UH St. John Medical Center Celebrates Hospital Week

UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake celebrated Hospital Week on Wed., May 14.

It was a time to celebrate and recognize team members who continuously live the mission, vision, and values of UH St. John Medical Center. These individuals create and foster service excellence, integrity, compassion, and belonging within the organization.

Brandon Nix, Jonathan Sague, COO and Heidi Filer, Director of Operations

Outstanding Team Members

Recognizing team members who continuously live the mission, vision, and values of UH St. John Medical Center. These individuals create and foster service excellence, integrity, compassion, and belonging within the organization.

Outstanding Team Member, Non-Clinical: Carol McGuire (Nutrition Svc) – WINNER. Nominees: Chris Florio (Nutrition Svc; lbetsam Elder (Nutrition Svc); Jeanette Negron (PAS); Richard Friedel (IT); Bonnie Alexander (PAS-Radiology); Mariliza Boufateh (Care Connections- Rev Cycle); Ronnie Coney (EVS); Christine Richings (Nutrition Svc); Bruce Konieczny (EVS)

Outstanding Team Member, Clinical: Brandon Nix (Pharmacy) – WINNER. Nominees: Elizabeth Bowles (Non-Invasive Cardiology); Jodi Weiler (Cardiac Rehab); Jose Fontanez (Radiology)

Agent of Change

This Award celebrates team members who have contributed their ideas, knowledge, and time to promote safety, quality, clinical, and/or financial outcomes at UH St. John Medical Center

Agent of Change Non-Provider, Clinical: Paul Breen (lnterventional Radiology) – WINNER. Nominee: Heather Lozier {Stroke Coordinator)

Agent of Change Non-Provider, Non-Clinical: Nigar Osman (EVS) – WINNER. Nominee: Will Adorno (Nutrition Svc)

Agent of Change Provider: Dr. Yulanka Castro-Dominguez, MD – WINNER. Nominee: Britney Dobroka, CRNA

Heidi Filer, Director of Operations; Shelly Loop, CNO and Ruth Zale

Emerging Leader

In recognition of Team leads, Supervisors, Coordinators, and assistant Managers who are advancing the mission and strategic vision of Uh St. John Medical Center by creating a culture of service excellence, quality, and safety.

Emerging leader: Ruth Zale (Vascular lab) – WINNER. Nominees: Bryan Bauer (Radiology); Shoo Bliss-Hosak (Nutrition Svc); Brianne Purcell (Nutrition Svc); LaSchelle Williams (Care Connections)