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MAHC celebrates award winners

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is pleased to recognize the four recipients of the 14th annual Board Award of Excellence.

The award is presented annually to recipients who exemplify MAHC’s values of Accountability, Respect, Optimism, Leadership and Engagement, and recognizes those who have made significant achievements in patient- and family-centred care, outstanding management of people, financial or material resources, successfully completed a major project or special assignment beyond what is normally expected, and/or demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to patient safety.

“Each year the number of nominations is quite remarkable, but this year is even more so and cause for celebration in itself,” says Board Chair Cameron Renwick. “This year there were 38 total submissions resulting in 24 individuals being nominated, the most ever in the history of the award. This is truly reflective of the true spirit of team and family at MAHC, and only reinforces the 2021 theme of Staff Appreciation Week: We Rise, We Heal, We Overcome.”

The winners of the 2021 Board Award of Excellence are:

Amy Gargal, District Stroke Coordinator

Karen Loates, Imaging Receptionist

Dr. Melanie Mar, Chief of Family Medicine – HDMH Site

Sarah Teutloff, Pharmacy Technician

“On behalf of the Board, I would like to further recognize all of the 2021 nominees,” says Renwick. “The remarks and examples that are provided through the nomination process make the decision to choose only four recipients very difficult. To be recognized by your peers and colleagues for the outstanding work you do every day in this way is a reason to celebrate. Congratulations to all of the nominees, and congratulations to the winners on their achievement!”

The nominees further included:

Andrea Clarke, Patient Registration Clerk

Carmen Shakespeare, Emergency Department, Emergency Department

Dianne Smith, Midwife

Erin Roebuck, Registered Nurse, Obstetrics

Jason Devaladares, Technical Support Specialist

Jenny Pidlubney, Registered Nurse, Emergency Department/ICU Clinical Lead

Johanna Marshall, Environmental Services Aide

Kim Rose, Manager, Human Resources

Kim Schmitz, Clinical Nurse Educator

Kristin Cazabon, Manager, Inpatient & Rehabilitation Services – SMMH Site

Dr. Keith Cross, Chief of Family Medicine – SMMH Site

Laura Derbyshire, Manager, Inpatient & Rehabilitation Services and District Stroke Centre – HDMH Site

Liz Parrott, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff

Luke Seward, Imaging Charge Technologist

Mike Wells, Security Officer

Roy French, Technical Support Specialist

Dr. Sheena Branigan, Chief of Obstetrics

Sheila Quinton, Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Tammy Devoe, Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Unit

Terry-Lynn Brown, Ward Clerk, Medical/Surgical Unit

A virtual announcement of the 2021 Board Award of Excellence is posted on MAHC’s YouTube channel.

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