What is a WhidbeyHealth Hero?
What is a WhidbeyHealth Hero?
A WhidbeyHealth Hero is someone who helps to shape and define the patient and employee experience at WhidbeyHealth. It's an intentional contributor; an exceptional healthcare professional – be it in a clinical, support services, or administrative role - dedicated to making sure we deliver exceptional care to every patient.
Each of us may have a different definition of what makes someone a “hero,” but we can agree that it is a person who is admired or idealized for their qualities and achievements.
Starting in March 2020, we've been recognizing a hero every week and without further ado we are excited to introduce and recognize this months WhidbeyHealth Heroes!
APRIL HERO 1
Meet the April 2021 WhidbeyHealth HEROES
Amy Billieu
“Amy has been an asset to HIM since her arrival; her knowledge of the clinics, Centricity, and providers has made that position easy to fill as we had someone willing to take over the duties a lot of us found challenging (and she does it with a smile no less)! We have registrars and nurses from other clinics who love to talk to her. Amy also has a good rapport with our more frequent record requesters and patients: she completes requests so quickly and efficiently that there is little room for error.”
APRIL HERO 2
“Tim is the epitome of what kindness and great customer service is! He is always ready to help with anything that needs done, whether it’s helping a patient find their way down the hall, cleaning anything, or finding a lost & found item with a big smile.
Tim is who we all should aspire to be like. He keeps us running!”
Tim Anthony
APRIL HERO 3
Murray Hubiak
“Murray Hubiak is an exemplary member of the Human Resources team. Murray not only provides outstanding service but genuinely cares for all individuals he comes in contact with. He is the type of person who sees the positive before the negative and how important of a reminder that is in the world that we live in. He takes tremendous pride in his work which is second to none.”
APRIL HERO 4
“Britt is a WhidbeyHealth Hero because she stands with and for WhidbeyHealth and its patients. She has been a dedicated member of Patient Access, who is the first impression of WhidbeyHealth to our patients. Working alongside her, I can attest to her tremendous customer service skills.
Our ED patients are usually having one of their worst days if they are sick or injured and Britt working as a registrar is there to receive them with her unyielding compassion. Her top priority is to make each and every patient’s experience at WhidbeyHealth, a great one.
She strives for equality and exceptional care for our patients and promotes the success of our hospital. She is so admired for all she contributes to the WhidbeyHealth team – she is a hero!”
Brittany Kraner
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MEET THE 2021 HEROES
Here's a complete list of the WhidbeyHealth team members who have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the delivery of an exceptional healthcare experience.
JANUARY HEROES
Lorijean Spear
RN; WhidbeyHealth Family Birthplace
Annelies De Wolf
Manager; Rehabilitation Care
Mei-Ling Stout
Coordinator; Hospice & Palliative Care
Erin Martin
RN; WhidbeyHealth Family Birthplace
FEBRUARY HEROES
Jennifer Menges
Patient Registrar; Patient Financial Services
Kellie Osborn
Physical Therapist Assistant; Rehabilitation Care
Tonya DeYoung
RN; WhidbeyHealth Family Birthplace
Jennifer Croy
RN; Home Health Care
MARCH HEROES
Jessica Leukhardt
CNA; Home Health Care
Jenelle Rosario
RN; Inpatient Care
Tabitha Sierra
Manager; Utilization Management & WhidbeyHealth Family Birthplace (interim)
Patricia (Pat) Meyers
RN; WhidbeyHealth Family Birthplace
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2020 HEROES
Here's a complete list of the WhidbeyHealth team members who have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the delivery of an exceptional healthcare experience in 2020.
MARCH 2020 HEROES
Vickie Longshore
Terri Crane
Alison Wells
PC Cable
APRIL 2020 HEROES
Ashley Faulise
Bert Balagot
Stacia Ott
Stephanie Wilson
MAY 2020 HEROES
Eufemia Femi Smith
Tiffani Blazek
Erin Wooley
Patsy Kolesar-Hynson
JUNE 2020 HEROES
Jeff Sibley
Tim Waldner
Harry Hawn
Dawn Martinson
JULY 2020 HEROES
Gibbs Caldwell
Norma Cline
Desiree Dudley
Tammy Woollet
AUGUST 2020 HEROES
Michelle Aube
Emma Spear
Isel Brown
Jacqueline Bassett
SEPTEMBER 2020 HEROES
Brittany Kane
Peter Carter
Malea Ivy
Debbie Reis
OCTOBER 2020 HEROES
Vanessa Soliman
Robert Huff
Maria Reyes
Mina Yousef, MD
Curtis Shumate
NOVEMBER 2020 HEROES
Helen Paraiso
Mary Hunter
Jay Lujan
Meghan McSorley, MD
DECEMBER 2020 HEROES
Myla Becker
Wanda Smith
Pamela Coon
Leah Oman, MD
Nomination
Accepting Nominations
Providing exceptional care to every patient 24/7 takes a village - or an island!
As the second largest employer on Whidbey, there are over 700 dedicated members on our team who bring a 'can do' attitude to their role every day.
From front line clinical staff to housekeeping, engineering, supply management, techs, coordinators and receptionists, their tireless and sometimes heroic efforts often goes unnoticed.
So now's your chance to say THANKS!
Has someone gone above and beyond to ensure your needs are met? Is a friend or neighbor part of the WhidbeyHealth team, showing up everyday to make sure the hospital and clinics run smoothly?
Please help us recognize their extraordinary efforts. Nominations from patients, visitors, community members and staff are welcome.
HERO Nomination Form
Thank you for taking the time to submit a WhidbeyHealth Hero nomination!
