(SitNews) Ketchikan, Alaska - “You’re never not a librarian,” Bridget Stearns laughed as she stacked books in the Pinky Brindle Cancer Resource Center (CRC) at PeaceHealth Ketchikan.

Bridget, who is both a retired librarian and a retired nurse, is now a volunteer at the CRC. Each Wednesday she comes to help whether it’s rearranging the book collection, making baskets for cancer patients, or doing any of the many things involved in providing cancer support.

Jackie Jones-Bailey and Bridget Stearns Photo courtesy PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center

Jackie Jones-Bailey staffs the Cancer Resource Center which is in the hallway that connects the new medical office building with the medical center. “We’re always looking for volunteers to do so many things – check out books, help with the support groups, or spend time with patients and their families who use the CRC. People with special talents have made quilts, hats and scarves for patients too. This is a great access point.”

The Center not only has books, but they have wigs, scarves, prosthetics, and other items. Jackie also helps put people in touch with other services. “We work with the local First City Council on Cancer and the American Cancer Society for financial help and other support resources.”

Jackie who is also a retired nurse, had 22 years of nursing experience at PeaceHealth Ketchikan before moving into administration, but, she said, “You don’t have to be a nurse to volunteer. We just need people who want to help.”

The Center is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but sometimes closes during the day if there aren’t enough volunteers.

Call Jackie at 228-8300 x8330 to find out more about volunteer opportunities or about the Cancer Resource Center.

Edited By Mary Kauffman, SitNews

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