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Community Briefs Healthcare Heroes Recognizing the best of the best F Community Hospital Intermediate Care Unit patient care technician Jim Phelan is recipient of the 2013 Patient Caregiver Excellence Award, and Christine Hicks, registered nurse in Endoscopy, has received the 2013 Nursing Excellence Award. Phelan has worked at Community Hospital for less than two years, but is already making an impact on patient care and satisfaction. According to his nominations, "Many times he has gone above and beyond to help nurses care for a patient who just needs extra TLC." Hicks has been working at Community Hospital for more than 21 years. Her Nursing Excellence Award nominations state, "She doesn't just take care of the patients, she also takes very good care of their families," and "She reassures them and listens." st. CatHerine Hospital Nursing Excellence Award recipient is Alanna Hunter-Parks, a nurse with more than 25 years' experience. Peers nominated Hunter-Parks for this prestigious award based upon attributes that coincide with the hospital's mission and values- Leadership, Dignity, Compassionate Care, Community, Quality and Stewardship. According to her nomination, Hunter-Parks "goes above and beyond to see that patients receive the most compassionate care and makes sure family members are comfortable and have every need met while their loved ones are in her care." St. Catherine Hospital Nursing Excellence Award recipient for 2013 is Alanna HunterParks (center). Hospital CEO Jo Ann Birdzell (left) and Chief Nursing Officer Paula Swenson (right) congratulate Hunter-Parks at a tea to honor nursing staff. Community Hospital CEO Don Fesko (right) and Chief Nursing Officer Ronda McKay (left) congratulate Christine Hicks, registered nurse in Endoscopy (second from left), on her Nursing Excellence Award and Intermediate Care Unit patient care technician Jim Phelan (third from left) on his Patient Caregiver Excellence Award. st. mary mediCal Center St. Mary Medical Center's Pillar Awards highlight nurses who go above and beyond every day for their patients in five categories of Operational Excellence: Service, Quality, Finance, Growth and People, as well as a Super Star award for the nurse who exemplifies excellence across all categories. "These nurses are a representation of the dedication to quality and compassion that are the hallmark of our hospital," says Tammie Jones, RN, vice president of Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer at St. Mary Medical Center. "What is truly special is that all have been nominated by their peers and co-workers. They see their outstanding attributes on St. Mary Medical Center honored outstanding a daily basis, and the Pillar Awards are a nurses at their 2013 way to recognize their efforts." Nursing Pillar Awards Pillar Award recipients include Dawn ceremony. Susan Credille, RN, (Service); Gina Martinez, Chandler, RN, received the highest nursing RN, (People); Ashley Hershman, RN, honor with the (Quality); Julie Witt, RN, (Growth) and Super Star award for Jennifer Bysiek, RN, (Finance) and Super best representation Star Nurse of the Year, Susan Chandler, across all Operational Excellence Pillars. By Elise Sims RN. online rom staff nurse to educator to nurse practitioner and nurse researcher, RNs use their knowledge, skills and experience to innovate and improve the patient care experience. The hospitals of Community Healthcare System salute this dedication and excellence and thank the extraordinary people who practice the art of healing every day on our behalf. Learn More About Our Great Care Visit www.comhs.org for more information about the top-notch care offered at the hospitals of Community Healthcare System. WI NTER 2013 3 http://www.comhs.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Community Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Community Healthcare
Contents
Community Message
Community Briefs
Timely Answers, Quality Treatment
Breathing for Bonnie
Powered by Patients
Got Excuses?
Managing Your Health with a DIY Tool Kit
Is It the Stress Talking?
The Wonderful World of Greens
Knee-to-Know Basics
On the Cover
Run for Your Life
14 Good-for-You Gifts
Special Delivery
Virtual Health
SPOTLIGHT ON: Community Hospital
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Catherine Hospital
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Mary Medical Center
Getting Babies ‘Back’ to Sleep

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Community Healthcare