Hundreds of awards have been handed out to deserving professionals at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA).
Staff, physicians, and volunteers were honoured with awards of excellence and recognized for their service Wednesday night at the annual ceremony in Chatham.
Dr. Stephanie Jarrin was Physician of the Year; the Nurse of the Year Award went to Dialysis Continuity Nurse Kathie Vandehogen; Rookie of the Year was presented to Registered Technologist Sarah Weston; Registered Nurse Julia Chase won the Stroke Care Award; Mental Health and Addiction Therapist Britany Gawley-Atkinson won the Alan Stevenson Memorial Award; Occupational Therapist Allison Vitek won the Allied Health Professional of the Year Award; the Focus Award went to Administrative Assistant Lisa Stonehouse; and retired nurse Sheila Satchell was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award.
“Every day, the staff, physicians and volunteers of CKHA demonstrate the organization’s purpose: Our Focus is YOU. This annual celebration gives us an opportunity to honor their hard work and unwavering pursuit of health care excellence," said Adam Topp, President and CEO, CKHA. "We are grateful for their continuous commitment to delivering exceptional care rooted in equity and kindness.”
Cheryl Jarecsni and Sandra VanHyfte were recognized for 45 years of service and 25 other employees were recognized for their long-term service ranging from 30 to 40 years of service.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am honored to congratulate this year’s nominees and recipients of the Alliance Awards of Excellence," said Deb Crawford, Board Chair, CKHA. "These awards reflect the outstanding dedication and excellence of CKHA’s team, as well as their unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality care."
Hundreds of five year, 10 year, 15 year, 20 year, and 25 year awards were also given out, along with a tribute to 21 retirees.
