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Artie Yassar has volunteered with the Broward Health North Auxiliary since 2017. After retiring as a
lifelong businessman, Artie moved from New York to Florida in 2010. In 2016, Artie’s wife became sick
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Boca Raton, FL 33481-2708 and was brought to Broward Health North. The hospital staff took such good care of his wife that Artie
Phone: (561) 368-6950 decided to volunteer as a way to support the wonderful caregivers that saved his wife’s life. Artie works
in the newly remodeled Emergency Department. He is responsible for transporting patients, delivering
linen and food, greeting family members and, most importantly, making patients feel comfortable. The
Website: Emergency Department staff refers to Artie as the “Story Teller” because he always has a new story to
www.southfloridahospitalnews.com share. Artie enjoys volunteering in the Emergency Department because from the moment he began vol-
unteering, the staff made him feel welcomed into the family. “Now I pass on the welcoming spirit to
CHARLES FELIX everyone that comes into the Emergency Department,” Artie said.
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NANCY LAMMIE Joyce Cook has volunteered with the Broward Health North Auxiliary since 2017. As a mother of three
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children, two of whom have special needs, Joyce has spent her lifetime taking care of others. After retiring
as a therapeutic counselor for special needs children and adults, Joyce decided to volunteer at the hos-
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and creating registration packets for newly hired employees. She is very organized and enjoys keeping
her department orderly. Joyce was introduced to Broward Health North when she was brought to the hos-
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Lisa Bianco
Daniel Casciato Barbara Saulsby
Barbara Fallon
Vanessa Orr Barbara Saulsby joined the Broward Health Medical Center (BHMC) Auxiliary in 2012. In her six years
Lois Thomson of service, she has donated nearly 2,500 hour of service. Barbara works twice a week in the Auxiliary Gift
Shop, striving to exceed her personal goal in sales. She is one of Broward Health Medical Center’s most
successful Gift Shop volunteers. In addition, Barbara coordinates and schedules volunteers to cover
numerous events throughout the year which ensure positive outcomes for the Auxiliary’s fundraising
LOOK FOR OUR efforts. Prior to joining the Auxiliary, Barbara worked for 41 years for a computer company. She started
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Medical Center’s Gift Shop. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and cruising with her retirement
IN MAY group. She is also very active in her church.

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Marne O’Loughlin joined the Broward Health Medical Center (BHMC) Auxiliary in March 2013. In
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her five years of service, she has donated nearly 5,000 hours of service. Prior to volunteering, Marne
OR EDITORIAL worked as a surgical technician in Labor and Delivery for 46 years at Broward Health Medical Center.
Call (561) 368-6950 While working at the hospital, Marne required a knee replacement and she did her rehabilitation at the
BHMC Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. After a very positive experience, Marne vowed she would come
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back to help after her retirement, a promise she diligently keeps.
carol@southfloridahospitalnews.com Marne’s life is one of service. Working in the Outpatient Rehab Center, Marne changes linens and pro-
vides encouragement to patients who are working hard to get back function in their bodies. She works
three full days a week, gaining respect and admiration for her bright and friendly personality.
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Gisele Duvalsaint has been a volunteer for Broward Health Coral Springs for the past 18 years. She cur-
To subscribe, rently volunteers in the ER department where she fits right into the fast-paced environment, drawing on
call (561) 368-6950 her 35 years of experience as a nurse. She graduated from college in Montreal, Canada and later lived in
New York. With extensive hospital knowledge, she enjoys helping nurses, patients and family members.
or subscribe online at She always has a smile on her face and takes pride in her work, always making sure that rooms are fully
southfloridahospitalnews.com. stocked and rooms are clean before patients are assigned. Giselle is a great asset to Broward Health Coral
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Selwyn Gafen is not just a volunteer, he is part of the PCU family at Broward Health Coral Springs. He
is always proactive and looking for things to do and improve on the unit. He is always ready and available
to help staff out with discharging patients, getting a wheelchair, breaking down charts or putting supplies
Don’t forget to include away. Selwyn has great ideas and takes pride in his unit. He’s very observant and customer-service ori-
ented with staff, physicians, patients and their families. The staff always looks forward to when Selwyn
South Florida Hospital News comes in because they know he is a supportive team member. Selwyn does not have the word “no” in
& Healthcare Report his vocabulary as there is nothing he will say no to if it helps his team out.
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