JAMESON CELEBRATES NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK, RECOGNIZES EMPLOYEES FOR SERVICE

New Castle , PA – May 23, 2008 -- Jameson Health System celebrated National Hospital Week, May 11-17, 2008 . The theme of this year’s national week of recognition was “Where Healing Happens Every Day.”

“During National Hospital Week, we celebrated our employees’ dedication to our patients,” said Thomas White, President/CEO of Jameson Health System. “It is our 1400 plus dedicated employees, across all functional areas, who bring their diverse skills, compassion and work ethic to the task of healing. They make us strong as an organization. Together we are a health system in which healing indeed happens every day.” 

National Hospital Week dates back to 1921. Today, National Hospital Week is the nation’s largest annual health care event.  Jameson honored its employees throughout the week.

Nurses were first honored at special luncheons on May 7^th at the South Campus and on May 8^th at the North Campus. The luncheons were held in recognition of National Nurses Week, celebrated annually from May 6 through May 12.

On May 15, Jameson recognized employees celebrating five or more years of service during its annual Employee Service Awards Dinner at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.  This year’s dinner represented the largest group of honorees to-date, with 246 employees invited to be recognized for their years of service. Jameson held its first Employee Service Awards dinner in 1966. 

Following a catered meal, honorees and their guests heard welcoming comments from White; Mr. Doug Danko, chief operating officer; Mr. Lee Silverman, chairman of the board of Jameson Hospital; Dr. Anthony Elisco, III , secretary/treasurer, medical/dental staff and Mr. Neil Chessin, vice president of operations.  Honorees were entertained with vocal performances by members of the New Castle Playhouse Mini Stars performing group.

The Anne and Warren Hoye Award is given to a Jameson Health System employee who has designed a successful and innovative program to benefit the community.  This year’s award was presented to five winners because each of their initiatives was so important to Jameson and equally deserving of the honor.

Mrs. Terry Gibson, coordinator, rehabilitation services, and Mrs. Debbie Thompson, director of surgical services were honored for spearheading the implementation of the Step by Step Program to provide a comprehensive plan to meet patients’ orthopedic needs for joint recovery following surgery.

Mrs. Diane Kosciuszko, director of nutritional services earned the award for the implementation of the Menu Plus Dietary Program, the latest computerized menu selection system.  This customizes menu selection for each patient in the Hospital.

Miss Laurie Bintrim, business office manager and Miss Amy DeFiore, scheduling supervisor, were awarded for initiating the Centralized Scheduling Program, making the scheduling of outpatient hospital tests easier for patients.  “One call does it all” for scheduling and registration thanks to their leadership.

The recipient of the 2008 Dedicated to Excellence Award was Mrs. Sandra Campbell, operating room scheduler/coordinator, North Campus. Campbell was described by her coworkers as very kind, courteous, dedicated, showing great strength and courage in the face of adversity and a true patient advocate.

Jameson Health System offers its congratulations to Campbell, the five deserving Hoye Award winners, the 2007 Service Award Honorees and all Jameson employees for their continued commitment to the Organization and the patients it serves.