and “I know that seeing the television set and they can view it would at least boost their spirits that they can be well onto a speedy recovery”.
Speaking on behalf of the QEH, Director of Nursing Services Henderson Pinder said he was moved by their generosity. He added that he wants to see more service clubs or persons partnering with the QEH in the future. He also commended the Kiwanis Club of Barbados South for helping in the area of the blood drive.
He additionally gave the assurance to the President that the television will be placed in a select location prior to her demitting office in September of this year. (MG)