McIlravy & Farrens Honored at Caring Kind Luncheon

November 1, 2010

Lincoln - Joanie McIlravy and Roy Farrens, employees at Valley County Health System were honored at the Nebraska Hospital Association's Caring Kind Luncheon on October 29th.  The luncheon, held during the NHA Annual Convention was held at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln with more than 500 people in attendance. 

McIlravy, a Materials Management Technician at VCHS, received the Caring Kind Award.  Each year, Valley County Health System nominates their Employee of the Year for this honor.  McIlravy has worked at VCHS since November 1, 1978.

Farrens, the Nutritional Services Manager at VCHS and graduated from the NHA's Leadership Institute.  The NHA Leadership Institute is a nine-month curriculum that provides up-and-coming leaders healthcare organizations the necessary skills to become exceptional leaders.

The NHA has 85 member hospitals and each year these hospitals recognize their finest employees at this annual celebration of caring.