May 9, 2006

JAMESON CELEBRATES NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK  RECOGNIZING EMPLOYEES

New Castle, PA – Jameson Health System is celebrating National Hospital Week, May 7-13, 2006, “Where Miracles Happen Every Day.”  The medical profession is making miraculous strides in so many areas,” said Thomas White, President/CEO, Jameson Health System. “We’re able to offer many patients new hope that eluded us even a few years ago.  From the maternity unit to the recovery room, this is a place of new beginnings and we are all fortunate to be part of it.”  National Hospital Week dates back to 1921 and today National Hospital Week is the nation’s largest annual health care event.

Jameson held its first Employee Service Awards dinner in 1966.  On April 27, 2006, they once again recognized employees celebrating five or more years of service.  This year’s dinner honored 140 employees who gave Jameson 1,960 total years of service.  Cherie Shoup was named Employee of the Year at the annual dinner.  Cherie, a supervisor in the Engineering Department, has been with Jameson for 34 years.  She is a pleasant and professional person who goes above and beyond her job expectations to get things done efficiently.  She has a positive disposition and is a pleasure to work with.

Deborah Thompson, RN, BSN, CNOR, was awarded the 2006 Hoye Award at the dinner.  Debbie developed a new Outpatient Medication Administration Clinic in the ambulatory care area at the North Campus.  Debbie, manager of Same Day Surgery, PACU and Ambulatory Care (diabetes, endocrinology and pain management), has been with Jameson for 23 years.  The Anne K. and Warren J. Hoye Award is given to a Jameson Health System employee who has designed a successful and innovative program to benefit the community.