Volunteer Spotlight

Featured Volunteers

We would like to feature two outstanding
volunteers in this edition of the newsletter.

Linda Rossi

Jean Mineconzo

Linda J. Rossi

RE: Work History

In 1989 Linda was working for an inventor engineer who had a patent on a stair climbing device. This device was introduced for the first time at the Medtrade show in Atlanta. Working with people and products in the medical field soon became a new home for Linda who loved helping people.

In 1990 Linda started her own consulting business named LO Parallel Concepts Inc. Her first assignment was with Taylor Made HealthCare. This company with the help of an inventor had a stand up wheel chair for children so that they could get out of their wheel chair for a brief period and be placed in a standing position. Going to trade shows and working with dealers nation wide was about the most exciting job of all. Linda's additional duties were to make sure all the reps nationwide had enough literature and contacts within their territory. Soon after the Mobile Stander Linda was approached by a manufacturer from Germany with two of his popular products a stroller and a posterial walker for children. With Linda at the helm this line of products became very popular and soon was acquired by Otto Bock a larger manufacturer.

In 1992 both of Linda's parents died in the month of November. At this time having her mother totally disabled wound care dressings and pressure cushions and mattresses were things she knew very little about. I feel that every baby boomer should know about all products when they have an aging parent that need care.

Jean Mineconzo
525 Harrison Ave
Schenectady N.Y. 12305
518-382-7826

While working for a dentist, Jean had the opportunity to meet a gentleman who told her that she had a wonderful manner with her patients. Recognizing the concern and compassion shown for her patients, he soon offered her a position in his well established medical equipment store. Having a thirst for knowledge and being the curious individual that she is, Jean took the position. Not knowing this type of business, Jean went to every school possible to learn more about the medical equipment field and become certified in all areas of this business so that she would be an asset to her employer. This position also gave her the opportunity to work with every facet of the medical equipment business. While working at the medical equipment store, Jean's attitude towards her patients grew to the point of needing to treat every patient that called or walked through the door.

As Jean's responsibilities grew with the medical equipment store, it became quite apparent to Jean that she had developed a love for Iymphadema, wound care, mastectomy fittings, stocking fittings and DME related products to aid and assist the physically challenged. The need was overwhelming and Jean soon bonded with her patients to provide 100 percent patient care.

This is such a personal business that a patient needs to have full faith in their care taker in order to follow instructions and heal or at least maintain. Patients also needed to know their rights which Jean also provided. This information was so that the patient maintains their dignity while being treated.

Jean owns her own consulting business and sub contracts her services to other small business that are in need of help. She also has developed and has manufactured her own camisole used for post operation patients after a mastectomy. The camisole has special pockets to allow drainage tubes to be inserted while looking just like a soft pretty garment. Jean wanted her ladies to be as comfortable as possible after an operation of that magnitude.

Wound care is also another of interest that Jean has learned in Troy, N.Y. Jean is also very knowledgeable in this area and prides herself in knowing the proper products to apply when needed. Jean witnessed hands on treatments with doctors and nurses and found a need for proper protocol and dressings to help these patients.

Nutrition is another aspect, in addition to proper bed rest taught by Jean. Pressure relief to support surfaces leads her to her knowledge with cushions and mattress use to address this issue. Wound Care Dressing is only one component for healing. It takes all the key ingredients to make it all happen to promote proper healing.

All this done by one 41 year old lady married 23 years to husband Michael. Jean is also proud of her two sons Christopher, age 20, and Kevin, age 18, who are her greatest support and biggest fans. Jean has made a difference in her specialized industry and is adored by all her patients. Its one thing to go to work however ..... there are special ladies like Jean Mineconzo that are on call 24 hours a day for her patients.