Upland Hills Health recognizes performance excellence at Annual Awards Banquet

Last Saturday evening Upland Hills Health staff, board members, and physicians gathered to celebrate individual accomplishments and performance excellence.

Long-term employees were recognized for their dedication and service. Recipients of special recognition included Jill Harrington, Lynn Hebgen, Sele Hufton, Laura McNeill, Audrey Moellers, Becky Stanek, Kathleen Westhoff (20 years of service), Carol Ann Kruel, Virginia Haas, Toni Rochon (25 years of service) and Mary Hanson for 30 years of service.

Dr. Aaron Dunn, MD, a family practice physician on Upland Hills Health’s active medical staff, received the Kaye Davis Community Wellness Award. The award recognized Dunn’s outstanding contributions and unwavering idealism as a driving force in establishing Iowa County’s Community Connections Free Clinic.

Sele Hufton, an RN in Upland Hills Health’s Emergency Department, received the Kaye Walsh Spirit of Optimism Award. Hufton was cited as a role model in offering care, compassion and excellent service to patients and fellow workers alike.

Phil Swain, PT and Director of Therapy Services, received the 2007 Leadership Award for the introduction and development of Upland Hills Health’s Sports Medicine Program, participation in the Strategic Planning Oversight Committee and Wisconsin Forward Award application process. Swain’s management skills and style were cited as an important catalyst for effective growth of Upland Hills Health’s therapy services.

Also recognized were Dr. Cathryn Kaiser, MD for her service as 2006 Medical Staff President, and 2006 Retirees Dr. Marshall Colburn, Nancy Caldwell, Clare Holland and Judy James.

Troy Marx, Director of Human Resources, acknowledged, “The Awards Banquet is a unique opportunity to publicly recognized excellence and to thank all those that make Upland Hills Health a superior health care organization. Plus we get to kick up our heels and have a little fun too!”

June Meudt, Iowa County Health Department, accepts the 2007 Community Wellness Award on behalf of Dr. Aaron Dunn	Phyllis Fritsch, Administrator, congratulates the Spirit of Optimism Award Winner Sele Hufton.
Phil Swain accepts the 2007 leadership award citing his successes as “team efforts.”	30-year employee Mary Hanson is recognized at the 2007 Awards Banquet by Phyllis Fritsch, Administrator.
Celebrating 25 years of service were (L to R) Carol Ann Kreul, Virginia Haas, and Toni Rochon. Phyllis Fritsch, (far left) Administrator, presented the award.	Recognized for 20 years of service were (L to R) Becky Stanek, Laura McNeill, Sele Hufton, Lynn Hebgen, Jill Harrington, and Kathleen Westhoff. Phyllis Fritsch, (far left) Administrator, presented the award.