Providing quality health care requires more than offering advanced technology – it’s also about the people behind those innovations. That’s why Sparrow Clinton Hospital in St. Johns takes time each year to recognize the many contributions of its Associates.
The hospital’s annual Service Recognition Banquet honors Associates for their many years of service, providing quality care and comfort to patients.
“Sparrow Clinton Hospital’s growth and success depends upon our many dedicated, highly skilled Associates,” said Ed Bruun, Sparrow Clinton Hospital President and CEO. “We celebrate the contributions they make every day, providing quality, compassionate healthcare services. Because of their efforts, we have created a healing environment in our community for more than 80 years.”
Certificates of recognition were presented to Associates celebrating service anniversaries of five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years. Associates with 25 or more years of service also were honored as well as 2010 Healthcare Stars for their outstanding service and compassionate care of patients.
The following Associates were acknowledged for their contributions to Sparrow Clinton Hospital.
Five-year awardees
Deanne Blank, Wellness Center
Dr. Edward Craven, Emergency Services
Irene Easterling, Cardiopulmonary Services
Norma Gorman, Customer Service
Nicole Heath, Sparrow St. Johns Professional Associates
Eloisa Martinez-Nadeau, Materials Management
Karen Mccloskey, Emergency Services
Jean Munger, Wellness Center
Timothy Salisbury, Cardiopulmonary Services
George Smith, Emergency Services
Natasha Sturgeon, Pharmacy
Norma Tejkl, Laboratory
Shannon Thornton, Medical Surgical Services
Cortney Vanetten, Administrative Services
Arin Williams, Medical Surgical Services
Linn Young, Radiology Services
10-year awardees
Sharyn Cecchini, Environmental Services
Teresa Crosby, Accounting Services
Debra Dunham, Registration Services
Erikka Hafner, Rehabilitation Services
Tina Liberty, Radiology Services
Joan Miller, Radiology Services
Betty Jo Peck, Environmental Services
Barbara Petty, Food & Nutrition Services
Martha Saxton, Cardiopulmonary Services
Beverly Sosebee, Rehabilitation Services
Lynda Spencer, Pharmacy
Pamela Yaw, Patient Accounts
15-year awardees
Dean Hartenburg, Safety/Emergency Preparedness Services
Brenda Maniaci, Emergency Services
Chita Perez, Pharmacy
Lori Price, Business Office
Brenda Simmer, Emergency Services
20-year awardees
Brenda Geer, Food & Nutrition Services
Denine Ike, Pharmacy
Marian Ledergerber, Sparrow St. Johns Professional Associates
Patricia Loudenbeck, Cardiopulmonary Services
Anna Showers, Registration
Sparrow Clinton Hospital Associate Judy Miller (center) earned recognition for her 25 years of service. SCH Chief of Staff Dr. Greg Holzhei (far left), SCH Board of Directors Chairman Dave Hunt and SCH President & CEO Ed Bruun celebrated Miller’s milestone anniversary.
25-year awardees
Dr. Monica Johnson, Emergency Services
Judy Miller, Food & Nutrition Services
Sparrow Clinton Hospital Associate Dr. Monica Johnson (center) was honored for her 25 years of service on March 22. SCH Chief of Staff Dr. Greg Holzhei (far left), SCH Board of Directors Chairman Dave Hunt and SCH President & CEO Ed Bruun celebrated Dr. Johnson’s achievement.
30-year awardees
Judy Boak, Rehabilitation Services
Richard Light, Environmental Services
Kathleen McElroy, Surgery
Janet Pline, Surgery
Sparrow Clinton Hospital Associates Richard Light (left) and Kathleen McElroy were honored for their 30 years of service at the hospital’s annual Service Recognition Banquet held March 22. Pictured with them are SCH President & CEO Ed Bruun (far right), SCH Board of Directors Chairman Dave Hunt and SCH Chief of Staff Dr. Greg Holzhei.
25 or more years of service
Sherry Curtis, Registration (26)
Wendy Donovich, Central Supply (28)
Jeanne Krumm, Medical Surgical Services (28)
Theresa Thelen, Surgery (28)
Thomas Verlinde, Laboratory (28)
Gretchen Priess, Medical Surgical (28)
Julie Schrantz, Pharmacy (28)
Teresa Pickens, Emergency (29)
Joyce Freed, Cardiopulmonary (29)
Carroll Hagerman, Environmental Services (29)
Diana Keim, Medical Surgical Services (29)
Karen Britton, Customer Service (29)
Diane Korienek, Medical Surgical Services (29)
James Andrews, Plant Operations (31)
James Gunther, Cardiopulmonary Services (32)
Christine Leavitt, Emergency Services (32)
Ardith Mulder, Medical Records (32)
Sally Ralph, Medical Surgical Services (32)
Sharon Walder, Registration (33)
Ruth Thompson, Wellness Center (33)
Marjorie Simon, Medical Surgical Services (34)
Barbara Helms, Materials Management (37)
Cathy Hallead, Nursing Administration (39)
Jan Upton, Disbursements (53)
2010 Healthcare Star awardees
January/February
Martha Saxton, Cardiopulmonary Services
March/April
Katy Johnson, Outpatient Services
May/June
Kari Simon, Sparrow St. Johns Professional Associates
July/August
Marge Simon, Medical Surgical Services
September/October
Jeremy Sodman, Emergency Services
November/December
Cindy Smith, Food & Nutrition Services
Sparrow Clinton Hospital in St. Johns, a division of Sparrow, provides quality healthcare services to the people of Clinton County and its surrounding communities. For more information about the hospital, visit www.sparrowclinton.org