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Betsy Wotherspoon and LHAS Volunteers and LHAS Volunteens help prepare the packets.

LHAS Emergency Care Packages

As part of its longstanding relationship with UPMC Clinical Social Workers, LHAS provides financial support for patient medications, lodging and even cab fare. For over two years, LHAS has also put together care packets for the families of patients coming into the ER.

In emergency situations, families and friends rush to the hospital following their loved ones, often forgetting or not having time to pack the necessities for a long stay. Chaired by LHAS Board Director Betsy Wotherspoon, the Emergency Care Packages committee has assembled over 1000 packages in the past year. These include over 15 personal hygiene items to include toothbrush, toothpaste, waterless hand soap, comb, shampoo, deodorant and other items.

LHAS has received numerous notes from grateful people who appreciate not only the usefulness of the packages but also the thoughtfulness of such a personal touch in a time of great need.

For more information on how you can help, please contact the LHAS office at 412-648-6106.

LHAS Social Services Tea

LHAS celebrates the amazing work of the UPMC Clinical Social Workers staff with an annual tea. This year, the tea was at the B. Blair Crawford Memorial Garden on Thursday, March 31, 2011. There was a great turn out and it was a wonderful opportunity for the two organizations to mingle and learn about each other's work.