Good examples!

In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech… Titus 2:7-8

Where would we be without them… good examples that is?
Growing up, parents tell us to be a good example. Parents are happy when we have friends who are good examples. We are happy when we have good examples to encourage us and help us along life’s winding path.

Good examples are precious gifts, calling forth the “better me”; encouraging integrity, compassion, and excellence. They inspire without saying a word, the memory of what they did or said speaks throughout time. Their examples call to us to rise up to a higher standard, a more excellent way.

Think about the people who are the good examples in your life. Their memory brings a sense of hope, encouragement, even a sense of peace! I hope you have a number of folk who fit this category!

Each year under the able direction of Julie Jenks, and the Associate recognition committee, SMMC invites nominations for outstanding associates. These are reviewed by a trusted panel of previous Associates of the Year and then, just like Ed McMahon and the Publishers Clearing House Cash Caravan, these individuals are surprised and recognized in their departments among the cheers and joy of their peers.

This past week SMMC named 12 associates who were nominated by their peers to receive the title, “Outstanding Associates”. Also named were three associates who are exemplary in Community Service, Christian Service and Leadership. They will be formally recognized at the Associate Banquet in the spring, and their photos will be placed on the wall to remind us of our “good examples” each time we pass by.

Outstanding Associates
Bonnie Duma             Laboratory
Angela Errante            NICU
Nan Garcia                 Marketing
Maria Landreth            PACU
Lee Lucero                 Respiratory
Kari Newberry            HR
Kelly Ransom            GFC
Ron Sanders              PCVU
Marta Syring               BHAC
Tamara Thomas         SM Surgery Center
Erin Walden               CCU
Mark Welch                Home Health

Awards
Janice Dearinger        Mental Health             Christian Mission Award
Vern Eitel                    Facilities                     Community Service Award
Leslie Mackey            Life Dynamic              Leadership Angel Award


Go now and be that example of caring, compassion, and encouragement to the patient you are about to see and in so doing, be Much More than Medicine.

Blessings!

Peter

Peter Bath, D.Min.
V.P Spiritual Wellness & Human Development
Shawnee Mission Medical Center