In response to a spring mailing to celebrate National Doctors’ Day, Nurses Week and Hospital Week, many community members and patients are recognizing staff members at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown are being named as Every Day Heroes.
The program is an opportunity for patients and community members to honor and thank team members for excellent care through a donation to UM Chester River Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of the hospital.
Cassandra Bilbrough, Acute Care Clinical Coordinator, and Andi Lloyd, CT Radiographer 2, were recognized by one of the hospital’s retired nurse managers, Rita Kulley, who wrote: “Thank you so much for your compassion and caring attitude when I needed it most! You should go far in your future careers!”
Brady Shortall, Radiographer 2, was recognized by a patient who said: “I can’t come in for the presentation but I want Brady to know just how special he is.”
Emily Welsh, Shore Community Outreach Team Nurse Coordinator, was recognized by her in-laws for her extraordinary efforts to improve the health of the community by bring health care services and support out into the community.
“Any team member can be a hero,” said Maryann Ruehrmund, Executive Director & Chief Development Officer, UM Chester River Health Foundation. “For example, everyday heroes could include Environmental Services team members who take extra care while cleaning a room, Emergency Department physicians who save lives, or an exceptionally compassionate volunteer who transports a patient by wheelchair.”
Donations may pay tribute to a team member or an entire department. Everyday Hero displays and donation envelopes are located throughout the hospital. Honorees are presented with an “Everyday Hero” lapel pin and hand-written notes of appreciation from the donor as well as their manager.
For more information contact Ruehrmund, mruehrmund@umm.edu at the Foundation.