June 14, 2011

S.A.F.E.R. Receives Equipment

The Jasper County Hospital based S.A.F.E.R. (Sexual Assault Factual Education for Resistance) program recently was the recipient of additional equipment which will help those individuals who have experienced a sexual assault. An equipment cart was donated by the Jasper Foundation Rensselaer Women's Giving Circle assisted by proceeds from the recent S.A.F.E.R. Real Men Walk.

"This cart allows examination equipment to be well organized and easy to find, making examinations run more smoothly for both patients and staff members," said Cheryl Querry, R.N., S.A.N.E.-A, F.N.E.

The mission of S.A.F.E.R. is to offer sexual assault resistance education, provide treatment, and serve as advocates for survivors and families.

If you would like to learn more about S.A.F.E.R., or would like to donate to the S.A.F.E.R. fund of the Jasper County Hospital Foundation, please contact Cheryl Querry at (219) 866-5141, extension 2244, or toll-free at (888) 511-5141, extension 2244.