Carolyn Andy Named “Healthcare Worker of the Year” June 2014

June 2014
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Carolyn Andy Named “Healthcare Worker
of the Year”
June
HVCH 5K Race, Sat. June 14, 9:00 am,
Hocking County Fairgrounds
R & R Quarterly Celebration, Thursday,
June 26, Front Lobby, 2:00 pm
July
Foundation Auction, HH Golf Club, July
18th, Auction starts at 7:00 pm
Foundation Golf Tournament, July 19th
Jewelry Is Fun, Front Lobby, 7:00 am to
3:30 pm, July 31st
Carolyn Andy, Office Coordinator,
in the Cardio Dept., received the
coveted, “Healthcare Worker of
the Year” award. Some of the
comments about Carolyn;
Carolyn performs like an owner in
her role in the Cardio Dept. She
goes above and beyond what is
required by using skill and persistence in her job duties. Coworkers describe Carolyn as personable and kind. Carolyn’s communication with doctors and their
staffs have built bridges because
they know that she is dependable and will follow through. Carolyn
gives back to the community by volunteering her time with the
Wellness 5K race and is an active member of her church. She loves
going to Hocking Hills Elementary and reading to the students. Other
nominees included: Rob Sattely, Med-Surg; Missy Poling, Social
Services Director; Cyndy Hamilton, Lab; Eileen Grywalski, Rehab;
Stacey Gabriel, Director of ED; and Letha Burrell, Outpatient Surgery.
August
Purse Sale, Front Lobby, 7:00 am to 3:00
pm, Aug. 14
October
Car and Vendor Show, Oct 4th, 11:00 to
3:00 , HVCH and CIC
Sign Up Today for 5K Race
The Annual HVCH Wellness 5K
race is Saturday June 14th at 9:00
am, at the Hocking Co. Fairgrounds.
Volunteers are still needed to help
with the race. Volunteers need to be
there by 7:30 am. If you would like
to run or walk in the race, the entry
fee of $15.00, can be payroll
deducted until June 13. After June
13th, the entry fee will be $20.00. Call Danielle Arnett at 8298 to sign
up or for more details.
June 2014
Happy Retirement
Ginny Dearing!
Ginny is pictured with Dave Crawford, Rehab
Director and Julie Stuck, Interim CEO.
Ginny Dearing has retired from
HVCH after 22 years of service.
Ginny was most recently a COTA
(Certified Occupational Therapy
Asst.) in the Logan Hocking
Schools. Ginny started here as a
receptionist in Admitting and at
one point in her career she was
the Black Lung Outreach
Coordinator. Ginny plans to
spend her time traveling, attending her grandchildren’s sports
events, and gardening.
Tree Planted for
Craig Rush
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Happy Birthday May
Front Row: Tina Brandt, Angela
Schetter, and Elaine Walker. Back
Row: Julie Stuck, Diane Klinger,
Charlotte Blair, Ginger Johnson and
Tesa Phillips.
Front Row: Jessica Sampson, Sheri
Thompson and Brian Longnecker.
Back Row: Julie Stuck, and Donna
Baker.
A Garden Affair Raises
Over $7,000 for HVCH
Have you reached the
donut hole and need
assistance
“We are thrilled with the success
of this first time event, “ stated
Kathy Krumlauf, Foundation
Executive Director. “Thanks to
everyone who donated wine for
the wine pull and silent auction
items. “We would like to thank
the HVCH Directors who helped
at the event: Stacey Gabriel,
Jane Shannon, Mindy Davis,
Jenny Kindinger, Roy Davis,
Dawna Evans, Heather Roberts,
and Crystal Kerns.
“We have already begun planning for the 2015 Garden Affair
event and already have some
new wonderful changes in mind,”
shared Krumlauf.
HVCH Service Awards
Jen Rush and sons, Luke and Seth,
along with other relatives and
friends, planted a tree in honor of
Craig Rush. The memorial tree is
located behind HVCH.
The HVCH family extends
their sincere condolences to
the family of Dr. Mehdi
Qamar. He will be sadly
missed by all.
Letha Burrell
was recognized
for 32 years of
service.
Charitable Pharmacies: When
clients enter the Part D coverage
gap-the donut hole-they may get
help affording their prescriptions
through Charitable Pharmacies.
Below we’ve listed the contact
information for a few such pharmacies serving our largest cities.
Please note: Each organization
has its own eligibility rules.
OSHIIP has no relation with and
does not endorse these entities.
Cincinnati
* St. Vincent de Paul Charitable
Pharmacy website
Columbus
* Charitable Pharmacy of Central
Ohio (614) 227-0301
* Charitable Pharmacy (at Ohio Health)
(614) 566-3333
Cleveland
* Care Alliance Health Center
(216) 781-6724 website
Appalachian Regional
Safety Council
The 5th annual Safety & Health
Fair will be held on June 18,
from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the
Art Hall at the Hocking County
Fairgrounds. If you need more
information, contact Jenny
Kindinger at x8160.
June 2014
Welcome New
Employees
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
It's as easy as 1-2-3
Happy Retirement
Bob Imel!
Michael Langham - STNA Med/Surg.
Carletta Williams- AssociateEnvironmental Services
Donna Fisher - RN - Swing Bed Unit
Shayna Boyle - RN - Med/Surg.
EDI Fun!
Ball Drop Tickets for
Sale- Win $1,000
Ball drop tickets are now being
sold for the Foundation Golf
Tournament which will take place
on July 19th, at the Hocking Hills
Golf Club. A total of 600 balls
will be dropped in the area of #8
green. The club-pro will hit a ball
into the mix, and the person’s
ball closest to the pro’s ball will
win $1,000. Tickets are $10.00
each and can be purchased
from your Director. Directors are
in a competition to win some
prizes, so support your dept. by
purchasing your ticket(s) today!
HVCH held a retirement party for
Bob Imel. Bob was most recently
in charge of the activities program in the BHU and prior to
that, in the former Skilled
Nursing Unit. Bob also recently
retired from the US Navy. Bob’s
plans for retirement include travel, outdoor events and the scouting program.
Bob will also be volunteering in
the Materials Mgmt. Dept., so
you will still see him around
HVCH.
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The new Vision Benefit, now
includes frames and lenses.
Starting July 1st a smal deduction will be automatically added
to all employees who currently
have health insurance. The cost
will be $1 per pay for single coverage, $2 per pay for employee
plus 1 and $3 per pay for family
coverage. The new benefit was
added in response to employee
input during the last employee
survey, and was available due to
the hospital's participation in the
health insurance consortium.
Details on the new coverage are
available in HR.
Zumba Classes Continue
Through Summer
The classes are on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 4:15 pm. to
5:15 pm. and Saturday mornings
from 9:00 am to 10:00 am., at
the Sprouts building on Chieftain
Drive. Classes can be purchased individually for $4.00
(employees) or $5.00 (community) per session, or one may purchase a punch card for $30.00
(employee) or $40.00 (community) for 10 sessions. The classes
are on-going so interested individuals can register by attending
a class. For more information,
call Danielle Arnett at x8298.
Christy Schneider
was recognized
for 35 years of
service.
Happy
Fathers’
Day
A father is someone who carries pictures in his
wallet where his money used to be.
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June 2014
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Employee Service Awards Given at Dinner
5 Years of Service
The HVCH Employee Recognition Dinner was held recently at the
Olde Dutch Restaurant. The dinner was held to recognize HVCH
employees and thank them for their hard work, dedication, and years
of service. About 80 employees and members of the Board of
Directors, attended the annual event, where awards were given for
years of service milestones. Bob Schmidt,
20 Years of
Human Resources Director, was the emcee
Service
for the evening.The comedy/magic of David
McCreary, provided wonderful entertainment.
21-24 Years of Service
Seated: Mary Keels, Susan Simms, Julie
Dietzel and Sarah Davis. Standing:
Christy Bartow, Robert Sattely and
Karen Churchheus.
10 Years of Service
Amy Markin was recognized
for 20 years.
25 Years of
Service
Seated: Gloria Gainer, Sherry Gordish, Janelle Hicks,
and Jane Shannon. Standing: Carolyn Elick, Crystal
Jordan-Nye, Mary Chorniak, Rana Goss and Missy
Poling.
26+ Years of Service
Seated: Wendy Lytle, Erin Daugherty,
Janell Hunter, and Debra Sheets.
Standing: Cheryl Blackstone, Brenda
Bond, Sarah Buckalew, and Bob Imel.
15 Years of Service
Paula Fortner and Kandy Fizer
were recognized for 25 years of
service.
30 Years of Service
Recognized for 30 years of service: Chris Barrell, Charlotte Blair
and Sheri Thompson.
Seated: Lori Linton, Kathy Krumlauf, and
Joyce Reynolds. Standing: Holly Gompf,
Velma Warner, and Linda Beavers,
Seated: Donna Edgington, April
Heischman, and Angela Stevens.
Standing: Bryan Brown, Margaret
Hoellrich, Michelle Matheny, and Tammy
Wagner.