Hospital employee runs ‘Wendell’s Welcome Wagon’ after life-changing accident
By Matteo Iadonisi
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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (WPVI) — It was a miracle when Wendell Sweeney walked away from a life-changing accident.
Now, he walks with a new purpose: to deliver comfort and joy to patients with the help of his ‘Welcome Wagon.’
Sweeney is a member of the Guest Services team at Jefferson Health Washington Township. His primary job consists of greeting guests and checking them in at the Silvestri Tower.
But Sweeney also got tapped to pioneer a new patient care cart program as well. It became known as ‘Wendell’s Welcome Wagon.’
He keeps it stocked with hygiene products, crossword puzzles, custom activity books, TV guides, and more. The items are donated from co-workers, patients, and Sweeney himself. Everything is free of charge.
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