Hospital highlights: Awards

A recent luncheon at Hill-Ray Plaza recognized 23 Whitman Hospital employees for their milestone anniversaries ranging from 5 to 30 years of service.

Celebrations also included recognition of employees of the quarter and the 2011 Employee and Manager of the Year.

Carolyn Wilson, Radiology Technician, was named employee of the year, and Scott Nelson, Radiology Manager, manager of the year.

Employee of the quarter awards went to Jamie Bailey, Tina Bass, Karin Rohde, Lissa Bell, Carolyn Wilson, Barb Schluneger, Daniel Wood, Cristin Reisenauer and Laurie Gronning.

In the most recent reporting period, patient ratings for the hospital are in the 99th percentile and the “would recommend” score is in the 97th percentile. The staff consistently scores above the 95th percentile in these two measures.