Volunteer Service and Fundraising Efforts

Founded in 1971, to support the aims and objectives of the hospital, the EJGH Auxiliary has supported East Jefferson General Hospital through volunteer service and fundraising efforts ever since. The mission of the EJGH Auxiliary is to further the goals and objectives of EJGH by channeling the energy of the citizens of the community wishing to contribute their time, talent and financial assistance.

At its inception, this non-profit group was composed of community volunteers dedicated to brightening the stays of East Jefferson General Hospital patients by delivering books and magazines throughout the hospital.

Proceeds from the EJGH Auxiliary go towards community programs including nursing education, certifications and healthcare. Over the years the EJGH Auxiliary has furnished one of the first emergency trauma rooms, a room in the neonatal unit, and bought equipment for x-rays, bone scans, pediatrics, the PACU room (recovery room), the Wellness Center, the Yenni Cancer Center, the Breast Care Center and more.

Now in its 55th year, the EJGH Auxiliary has donated over $2.1 million to the hospital and its programs.

East Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary programs and upcoming events

Great Ladies and Great Gentleman Awards Luncheon

Since 1975, the EJGH Auxiliary has sponsored the Great Lady/Great Gentleman Awards to honor exceptional volunteers in the Greater New Orleans area. The luncheon is held annually and includes an auction, raffles and an awards presentation. Proceeds from the event fund a nursing scholarship program, a continuing education and certification/recertification programs for nurses, and special hospital projects.

Nursing certification program

This program was organized by the hospital's nursing administration to assist nurses in obtaining certification and recertifications. The EJGH Auxiliary raises funds for this endeavor.

Nursing certification program Doctor's Day and Nurse's day

The EJGH Auxiliary honors East Jefferson General Hospital doctors, nurses, and hospital staff on their own special days for the dedication they show to the hospital and its patients all year long.

September 24, 2026:

General Membership Meeting, 2 pm
Guest Speaker: Mike Sandoz, Registered Dietician at the East Jefferson Wellness Center
East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Conference Center, Esplanade Room 2

November 16, 2026:

Nominations Due for Great Lady/Great Gentlemen

December 10, 2026:

Christmas Social, 11:30 am, Location TBD

January 21, 2027:

General Membership Meeting, 2 pm
Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave.

March 21, 2027:

Great Lady/Great Gentleman Lunch, 11:30 am,
Chateau Golf and Country Club, Grand Ballroom

March 30, 2027:

Doctor's Day (Volunteers needed)

April 8, 2027:

General Membership Meeting, 2 pm
IMPORT ANTAGENDA ITEM: Slate of Officers 2026-27 to be presented and a vote
from membership... please plan to attend!!

May 6, 2027:

Nurse's Day/Hospital Staff Week: Location TBD (Volunteers needed)

May 13, 2027:

Annual Installation Meeting/Social, 11:30 am, Location TBD

Member dues

Annual and lifetime EJGH Auxiliary memberships are available to anyone who wishes to join. A one-year membership is $35. A lifetime membership is $250. Fill out a membership form here.

Interested in membership? Download our membership form here and email to carrel.epling@gmail.com.

Committees

• Membership
• Telephone/Mailing
• Publicity
• Historian
• Social/Special Events
• Installation Luncheon
• Great Lady, Great Gentleman Luncheon

2026-2027 EJGH Auxiliary Officers

• President: Darlene McGarry
• President-Elect: Marian Gibbs
• 1st Vice President: Dolores Hall
• 2nd Vice President: Carrel Epling
• Corresponding Secretary: Faith Peperone
• Recording Secretary: Amy Carbonnette Cioll
• Treasurer: Debbie Albert
• Parliamentarian: Rosalie Edwards
• Immediate Past-President: Deborah Schmitz
• Members-At-Large: JoAnn Bohm, Dianne Breaux, Mary Crumb, Bilbo Foldes, Brenda Higgins, Lisa Hunt, Dianne Thames, and Karen Villavaso

Help us impact our community

A donation to the EJGH Auxiliary, can make a huge difference to your community hospital. Your decision to give will impact important hospital programs at East Jefferson General Hospital. Your partnership is greatly appreciated as East Jefferson General Hospital continues to strive to be the leader in excellence and quality healthcare for our region.

To make a donation, please mail to:
East Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary
4200 Houma Blvd., Box #65
Metairie, LA 70006

East Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary contact information:

President: Darlene McGarry | dmcg4V@att.net | 504.234.2217

1st Vice President/Great Lady/Great Gentleman Luncheon Chair:
Dolores Hall | Hall1000@cox.net | 504.491.3877

2nd Vice President/Membership Chair
Carrel Epling | Carrel.epling@gmail.com | 504.430.5739

EJGH Auxiliary Mailing Address: 4200 Houma Blvd., Mail Box #65, Metairie, LA 70006