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Nursing
Program
Bev Plagenhoef,
RN and Julie Mascorro, RN are nurses who work with the
Children's Advocacy Center. Both work for the Ottawa
County Health Department and have been involved with the
medical component at the Center since September of 1998.
The children who come to the Center for medical services
are being examined for physical abuse, sexual abuse, and
neglect. The nurses are Medical Coordinators before,
during, and after the exam, and their duties include
obtaining needed medical history information before the
exam, making them comfortable with the exam and room,
taking vital signs, recording the doctor's findings on the
charts, and preparing cultures for the lab. After the
exam, they provide follow-up on referrals, set up
appointments for blood tests to be done at the Health
Department, monitor the lab work, and contact families
with the results of lab work. They are also responsible
for keeping the medical exam room and equipment in order.
Bev and Julie
were asked to join the Children's Advocacy Center team
because of their extensive experience working with
children. They enjoy working in this field because they
believe in the importance of working collaboratively with
agencies to better our community, and they have strong
working relationships with many of our community resource
agents.
Bev and Julie
have received extensive training in forensic interviewing
of children and have participated in many team training
seminars and conferences regarding child sexual and
physical abuse. These talented nurses play a vital role
in the care of healing of the children that we serve.
Our Wish List
We would
greatly appreciate contributions in the following areas:
-pre-packaged
individually wrapped fruit snacks
-new toys,
games, and puzzles for ages 3-12
-dry erase
markers & erasers
-arts and
crafts supplies
The Children's
Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization. Your
tax-deductible support will help continue the fight
against child abuse.
Donations may be send to:
Sheila Pollock
c/o The Children's Advocacy Center
280 East 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423
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