“Jackie Ruggeri inspires everyone around her”

LITTAUER ANNOUNCES EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER
“Jackie Ruggeri inspires everyone around her”

Jackie Ruggeri works in Littauer’s Department of Care Coordination as a Care Coordination Assistant. Jackie has been with Littauer for over 10 years. One of her colleagues stated, “Whether it is contacting insurance companies to payroll to copying a chart, she does it with grace and effortlessness.  When dealing with insurance companies on a daily basis she represents herself and the facility in an exceptionally professional manner.”  Known for her good attitude, her manager explained, “Jackie is the embodiment of a great attitude. She inspires everyone around her with her dedication and caring. She is very well organized, diligent in her work, easily reachable and always on time.” One of our nurses explained, “She is a quiet hero. She is in the trenches everyday; ensuring loose ends are tied up and safety nets are in place for our patients.”

Mr. Kelly agreed noting, “Jackie certainly deserves our thanks and appreciation.”  Many people gathered at the celebration undoubtedly agreed as they clapped and cheered when her name was read.  Jackie upon learning of the award stated, “I was very surprised to get this award. It means a lot to me because I try to do my job to the best of my ability.  It helps when you have great co-workers around you and that NLH is a great place to work.”

Employee of the Quarter is a function of the Nathan Littauer Goodwill Committee. The employee-led initiative strives to improve the patient experience by recognizing outstanding employees at every level in their network.  Employees receive a plaque, preferred parking and a gift certificate.

Nathan Littauer raised $4,800 this year in their annual basket raffle for Fulmont. Now in its 12th year, Littauer has donated over $40,000 to the agency.

The Fulmont Community Action Agency announced today a donation they received from Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home. A check in the amount of $4,800.00 was presented to Denis E. Wilson, Sr., Executive Director of the Fulmont Community Action Agency, Inc., during a short presentation at the hospital last month.

In response to the donation, Mr. Wilson said, “I would like to thank the employees of Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home for their continuing generosity to our agency, as well as the Courtesy Council for organizing this event again this year.” The project called “Kozy Coats” is an initiative of the hospital’s Courtesy Council and it includes a basket raffle in which all proceeds are donated to Fulmont Community Action Agency, Inc., Community Services division. Over 25 different departments each donated baskets this year. In turn, the proceeds are used to buy outer wear for local children. Last year, their efforts clothed 142 children. Susan Kiernan, Vice President of Development stated, “Our employees always make such creative and generous donations to this community. They are remarkable. As an entirely- led initiative, their support of our community should be commended.”

Now in its twelfth year, Nathan Littauer’s Kozy Coat project has raised over $40,000 since its inception. “The numbers are staggering.” said Hospital Spokesperson, Cheryl McGrattan. “The employees are beyond generous, giving large ticket items for the raffle. And they have fun doing it.”

“Fulmont depends on the kindness and generosity of donors such as Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home to continue to provide quality services to low income families in our community,” said Denis Wilson. “On behalf of the hundreds of children who have reaped the benefits of the Kozy Coats Program over the years, I’d like to thank you all for your kindness.”

Marion Enright walked 239.5 miles winning first place!

In an employee gathering last week, Nathan Littauer’s Courtesy Council announced the winners of the Walking Track Challenge. The new initiative encouraged Littauer employees to walk and log their mileage from May 7th through August 31, 2012. Employees walked on the hospital’s walking track. Staff members who are located off- campus participated by setting up their own walking circuit around their primary care centers. “We want to create an atmosphere of health for our employees.” stated Bob Shwajlyk, one of the members of the Courtesy Council. He added, “We were surprised at how many people participated. And each week the mileage just kept creeping up.”

The first place winner of in the individual category is Marion Enright who walked 239.5 miles. “That is like walking from NLH to Boston and then some!” stated Hospital Spokesperson Cheryl McGrattan. Marion works at Littauer’s Emergency Department. The team with the highest mileage was the Mayfield Magnolias team who walked a total of 1,233 miles. In all, 128 people participated logging a total of 4,800 miles.

 The hospital might repeat the program next spring. The hospital has a walking track located directly on campus, around the helipad. There is plenty of parking and is open to the public.

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