The MediSys Health Network has expressed its undying gratitude to the 1,116 volunteers that provided 163,630 hours of dedicated service in 2006 during separate ceremonies held at all three hospitals. This year’s theme was VOLUNTEERS….PRICELESS TREASURES, how fitting a description for such an unselfish group of caring individuals.
JHMC honored 303 volunteers for over 42,400 hours of service on April 18th with a Recognition Ceremony. During the ceremony, twelve volunteers received recognition for their years of service. Three exemplary individuals were applauded with the “Shining Star Award” presented to individuals who have demonstrated interpersonal skills and dedication to their tasks beyond the call of duty. They are, Francis Gentile from the Rehab Unit, Shamika Jenkins, junior volunteer in the ER and Rosalind Kaminsky who works with the book cart and the Pregnancy PALS program. Team awards were presented to the Women’s Health Center and 2 South – Pediatric Unit and Playroom.
Over 150 FHMC volunteers who donated 30,100 hours in 2006 were applauded on May 2, 2007 at the annual Recognition and Awards Luncheon. Staff from various departments decorated the room and served the honored guests. Several Departments contributed towards the purchase of 24 raffle prizes which added much excitement to the festivities. Bill Lynch, Vice President of Professional and Regulatory Affairs presented four volunteers with a special award for their generous gift of time. They were: Maureen Chang from the Gift Shop for 17 years, Hi Soo Lee from P.A.T. for eleven years, Jose Soto from the E.R. for five years and Arthur Katz from Pathology and 3N2 for four years.
On May 17th, Brookdale recognized its volunteer corps of 663 men, women and young adults who 
together have donated over 91,230 hours of service to the patients, residents and staff of the hospital and the Schulman and Schachne Institute. Ten volunteers that provided between five and ten years of consecutive service received an Achievement Award; and three “Shining Stars” awards were presented. The “Stars” are: Eugenia Barrow of the Volunteer Department, Calvin Howard of the book cart and Merrill White, from the Emergency Room Caring Links Program. Team Awards were presented to the Pastoral Care Department and 6 Aaron for their support of the volunteers.
The MediSys Health Network has expressed its undying gratitude to the 1,116 volunteers that provided 163,630 hours of dedicated service in 2006 during separate ceremonies held at all three hospitals. This year’s theme was VOLUNTEERS….PRICELESS TREASURES, how fitting a description for such an unselfish group of caring individuals. 