Team Newsletter
ENEWS!
Patient Wishes In the last quarter of 2024 alone,
Additionally, Katie Mayberry, Bereavement Coordinator, gave a beautiful interview with Fox17 about navigating grief and impending loss during the holidays. This was paired with the story of a young family who lost their husband and father, and the result was an honest & hopeful narrative for anyone facing difficulty during the holiday season.
our teams facilitated: A 101st Birthday Bash
Emmanuel In The News Our Pet Visitors and Volunteer Programs were highlighted on TV! Being able to ask for volunteer support on the air is a win for our team and our patients! Katie and Lenny interviewed on WZZM, and even though they’re volunteers, Lenny does demand payment in treats.
A trip to the Gilmore Car Museum A fishing trip and family gathering A date at the Cheesecake Factory A private movie screening A letter of appreciation from the Detroit Tigers
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT We're so proud that Emmanuel Hospice's own Jamie DeKorte was chosen as a recipient of the 2024 Care As It Should Be Award by the Teleios Collaborative Network! Jamie has been an RN Case Manager with Emmanuel for over two and a half years, and was one of three award winners chosen from 27 eligible nominees across this network of non-profit hospice providers!
" By including the community staff she is empowering everyone to be a part of the care team and to improve the care of our patients. " " Jamie is so caring and attentive to the small details. She really cares about our patients. She truly exemplifies our mission and vision." " She is dedicated to being the best she can be. Jamie embraces new initiatives and is hungry to learn and grow in her skill set. She is kind, compassionate, and a fierce advocate for those in need. "
Quality Focus We’re excited to announce the formation of our Hospice Compliance Committee, dedicated to ensuring our practices align with all regulatory requirements and uphold the highest standards of care. This committee will help identify areas for improvement, promote ethical practices, and support our mission to provide exceptional care to patients and families.
January Anniversaries Heidi Pennington Clinical Team Assistant - 7 years Melissa Page
If you have any questions or would like to learn more please contact Danielle Heffron: dheffron@emmanuelhospice.org
VP of Patient Care & Compliance - 7 years Emily Page, Nurse Practitioner - 3 years Kristie Hardy, Hospice Aide - 2 years Andrea LeMieux Clinical Administrative Assistant - 1 year Val Willock Community Relations Specialist - 1 year Chris Graham, Clinical Liaison -1 year JoAnn Southern, Massage Therapist - 1 year Airiana Williams, Hospice Aide - 1 year Departures in December Joshua Thompson Mike Zandstra Tori Triggs
January Birthdays Chris Graham Shannon Westgate Kelly Shelton Sara Veenstra-Ashley Val Willock
Jessica Kafulani Dannielle Martin Joan Blessings
Rachel Baxter Dana Shelton
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