Methodist Health System - Back-to-School

For the first time in the history of the program, Methodist Health System was a presenting sponsor of the KETV 7 Can Help Kids/Salvation Army Back-to-School Backpack Program. Collection barrels were located at all three Methodist Health System hospitals; Methodist Physicians Clinics in the Omaha area and Council Bluffs, IA; Methodist Health System Corporate offices; and Nebraska Methodist College. A one-day drop-off event was also held at Methodist Womenâ€™s Hospital. In addition, free back-to-school physicals were offered by Methodist Physicians Clinic, other Methodist Health System providers and med students.

What is it?

For the first time in the history of the program, Methodist Health System was a presenting sponsor of the KETV 7 Can Help Kids/Salvation Army Back-to-School Backpack Program. Collection barrels were located at all three Methodist Health System hospitals; Methodist Physicians Clinics in the Omaha area and Council Bluffs, IA; Methodist Health System Corporate offices; and Nebraska Methodist College. A one-day drop-off event was also held at Methodist Women’s Hospital. In addition, free back-to-school physicals were offered by Methodist Physicians Clinic, other Methodist Health System providers and med students.

Who is it for?

The program provides much-needed school supplies for disadvantaged children in the Omaha and Council Bluffs community.

Why do they do it?

Every child deserves to begin the school year the right way and that begins with the necessary school supplies.

Impact

In 2013, a record 13,400 children received supplies, exceeding last year’s mark of 11,000.

Contact: Claudia Bohn
Communications/Public Relations Manager
Telephone: 402-354-6818
E-mail: Claudia.Bohn@nmhs.org

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