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Community Briefs healthcare heroines receive honors D Outstanding nurses at heart of healing ay in and day out, nurses help fulfill Community Healthcare System’s mission to serve by providing quality, compassionate care for our patients. Each hospital salutes this dedication and excellence during National Nurses Week. Here are just a few examples of the extraordinary people who practice the art of healing every day at our hospitals. Masters of Caring in Munster At Community Hospital, Cyndi Branson, certified nursing assistant, received the Remarkable Image of Caring Award, and Michele Huebner, registered nurse, received the Nursing Excellence Award. The Image of Caring Award nomination for Bransonstates,“Shealways knows the right thing to say at the right time. She treats patients the way we all would like to be treated, with respect, dignity and compassion.” The Nursing Excellence Cyndi Branson, CNA (left), and Michele Huebner, R.N., have Award nomination from been selected as Extraordinary a fellow nurse regarding Care Award recipients at Huebner points out, “My Community Hospital. father was an Oncology patient. All the staff was great, but Michele had that special something. I didn’t notice until I was on the flip side as a visitor to my dad. You never know the ‘wow’ factor until you are on the other side looking in.” Offering congratulations to the St. Catherine Hospital Excellence in Nursing Award recipient Kathy Vanek, R.N. (third from left) are (l-r): Joseph Costanza, President, Board of Directors, St. Catherine Hospital; JoAnn Birdzell, chief executive officer; and Paula Swenson, chief nursing officer. that any of her co-workers or patients may have. She is always happy and more than willing to help.” Pillars of strength in hobart At St. Mary Medical Center, outstanding nurses are recognized with Nursing Pillar Awards in categories of service, people, growth, quality and finance. The Nursing Award–Service has been presented to Sue Chandler of 3 West. The Nursing Award–People has been given to Donna Wasko of the cardiovascular unit. For Growth, the Nursing Award has been presented to Connie Behling of 5 West. The Nursing Award-Quality has been presented to Rose Schmelter of surgery, and the Nursing Award-Finance has been given to Kristin By Elise Sims Stok of 6 West. exCellenCe in east ChiCago St. Catherine Hospital’s Nursing Excellence Award recipient is Kathy Vanek, a medical/surgical nurse clinician on 5 West and an educator for 38 years. As a nurse clinician, Vanek is qualified to perform many of the same patient care duties that a physician performs. Vanek’s peers nominated her for this prestigious award based upon key characteristics of nursing excellence in areas of leadership, dignity, compassionate care, community, quality and stewardship—elements matching the hospital’s mission and values. According to her nomination, Vanek is “an excellent resource person for clinical issues or questions St. Mary Medical Center administrative staff (standing, l-r): Suzi Matheny, 3 West; Karen Gerke, surgery; Tammie Finn Jones, chief nursing officer; Janice Ryba, chief executive officer; Shannon Blaney, 6 West; and Betty Lane, 5 West. Nursing Award winners (seated, l-r) Sue Chandler, 3 West; Rose Schmelter, surgery; Kristin Stok, 6 West; Donna Wasko, CV and Connie Behling, 5 West. Vim & Vigor • WI NTER 2010 3

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2010 - Community Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2010 - Community Healthcare
Contents
Community Message
Community Briefs
Special: Stroke of Luck
Healing Heroes from the Inside Out
A Step Ahead of PAD
Smart Moves
Miss Information
Stroke Sense
Gut Feelings
The Scoop on Stress
The Faces of Skin Cancer
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark
A Natural Dilemma
17 Reasons to Work in Healthcare
Spotlight on St. Catherine Hospital
Spotlight on St. Mary Medical Center
Spotlight on Community Hospital
Hospitals Unite

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2010 - Community Healthcare