Oshkosh letter-writers on appreciating hospice volunteers, frustration with UWO’s $18M deficit
Here are this week’s letters to the editor of the Oshkosh Northwestern. See our letters policy below for details about how to share your views.
Expressing gratitude for hospice volunteers
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and I want to attest to the incredible impact that caring volunteers make in the lives of others in our community.
Compassus is an organization that cares for individuals experiencing life-limiting illnesses, and the kind words, warm smiles and other efforts of the volunteers who generously give their time to bring comfort to others is something we should all take time to recognize and celebrate.
Volunteers are an essential extension of the Compassus hospice care team. From directly interacting with patients and families to working with care team members behind the scenes to help operations run smoothly, they provide a vital service.
The nationwide impact of hospice volunteers is just as significant. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association, volunteers care for more than 1.5 million hospice patients each year, totaling millions of hours of care annually.
This month and every month, we are thankful for volunteers. Please join us in showing gratitude for the people who give of themselves to improve the lives of patients, families, teammates and our community. We are grateful to have their support and proud to recognize their efforts.
If you’re interested in becoming a hospice volunteer, please call our office at 920-486-2269 to learn more about this rewarding role.
Meredith Schluter, MS
Bereavement and volunteer coordinator, Compassus Hospice, Neenah
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Failed policies are to blame for the state of UWO and the UW System
Headlines recently told the story of the $18 million deficit at UW Oshkosh.
If that wasn’t enough bad news, we were reminded of the 100-plus faculty and staff who will soon find themselves looking for a new job or be forced into early retirement.
That’s in addition to all of the other UW campuses that are either closing or downsizing.
The nearly decade-long attack on the University of Wisconsin System by Scott Walker and his cronies in Republican-controlled Legislature has finally taken its toll. Because of them, Wisconsin now ranks in the bottom 10% of funding for our public university.
It’s yet another disgusting example of the GOP’s failed policies.
It is time for a change, because it will take years to undo the mess these Republicans have caused.
Donald Sanford
Madison
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