Congratulations to Jocelyn Brennan-Witzel, Law School, who received a SLU Spark! Jocelyn was recognized by Lindsey Riley, Law School, for serving others.
"Jocelyn, I've watched you do everything possibly to make yourself and this school the best it can be and I so admire that. You have helped push me to strive to be a better person. Thank you for making coming to work each day enjoyable."
Candy King Recognized for 2016 John Seay Humanitarian Award
Established July 2011, The John Seay Humanitarian Award will recognize a Practice Management Operations employee who has demonstrated a willingness to serve others and by doing so, has promoted the welfare of other individuals or groups. This award is so named to commemorate the selfless giving demonstrated by our former leader and friend. It is our hope that this award will serve as a tribute to John Seay, acknowledging that the actions of one person can indeed change the lives of others and a reminder that it is through service to others that we become exceptional leaders.
Employees being nominated for
The John Seay Humanitarian Award have demonstrated service to others in or outside of PMO (service performed need not have occurred in the current year). Written nominations are reviewed by the PMO Special Events Committee. At the annual PMO Year End Celebration on September 29, Candy King, PMO - Registration, was named as the 2016 John Seay Humanitarian Award recipient.
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| Candy King receiving the John Seay Humanitarian Award at the PMO Annual Picnic, 9/29/16. Pictured left to right: Tim Noonan - Assistant Director of Registration, Candace King- Registration Representative, Jennifer Davis- Supervisor of Registration |
The nominations submitted for Candy are below.
Candy is a ray of sunshine for the providers, support staff, medical assistant, and the patients. It is a joy to walk off the elevator and be greeted with a smiling joyous person. Patients have commented more about Candy than any other person in our ObGyn office. They state that she is always happy to see them, greets them with a smile, is always will to aide them in navigating the often difficult and confusing aspects of insurance and is a very reassuring person at a time when they are often scared. Nothing is too much trouble for her. Imagine looking up and seeing people 5 deep and 2 lines long. She does this on a daily basis and never shows aggravation. She is a role model to the new people in the position. This past month in Press Ganey there were 6 unique patient comments about how wonderful she is. There has never been this many comments about a staff member in the past 2 years. Her approach to customer service needs to used as the standard for the PMO group and SLUCare offices in general.
I would also like to nominate Candy for the John Seay Humanitarian Award because she epitomizes our SLU Mission in the way she treats our patients and her fellow coworkers each and every day. Candy showers each patient with kindness and love and has a truly generous spirit. When you check in with Candy, you will literally feel as if her arms are embracing you with a warm hug. Her compassion for each and every person is felt the minute you step off of the elevator at her location and hear her warm and welcoming, “Welcome to SLUCare!”. Candy is equally as compassionate about her coworkers as she is about our patients. Candy is always the first person to organize a lunch or bring in breakfast for her team. Candy regularly calls me just to tell me how much she “loves her job” and what a great day she is having! If anyone is deserving of this award, it is Candy King!!!
Eric Valdivia Received a SLU Spark!
Congratulations to Eric Valdivia, Internal Medicine, who received a SLU Spark! Eric was recognized by Tammy Grant, IM-Infectious Diseases, for serving others.
"I would like to thank Eric for his patience and understanding while two co-workers were on maternity leave at the same time. It's a very small office, so it was tough! He had to assume additional duties and help acclimate reassigned staff. I know he was ready to pull his hair out at times, but he managed to continue to provide a friendly face to all of our clinic patients."
"I would like to thank Eric for his patience and understanding while two co-workers were on maternity leave at the same time. It's a very small office, so it was tough! He had to assume additional duties and help acclimate reassigned staff. I know he was ready to pull his hair out at times, but he managed to continue to provide a friendly face to all of our clinic patients."
Karen Bolinger Received a SLU Spark!
Congratulations to Karen Bolinger, Instruction-Social Work, who received a SLU Spark! Karen was recognized by Shannon Cooper-Sadlo, Instruction-Social Work, for serving others.
"Karen Bolinger is always so friendly and willing to help our students and faculty. She is patient and makes everyone feel welcome!"
"Karen Bolinger is always so friendly and willing to help our students and faculty. She is patient and makes everyone feel welcome!"
Karen Bolinger Received a SLU Spark!
Congratulations to Karen Bolinger, Instruction-Social Work, who received a SLU Spark! Karen was recognized by Ellen Weis, Registrar, for seeking truth.
"As I was leaving the office yesterday, I could not find my car key. I was trying to figure out where I might have left it. I thought that I left it in the restroom in Tegeler Hall. When I got into the office this morning, I contacted someone in Social Work to see if someone had turned it in. The person mentioned to me that Karen Bolinger had found it. Karen went ahead and contacted DPS about it and they picked up yesterday. I retrieved the key from DPS. I want to thank Karen for turning in the key. I am forever grateful to her."
"As I was leaving the office yesterday, I could not find my car key. I was trying to figure out where I might have left it. I thought that I left it in the restroom in Tegeler Hall. When I got into the office this morning, I contacted someone in Social Work to see if someone had turned it in. The person mentioned to me that Karen Bolinger had found it. Karen went ahead and contacted DPS about it and they picked up yesterday. I retrieved the key from DPS. I want to thank Karen for turning in the key. I am forever grateful to her."
Mike Martin Received a SLU Spark!
Congratulations to Mike Martin, ITS-Customer Service, who received a SLU Spark! Mike was recognized by Kristy Runge, HR-Information Systems, for serving others.
"I would like to thank Mike for always providing a sense of urgency when requests come from HR to resolve a faculty and/or staff system issue. His system knowledge enables him to resolve issues quickly and accurately. When he doesn't know the answer, he is willing to research the issue further to provide guidance on who can help resolve the problem. Thank you for providing a high level of customer service that is always expected but rarely recognized!"
"I would like to thank Mike for always providing a sense of urgency when requests come from HR to resolve a faculty and/or staff system issue. His system knowledge enables him to resolve issues quickly and accurately. When he doesn't know the answer, he is willing to research the issue further to provide guidance on who can help resolve the problem. Thank you for providing a high level of customer service that is always expected but rarely recognized!"
Stacey Hutchens Received a SLU Spark!
Congratulations to Stacey Hutchens, Medical Center Development, who received a SLU Spark! Stacey was recognized by Kathy Luther, Corporate and Foundation Relations, for driving change and innovation.
"Stacey is at the heart of driving change and innovation in the Development Division, particularly on the medical center side of campus. Through her considerable efforts and talent, there is a new and successful Grateful Patient fundraising program up and running, with plans to expand medical philanthropy education throughout SLUCare. Stacey herself is a spark - of energy, enthusiasm and initiative!"
"Stacey is at the heart of driving change and innovation in the Development Division, particularly on the medical center side of campus. Through her considerable efforts and talent, there is a new and successful Grateful Patient fundraising program up and running, with plans to expand medical philanthropy education throughout SLUCare. Stacey herself is a spark - of energy, enthusiasm and initiative!"
Rachel Stout Received a SLU Spark!
Congratulations to Rachel Stout, Neurology, who received a SLU Spark! Rachel was recognized by Susan Eller, Neurology, for pursuing excellence.
"I am a research nurse, managing clinical trials, for several neurologists at SLU. Rachel is the neurology clinic nurse. She supports several very busy doctors, but always manages to help me when I need assistance with scheduling patients, medication clarification, and a million other things.She makes my job SO much easier. Rachel is always cheerful, up-beat, and willing to go the extra mile. She deserves to be recognized for her efforts!"
"I am a research nurse, managing clinical trials, for several neurologists at SLU. Rachel is the neurology clinic nurse. She supports several very busy doctors, but always manages to help me when I need assistance with scheduling patients, medication clarification, and a million other things.She makes my job SO much easier. Rachel is always cheerful, up-beat, and willing to go the extra mile. She deserves to be recognized for her efforts!"
Joanna Damalas Received a SLU Spark!
Congratulations to Joanna Damalas, PMO - Training, who received a SLU Spark! Joanna was recognized by Brittany Willhoyt, PMO - Training, for serving others.
"I am a new employee here at SLUCare. Not long after I was hired Joanna's retirement was announced. During the past few weeks she has helped me grow and adapt in my new career and environment. She takes pride and has shown compassion on a daily basis for our team and our department, that over the years she has helped to build. She has introduced me to a lot of people over the past few weeks to help me build relationships within the organization. In this short span, she has allowed me to bring new ideas to the department and to propose change to programs & processes. She has given me the direction and tools to help me advance within my career here at SLUCare. I hope that over the next fifteen years of my career here at SLUCare, that I can grow and become a knowledgeable leader such as Joanna Damalas. Thank you Joanna for the inspiration! I wish you the best of luck in your retirement."
"I am a new employee here at SLUCare. Not long after I was hired Joanna's retirement was announced. During the past few weeks she has helped me grow and adapt in my new career and environment. She takes pride and has shown compassion on a daily basis for our team and our department, that over the years she has helped to build. She has introduced me to a lot of people over the past few weeks to help me build relationships within the organization. In this short span, she has allowed me to bring new ideas to the department and to propose change to programs & processes. She has given me the direction and tools to help me advance within my career here at SLUCare. I hope that over the next fifteen years of my career here at SLUCare, that I can grow and become a knowledgeable leader such as Joanna Damalas. Thank you Joanna for the inspiration! I wish you the best of luck in your retirement."
Fiction Reading by Thomas Pierce
Attend a fiction reading by Thomas Pierce on October 4, from 4-5pm in DuBourg Hall, Room 409. Pierce is the author of Hall of Small Mammals (2015), a collection of short stories, and his writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and elsewhere. National Public Radio has called him an “endlessly incisive and engaging writer.” He currently lives in Charlottesville, Virginia with his wife and daughters.
This event, sponsored by SLU's English Department, is free and open to the public. For questions, please contact Devin Johnston, Professor of English, at 314-977-3013 or johnstdd@slu.edu.
This event, sponsored by SLU's English Department, is free and open to the public. For questions, please contact Devin Johnston, Professor of English, at 314-977-3013 or johnstdd@slu.edu.
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| Thomas Pierce |
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