Associate Recognition
Associate of the 3rd Quarter:
Emily Hayek - Long Term Care
Emily Hayek has been named Associate of the Quarter at Valley County Health System for the 3rd Quarter of the 2012-2013 fiscal year.
A Valley County Health System Associate of the Quarter makes great contributions to the system through our core values of integrity, compassion, ownership, respect, and trust. In a letter nominating Hayek, a co-worker explained the integrity she shows by filling in for others, working extra in times of need, and volunteering to pick up shifts. She is respected by her co-workers, and gives them respect with her strong work ethic and dependability. "Emily is reliable, kind, and brings forth good qualities to the Valley View Living Center team."
Hayek is a Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide for Valley View Living Center. She has been with Valley County Health System since July of 1979. Help us thank Hayek for her dedication and strength.
Pictured: Hayek (left) receives her Associate of the Quarter award from William T. Sugg, President and CEO of VCHS.
Associate of the 2nd Quarter:
Jeanne Peterson - Long Term Care
Jeanne Peterson has been named Associate of the Quarter at Valley County Health System for the 2nd Quarter of the 2012-2013 fiscal year.
At Valley County Health System, an Associate of the Quarter is one who has made great contributions to the system through our core values of integrity, compassion, ownership, respect, and trust. Peterson shows all of these core values in her daily work. In a letter nominating her, a co-worker described her as strong and always doing the right thing by others. "Jeanne goes the extra mile to make new and old associates feel welcome and appreciated. She respects the geriatric population and shows empathy towards them."
Peterson is a Receptionist and Certified Nursing Assistant at VCHS. She has been with Valley County Health System since June of 2009.
Pictured: Peterson (left) receives her Associate of the Quarter award from William T. Sugg, President and CEO of VCHS.
Associate of the 1st Quarter:
Janet Ward - Acute Care
Janet Ward has been named Associate of the Quarter at Valley County Health System for the 1st Quarter of the 2012-2013 fiscal year.
In a letter nominating Ward for the honor, a co-worker explained how she is optimistic, positive, a great role model and a wonderful teacher. "Janet goes far and above the call of duty giving her best at all times. She is exceedingly competent as a nurse and always keeps a calm demeanor about her in very stressful situations."
Ward is an Acute Care Nurse at VCHS. Valley County Health System has employed her since January 2005.
Pictured: Ward (left) receives her Associate of the Quarter award from William T. Sugg, President and CEO of VCHS.
Associate of the Year:
Linda Freeman - Financial Services
Linda Freeman, a Clinic Coder/Biller at VCHS, received the Caring Kind Award. Each year, Valley County Health System nominates their Associate of the Year for this honor.
Freeman started at Dr. Martin's Clinic as a transcriptionist in 1986, she earned her coding certification after she started at the hospital in August of 2001. She is now the Clinic Coder/Biller at VCHS. We are truly blessed to have her on our team.
Pictured: Freeman (left) receives her Associate of the Year award from William T. Sugg, President & CEO of VCHS
Associate Recognition
Gold Star Award
The Senior Heritage Program Staff
Mary Howell, Marcie Sikyta, Jim Bartley, Brooke Daake, and Kendra Mach.
Mary Howell, Marcie Sikyta, Jim Bartley, Brooke Daake, and Kendra Mach.
"Every Associate at Senior Heritage Program showed initiative and ownership through their community seminar;""Caring for Your Aging Parents.""
This six week seminar provided complimentary education sessions to the public and brought area organizations together to provide information and resources tailored to caregivers with older parents. The staff at Heritage worked together to schedule, organize and collaborate on each session.
Thank you, Mary, Marcie, Jim, Brooke, and Kendra for using your time and expertise to provide our community with this outreach! You make a difference every day!"
Congratulations!
