Community Roundup: ProMedica Memorial presents Rose, Daisy awards
FREMONT — ProMedica Memorial Hospital has announced announce winners of the second-quarter Rose and Daisy Awards.
The Daisy Award is presented to a deserving nurse to celebrate the extraordinary compassion nurses provide patients and families every day. The award began in 1999 and is dedicated to the life of Patrick Barnes, who was hospitalized for eight weeks after having a dangerously low platelet count. His family appreciated the compassionate care Patrick received and wanted to do something to recognize those who provide care on a day-to-day basis.
The Rose Award was established in 2020 by ProMedica to recognize outstanding employees in all roles in the hospital. This award celebrates the extraordinary efforts of the non-nursing employees who provide outstanding patient services in any position.
Michelle Newell-Hamm, RN, acute care, is the recipient of the Daisy Award. Her nomination cites her bedside manner and compassion from her peers, coworkers and their family members.
Shelbi Turner, pharmacist, is the recipient of the Rose Award. Turner's nomination cites her ability to recognize the sickest patient in the hospital based on medications which ultimately improved efficiency among the medical staff.
Kindl to Join Magruder Pain Management Clinic
Magruder Hospital has announced the addition of Tom Kindl, MD, to the Magruder Pain Management Clinic. Heather Auxier, CNP, will be joining Dr. Kindl and the pain management team to provide temporary coverage while the clinic recruits additional provider coverage. Dr. Kindl and Auxier will begin seeing patients in early June.
Dr. Kindl is a fellowship-trained and board-certified pain management physician. Auxier is a certified nurse practitioner with extensive experience in pain management and family practice.
To make an appointment or to learn more about Magruder’s Pain Management Clinic, call 419-732-3972.
Shoemaker promoted to VP marketing officer for Croghan
FREMONT — Brad Elfring, senior vice president chief financial officer at Croghan Colonial Bank, has announced the promotion of Sara Shoemaker to vice president marketing officer.
Elfring stated, “I am happy to see how Sara has continued to grow and build our marketing team and expand our efforts and reach at Croghan. She has a true passion for marketing, which shows as she strives to improve her skills and further her knowledge. I look forward to watching Sara grow with us here at Croghan.”
Shoemaker manages and directs Croghan's marketing and public relations efforts in her position. She has more than 13 years of marketing experience, having worked the last seven years in the banking industry. Sara earned a bachelor's degree in graphic design and marketing from Defiance College. She is a member of Soroptimist International of the Americas Fremont club, which works to empower women and girls to help provide them with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Shoemaker currently leads the Soroptimist Club’s public relations committee.
Born and raised in Port Clinton, Shoemaker enjoys spending her time outside of work with her husband Andy, daughter Lela, and close family by the lake.
Community foundation plans July gala
PORT CLINTON — The Ottawa County Community Foundation (OCCF) will have its first Doing Good Gala, a live auction fundraiser, at 6 p.m. July 25 at the Catawba Island Club pavilion. Proceeds of the “battle of the paddles” will help further the foundation’s countywide efforts to aid nonprofit organizations and local students through annual community grants and scholarships.
“OCCF is quickly approaching a major milestone," its 25th anniversary in 2024, said Shea McGrew, the foundation's executive director. "We wish to honor the legacy of our founder, Joy Roth, and propel OCCF into the next quarter-century. With this signature event, we invite the community to help provide the resources for OCCF to address the pressing needs of our area … into the future."
The gala will include a casual strolling supper, live music by Blues Deville, a reverse raffle (need not be present to win) and, if Mother Nature approves, a beautiful Lake Erie sunset. Auctioneer Len Partin will auction off a dozen top-tier items, including a two-night stay for two couples at Alexander Valley Vineyards Historic Schoolhouse near Healdsburg in Sonoma, California. Also on the auction block will be a weekend for six at Winery Estate Lodge in Winchester, Virginia.
Limited gala ($100 per person) and reverse raffle ($50) tickets are available at www.tickettailor.com/events/occf/890034, or visit www.ottawaccf.org. The purchase of a reverse raffle ticket does not include admittance to the gala; $3,000 in prizes will be awarded. For details, email ottawaccf@gmail.com or call 419-635-7750.
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