The public is invited to attend Henry Mayo's 27th Annual Community Tree Lighting, a wonderful Santa Clarita Valley tradition for families and friends.

Come see Santa and be treated to hot cocoa and cookies during the Community Tree Lighting celebration.  There will also be a special crafts table for decorating ornaments and holiday cards for Henry Mayo patients.

Special thanks to Barry and Nancy Gump of Andy Gump, Inc., and their employees, AV Equipment Rental, and to the many volunteers who donate their time, talent, and resources to make this festive tradition a success.

27th Annual Community Tree Lighting

Sunday, December 2, 2012

3:30-5 p.m.

Henry Mayo Hospital campus

23845 McBean Parkway. Valencia. 

Survey Says... Henry Mayo Is Ready for Pediatric Patients

Henry Mayo's Emergency Department received high marks for its readiness to treat pediatric patients.  Based on a recent survey by the state's Emergency Medical Services Authority, the California Pediatric Readiness Project scored Henry Mayo at 100 percent in the following areas:

• Administration and coordination
• Quality improvement
• Policies, procedures and protocols
• Equipment, supplies and medications

Henry Mayo is considered a high volume hospital for pediatric patients with 7,588 pediatric patients treated annually in the emergency department.

With top-notch physicians, nurses and staff, an ER approved for Pediatrics and a pediatric intensivist program, Henry Mayo Henry Mayo is poised and ready to take care of children of the Santa Clarita Valley.

The Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) recently honored Henry Mayo's 'singing nurse' Jared Axen at the 2012 Annual Hospital Heroes Awards.  Alongside other healthcare workers, Jared was recognized during a special luncheon at The Omni Hotel in Los Angeles for going above and beyond in responding to patient care.

Jared shares his unique gift in conjunction with his outstanding nursing abilities to help patients and their families through the healing and recovery process. Along with his positive attitude and charming sense of humor, he uses his beautiful singing voice to reach his patients in a powerful and unforgettable way.  Although Jared has performed concerts around the world, singing to patients one-on-one has been the most gratifying and fulfilling experience for him.

On October 16, more than 60 Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers attended a celebratory commemorative breakfast at the hospital.  A special video aired during the event chronicling the Auxiliary's 50 years of service to the hospital and SCV community.

Frank Ferry, Mayor of Santa Clarita, presented a certificate of appreciation to the Auxiliary for 50 years of service to the Santa Clarita Valley and its nearly 275,000 residents, 

Since 1962, before HM officially opened its doors in 1975, through today, the Auxiliary has dedicated thousands of hours of service to the hospital. 

This dedicated group of more than 100 men and women continue to volunteer their services and raise funds for patient care and healthcare technology at the hospital.  The Auxiliary manages the gift shop and hosts several fundraising events. Auxiliary volunteers also support special Parent Preview and Tyke Hike tours at the hospital.

Henry Mayo's "Pie for a Pint" Blood Drive

Friday, November 16, 2012

Give back to your community this Thanksgiving by donating blood and helping to save a life!  In addition to saving a life, all donors will receive the following:

• A freshly-baked, boxed pumpkin or apple pie.
• 2 free VIP tickets to the Laugh Factory
• 2 free tickets to a USC Basketball game ($9 processing fee)
• A coupon for a free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery
• Complimentary gourmet cookies from Lady Di's

Friday, November 16, 2012

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.                                                              

HMNMH/COC Clinical Education Center

Henry Mayo Hospital Campus

25727 McBean Parkway, Valencia 

To make an appointment, please call (661) 253-8888 or register online at redcrossblood.org and enter in sponsor code henrymayo.  Please note, all donors must present a picture ID.

For more information, call (661) 200-1306.