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Thank you to Alyssa Comia, RN, a Birth Center labor and delivery nurse, for the skills, compassion, efficiencies, support and more she brings to her patients and colleagues as we honor her as a Valley Hero. Her team writes: "Alyssa has been described as smart, quick, resourceful, and efficient. She is well versed in policies and helpful during emergencies. She is respected by providers and her peers as a knowledgeable member of the team. She is also an active member of the Unit Base Committee advocating for the units needs and process improvements. " "She's our hero for nights when we are so short staffed. She's always there to help, she signs up for extra shifts, and if she's not signed up and the unit is busy, she comes in every time we call her for help. She works hard all the time when she comes in, she's not just a body, but she's very knowledgeable in EPIC and she's always lending a hand with any emergencies. She's very nice and kind to her patients, they trust her because of her knowledge of her job, and she can work in all areas in the Birth Center.
Thank you to Alyssa Comia, RN, a Birth Center labor and delivery nurse, for the skills, compassion, efficiencies, support and more she brings to her patients and colleagues as we honor her as a Valley Hero. Her team writes: "Alyssa has been described as smart, quick, resourceful, and efficient. She is well versed in policies and helpful during emergencies. She is respected by providers and her peers as a knowledgeable member of the team. She is also an active member of the Unit Base Committee advocating for the units needs and process improvements. " "She's our hero for nights when we are so short staffed. She's always there to help, she signs up for extra shifts, and if she's not signed up and the unit is busy, she comes in every time we call her for help. She works hard all the time when she comes in, she's not just a body, but she's very knowledgeable in EPIC and she's always lending a hand with any emergencies. She's very nice and kind to her patients, they trust her because of her knowledge of her job, and she can work in all areas in the Birth Center.
Congratulations to Laura Raymond, a security officer and one of Valley's March 2022 Heroes! See what her supervisor had to say: "Over the past two months when COVID hit our department hard, Laura was always someone we could count on to assist with staffing. She came in early and picked up shifts on her days off to help cover staffing and was an enormous help all around. She has shown great customer service skills and been a huge asset to myself (as I am new into my position), the shift, Security and Valley. She never complains and always does what is asked of her. She is very knowledgeable at her job as well and always willing to help in whatever way she can. She has great customer service skills, and always helps other officers when it comes to access controls, badging, and other job duties.
Congratulations to Laura Raymond, a security officer and one of Valley's March 2022 Heroes! See what her supervisor had to say: "Over the past two months when COVID hit our department hard, Laura was always someone we could count on to assist with staffing. She came in early and picked up shifts on her days off to help cover staffing and was an enormous help all around. She has shown great customer service skills and been a huge asset to myself (as I am new into my position), the shift, Security and Valley. She never complains and always does what is asked of her. She is very knowledgeable at her job as well and always willing to help in whatever way she can. She has great customer service skills, and always helps other officers when it comes to access controls, badging, and other job duties.
What Jamie Park, MD, Chief Medical Officer, said at Dr. Lund's POM award presentation: "This award has been a long time coming. You've been one of our longest on-staff team members—here since 1991! I remember you from when I started here in 1998, when we used to have to walk down to radiology to look at films. I remember you being a great educator. You had residents, like me, who didn't know anything about looking at pictures of people's bodies and you were great—so patient. "You've held just about every position on the medical staff that one person can hold: Vice Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff, Chief of Radiology, and you've been president of your group for 20 years. You're an incredibly important part of our radiology presence here and you add value in so much that you do. Not only in helping to lead and work with your colleagues, but the staff here as well, and I'm very thankful for all you've done for me and for everyone here at Valley Medical Center. Congratulations!"
What Jamie Park, MD, Chief Medical Officer, said at Dr. Lund's POM award presentation: "This award has been a long time coming. You've been one of our longest on-staff team members—here since 1991! I remember you from when I started here in 1998, when we used to have to walk down to radiology to look at films. I remember you being a great educator. You had residents, like me, who didn't know anything about looking at pictures of people's bodies and you were great—so patient. "You've held just about every position on the medical staff that one person can hold: Vice Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff, Chief of Radiology, and you've been president of your group for 20 years. You're an incredibly important part of our radiology presence here and you add value in so much that you do. Not only in helping to lead and work with your colleagues, but the staff here as well, and I'm very thankful for all you've done for me and for everyone here at Valley Medical Center. Congratulations!"
A member of Valley's medical staff for 33 years, Ron Cohen, MD, was a Clinic Network founding physician who has led Valley's Behavioral Health Services since his arrival. Respected for his intelligence, humor, and vast knowledge, Dr. Cohen works tirelessly to help our patients in need of mental health services. His commitment to providing the highest quality care in his clinic is admired by his colleagues. His clinic partners also say that he is equally committed to positive morale in the clinic. Dr. Cohen is also the champion of physician wellness. Founding the Physician Satisfaction and Wellness Committee six years ago, his efforts led to Valley receiving the Washington State Medical Association's Apple Award, which honors organizations working to put the joy back in medicine for Washington physicians. The award recognized Valley's committee for its efforts since 2016 to integrate clinician wellness activities across the organization.
A member of Valley's medical staff for 33 years, Ron Cohen, MD, was a Clinic Network founding physician who has led Valley's Behavioral Health Services since his arrival. Respected for his intelligence, humor, and vast knowledge, Dr. Cohen works tirelessly to help our patients in need of mental health services. His commitment to providing the highest quality care in his clinic is admired by his colleagues. His clinic partners also say that he is equally committed to positive morale in the clinic. Dr. Cohen is also the champion of physician wellness. Founding the Physician Satisfaction and Wellness Committee six years ago, his efforts led to Valley receiving the Washington State Medical Association's Apple Award, which honors organizations working to put the joy back in medicine for Washington physicians. The award recognized Valley's committee for its efforts since 2016 to integrate clinician wellness activities across the organization.
Congratulations to Jenna Masters, MD, an anesthesiologist with Valley Anesthesia Associates and our January 2022 Provider of the Month! Here's what her colleagues had to say: "Dr. Masters is absolutely wonderful. She is a strong patient advocate. Willing and able to step forward when patients and her team need her. She spearheaded the Anesthesia Care Team that was assigned to the ICU during the different times that we paused surgeries." "Dr. Masters takes the new providers under her wing as they are learning about how the Valley family cares for patients and each other. She is very proactive with anesthesia specific equipment and supply needs, helping to ensure we have the 'best stuff' available when caring for patients." "Most importantly Dr. Masters is a down to earth provider that will always be there for you when you need her the most."
Congratulations to Jenna Masters, MD, an anesthesiologist with Valley Anesthesia Associates and our January 2022 Provider of the Month! Here's what her colleagues had to say: "Dr. Masters is absolutely wonderful. She is a strong patient advocate. Willing and able to step forward when patients and her team need her. She spearheaded the Anesthesia Care Team that was assigned to the ICU during the different times that we paused surgeries." "Dr. Masters takes the new providers under her wing as they are learning about how the Valley family cares for patients and each other. She is very proactive with anesthesia specific equipment and supply needs, helping to ensure we have the 'best stuff' available when caring for patients." "Most importantly Dr. Masters is a down to earth provider that will always be there for you when you need her the most."
Congratulations to Jennifer Hilotin, admitting registrar in the Fitness Center and one of Valley's January 2022 Heroes! See what her teammates have to say: "Jen is a shining light in the front office. She goes above and beyond in her role every day through her excellent communication with patients, her upbeat attitude, and her flexibility with solving problems. She goes beyond her current role by coordinating staff events both within the clinic and outside of work (always safe ones, by the way!). She is 1000% deserving of this award." "Jen has an amazing talent for managing a somewhat, chaotic work environment while remaining calm and compassionate to patients and co-workers. She is consistently friendly, welcoming, supportive and patient EVERY day. She is truly a joy to work with and I am so grateful to work along her side."
Congratulations to Jennifer Hilotin, admitting registrar in the Fitness Center and one of Valley's January 2022 Heroes! See what her teammates have to say: "Jen is a shining light in the front office. She goes above and beyond in her role every day through her excellent communication with patients, her upbeat attitude, and her flexibility with solving problems. She goes beyond her current role by coordinating staff events both within the clinic and outside of work (always safe ones, by the way!). She is 1000% deserving of this award." "Jen has an amazing talent for managing a somewhat, chaotic work environment while remaining calm and compassionate to patients and co-workers. She is consistently friendly, welcoming, supportive and patient EVERY day. She is truly a joy to work with and I am so grateful to work along her side."
Congratulations to Jennie Davis, DO, a provider in Valley's Neurology Clinic and our February 2022 Provider of the Month! See what her teammates have to say: "Dr. Davis is an amazing physician and colleague. As a younger colleague, she made me feel welcome on the movement disorders team. I have always felt supported by her, she would always find the time in her busy schedule to discuss complicated patient presentations, provide information about resources available for the patients or even give some tips on how to use Epic more efficiently. She is always working hard on improving the quality and efficiency of the movement disorder team to help us serve our patients better. And it is also important to mention that she has a great way with her patients, one can see they really appreciate the time and effort she puts in caring for them." "Thank you for the devotion to excellent patient care. You think broadly and trouble shoot so very well, and this attribute allows you, and the team that you lead, to provide exceptional care. "
Congratulations to Jennie Davis, DO, a provider in Valley's Neurology Clinic and our February 2022 Provider of the Month! See what her teammates have to say: "Dr. Davis is an amazing physician and colleague. As a younger colleague, she made me feel welcome on the movement disorders team. I have always felt supported by her, she would always find the time in her busy schedule to discuss complicated patient presentations, provide information about resources available for the patients or even give some tips on how to use Epic more efficiently. She is always working hard on improving the quality and efficiency of the movement disorder team to help us serve our patients better. And it is also important to mention that she has a great way with her patients, one can see they really appreciate the time and effort she puts in caring for them." "Thank you for the devotion to excellent patient care. You think broadly and trouble shoot so very well, and this attribute allows you, and the team that you lead, to provide exceptional care. "
Congratulations to Drew Gremmert, a senior clinical applications analyst on our IT Enterprise Clinical Apps team and one of Valley's February 2022 Heroes! "Drew understands the work he does within Epic impacts those caregivers that work downstream, and Epic build accuracy and ease of use is paramount to patient safety. Drew consistently demonstrates a high level of collaboration between stakeholders from various groups and seeks to understand the needs of others without assumptions." "In addition, this past couple of years, Drew has risen to be an excellent team lead for the Willow team. His leadership and communication skills in tacking difficult situations during the pandemic and multiple drug shortages are commended for. He's also very focused on patient safety and accuracy. I'm very grateful to have such a trustworthy IT colleague by my side."
Congratulations to Drew Gremmert, a senior clinical applications analyst on our IT Enterprise Clinical Apps team and one of Valley's February 2022 Heroes! "Drew understands the work he does within Epic impacts those caregivers that work downstream, and Epic build accuracy and ease of use is paramount to patient safety. Drew consistently demonstrates a high level of collaboration between stakeholders from various groups and seeks to understand the needs of others without assumptions." "In addition, this past couple of years, Drew has risen to be an excellent team lead for the Willow team. His leadership and communication skills in tacking difficult situations during the pandemic and multiple drug shortages are commended for. He's also very focused on patient safety and accuracy. I'm very grateful to have such a trustworthy IT colleague by my side."
Each year, the first Thursday of March is dedicated to honoring our hospitalist colleagues and highlighting the many accomplishments of our hospital medicine community. Hospitalists are a critical part of healthcare service delivery and are focused on patient safety, efficiency and overall quality of hospital care. Thank you to all our hospitalist groups for the remarkable care you provide! IM hospitalists Neuro hospitalists OB hospitalists Pediatric hospitalists Surgical hospitalists (Acute Care Surgery)
Each year, the first Thursday of March is dedicated to honoring our hospitalist colleagues and highlighting the many accomplishments of our hospital medicine community. Hospitalists are a critical part of healthcare service delivery and are focused on patient safety, efficiency and overall quality of hospital care. Thank you to all our hospitalist groups for the remarkable care you provide! IM hospitalists Neuro hospitalists OB hospitalists Pediatric hospitalists Surgical hospitalists (Acute Care Surgery)
March is National Nutrition Month. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. Here are a few things that our Clinical Dietitian team want you to know about nutrition and being a registered dietitian: "Everyone likes dessert, especially dietitians." We encourage our patients to get in fruits and vegetables daily, but that doesn't mean you can't eat desserts on occasion. Fiber is an overlooked nutrient. Most Americans eat less than 50% of their recommended daily amount. "We are not just here to put someone on a weight loss diet." For example, patients may know they're not eating a lot, but they don't always realize what they may need to keep from being malnourished. A lot of our time is spent discussing evidence-based recommendations to patients and providers to ensure our patients continue to heal by receiving adequate nutrition.
March is National Nutrition Month. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. Here are a few things that our Clinical Dietitian team want you to know about nutrition and being a registered dietitian: "Everyone likes dessert, especially dietitians." We encourage our patients to get in fruits and vegetables daily, but that doesn't mean you can't eat desserts on occasion. Fiber is an overlooked nutrient. Most Americans eat less than 50% of their recommended daily amount. "We are not just here to put someone on a weight loss diet." For example, patients may know they're not eating a lot, but they don't always realize what they may need to keep from being malnourished. A lot of our time is spent discussing evidence-based recommendations to patients and providers to ensure our patients continue to heal by receiving adequate nutrition.