ALLEGANY — HomeCare & Hospice is inviting residents of Genesee, Wyoming, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties to help name two important members of its training team.

The organization is launching a contest to name the two medical manikins that play vital roles in helping care teams practice important skills and emergency scenarios.

“These manikins are critical tools in preparing our care teams,” said Melissa Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer at HomeCare & Hospice. “We thought this contest would be a fun way to shine a light on the professional development happening behind the scenes, while engaging the community we serve.”

Community members are invited to submit their most creative name ideas now through Thursday, July 3, via the HomeCare & Hospice Facebook page or by emailing snegron@homecare-hospice.org. Only one submission per person.

From July 7–14, the community may vote for their favorites from a list of finalists. Only one vote per person.

In mid-July, the name with the most votes will be given to one manikin, and the runner-up will be assigned to the second manikin. In the event of a tie, Sullivan will cast the deciding vote.

Prizes — fun and fabulous, but still a surprise — will be awarded to the individuals whose name submissions receive the most votes. In cases where multiple people submit the same winning name, the first to submit it will be declared the winner.

All submissions must be appropriate. Entries that are obscene, discriminatory, harassing or threatening will be disqualified.

For more information, follow HomeCare & Hospice on Facebook for updates or visit www.homecare-hospice.org.