Welcome to Dancing With Our Stars
Now hitting the dance floor, our Star Celebration Award winners
They glide across the floor with elegance and purpose to consistently demonstrate our PRIDE behaviors. Joined by people celebrating years of service, our colleagues’ graceful moves are showcased at our Star Celebration event. Let’s meet our all-star dance team:
The Guldin Award for Efficiency and Innovation in the Workplace
Bill Miller, clinical engineering imaging specialist
When Miller learned the X-ray machine in radiology room 5 was scheduled to be replaced, he had a better idea. He knew the machine was in good condition, and that the machine in room 2 was outdated and rarely used. Miller and his partner “tangoed” to room 5, disassembled the machine and reassembled it in room 2. He also used room 5’s patient-friendly X-ray table to replace an older model at LVH–Muhlenberg. But that wasn’t his final routine. He saved us thousands of dollars by repairing equipment the manufacturer would no longer service.
Judge Len: “No movement was wasted. An excellent performance!”
Community Service Award
Harry Lukens and Deb Caccese, representing information services (I/S)
When it comes to helping our community, this team has amazing footwork. I/S colleagues donated $1,000 to our pediatric unit child life fund, 318 pounds of food to Second Harvest Food Bank, and bags filled with school supplies to Mosser Elementary. No “jive.” They decorated 37 Easter baskets and gave them to the Child Advocacy Center of Lehigh County. Every month, they dance their way to a local soup kitchen to serve meals to the homeless. And that’s just their opening number.
Judge Bruno: “What a team. You move through the community like superheroes.”
Physician Service Star Award
Gavin Barr, M.D., Muhlenberg Primary Care
To be the best, you have to put in the time. Barr frequently adds hours to his workday to make sure all his patients get the care they need. If patients “fox-trot” in without an appointment, he makes the time to see them. He genuinely cares about his colleagues too. He always shares a smile and takes the time to teach when someone misses a step. When a colleague was in need, he donated his sick time. That’s why he’s known around the office as “Dr. Dependable.”
Judge Len: “You set the standard. Lead and we’ll follow.”
Service Star of the Year Award
Charlene Bergstresser, R.N., home health
While walking her dog, Bergstresser saw a boy frantically running toward her. His mom had fallen into the canal—and she couldn’t swim. Bergstresser “quickstepped” to the scene and flung her dog’s leash over the bank. The woman grabbed the leash, and Bergstresser jumped in the murky water to help her stay afloat. When two fishermen arrived with rope, Bergstresser tied a knot around the woman’s belt loops, and they were pulled to safety.
Judge Carrie Ann: “Incredible! You went for it and saved the day!”
Most Creative Reward and Recognition (R&R) Program Award
Russ Sutton, R.N., and Loretta Pendry, representing LVH–Muhlenberg’s operating room
This team puts on a fun performance every month during themed parties. During April’s “Spring Fling Buffet,” colleagues received tulips to plant at home. June’s “Blue Ribbon Picnic” featured gift certificate giveaways and a goodie-filled picnic basket raffle. The group is publishing a cookbook of the staff’s favorite recipes. Plus, colleagues can “samba” up to the department’s own snack bar for inexpensive foods and drinks.
Judge Bruno: “I can tell you’re having a good time. Your positive attitude makes me smile.”
Walking on Water Award
Carol Balcavage, R.N., enterostomal therapy coordinator
While serving in Iraq, Balcavage’s son told her about Mohammed, a 4-year-old Iraqi boy who was born without an opening to eliminate solid waste. He needed a surgery not available in the wartorn country. Balcavage “waltzed” right to our specialists, who offered services at no charge and made the difficult arrangements for the boy to come to our health network. After two successful surgeries, Mohammed returned home to his family a healthy little boy.
This page last updated 10/10/08 04:49 PM
