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Fifteen Awarded RHC Scholarships
Twelve young people received scholarships from Medical Staff of Reston Hospital Center. These students were selected because of their academic achievements and interest in pursuing healthcare careers. Three more young people who have served as volunteers at Reston Hospital Center were presented scholarships through the Volunteer Services program.
These students, their high school and selected college include: Medical Staff Scholarship Winners: Michelle Zinda, Broad Run High School, James Madison University; Katelyn Vieten, Broad Run High School, James Madison University; Esraa Bani, Herndon High School,George Washington University; Nam-Phuong Ly, Herndon High School, College of William and Mary; Stephen Ho, Langley High School, Virginia Commonwealth University; Jennifer McCarthy, James Madison High School, James Madison University; Sandra Lawson, Park View High School, James Madison University; Amie Helmick, Potomac Falls High School, MTC School of Nursing; Jill Taylor, Potomac Falls High School, MTC School of Nursing; Andia Nadimi, Oakton High School,University of Virginia; Ton Qui Ho, South Lakes High School, Northern Virginia Community College; Sanda Chelliah, South Lakes High School, Virginia Tech. Volunteer Scholarship Winners: Bethany Elan, Herndon High School, Bridgewater College; Stacy Gallo, Park View High School, James Madison University; Jeremy Su, Langley High School, University of Pittsburgh. President of the Medical Staff Thomas B. Fleeter, M.D., Reston Hospital Center President/CEO William A. Adams, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees A. Daniel Laurent, M.D., recently presented the Medical Staff scholarship awards to the students in a special ceremony.
“These young people represent the future of healthcare in our country,” says Dr. Fleeter. “The Medical Staff is pleased to foster their goals through these scholarships and invest in the future of healthcare here in our community.”
Director of Volunteer Services Susan Dailey presented the Volunteer Scholarships to the three young people who dedicated their time as teen volunteers with Reston Hospital Center.
HCA Foundation Scholarships Awarded
August 30, 2002
The HCA Foundation Scholarships Program is offered annually and provides educational assistance to the children of employees at HCA-affiliated facilities. Recipients are selected competitively based on academic records and persona achievements and must be enrolled at accredited colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools. This year, HCA Foundation recognized more than 570 scholarship winners with awards totaling more than $500,000.
Recycling takes on New MeaningCrossLink transports Reston Hospital Supplies to Needy April 25, 2002-Reston, Virginia-Old I.V. poles were taking up precious space, and the hospital gowns and linens were no longer usable. Although clean, some were stained or slightly torn. Reston Hospital Center Environmental Services Director Holly Grindstaff didn't have the heart to just throw them away. A little research and a phone call later, Holly was in touch with Bruce Beoffrion of CrossLink International. Yes, there are people who need the supplies. Could he take a look and, if the supplies look good, bring a truck to pick them up at Reston Hospital? Absolutely, said Holly. And that was the genesis of Reston Hospital Center's relationship with CrossLink International. As its name suggests, the organization serves as a "link" between resources and needs. Based in Falls Church, this non-profit, non-denominational organization receives donated medical supplies, equipment and medicines from hospitals, physician offices, hospice families, pharmaceutical companies, and medical and surgical supply companies. Then, it turns them around to support short-term medical mission teams, mission hospitals and clinics, Christian ministries, free clinics in Northern Virginia and abroad, and other humanitarian aid organizations. CrossLink has sent supplies to 80 countries since it started in 1986, says Bruce, the organization's operations manager. "We have provided $17 million worth of goods to those in need around the world." The organization customizes supply and pharmaceuticals requests and finds the most cost-effective means to ship the goods. Last year, CrossLink's four paid staff members and 100-125 volunteers completed 276 projects valued at over $3.4 million. Volunteers sort and inventory supplies and customize each project request in a 5,500 square foot warehouse. "We serve as a conduit," explains Bruce. "When a request comes in, we try to fill it." Sometimes, not every request can be met. "I keep a special request file. "Bruce notes. "Right now I have a need for a mammography machine." The Virginia Board of Pharmacy licenses CrossLink International as a warehouser and distributor of pharmaceuticals, which allows the organization to accept and distribute overstocks from pharmaceutical companies and doctors' offices. CrossLink also provides eyeglasses through its association with Lions International. Last year, CrossLink sent goods to many countries, including Afghanistan, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Venezuela, as well as Haiti and Honduras--countries trying to rebuild following destructive hurricanes. "We take a lot of pride in the healthcare we provide here in our area," says Holly. "I think we can feel just as good about how we're helping people overseas." On the Fast Track to a New CareerApril 25, 2002-Reston, Virginia-How real is healthcare's shortage of qualified staff? Check any major newspaper, and you find entire sections devoted to healthcare employment. To whittle away at the gap, hospitals are developing creative ways to grow their own professionals—and that has translated into career opportunities for three Reston Hospital Center employees. Michael Black, a pharmacy tech, Frank Adjei, a dietary aide, and Johnny Baidoo, a resource tech, are enrolled in Reston Hospital's Fast Track Surgical Technologist Program. This 16-week program provides participants with an education that would otherwise take two years to complete in a traditional setting. Reston Hospital not only pays for the employees' education, but also pays their salary while they attend school full-time. A cooperative effort between Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and a consortium of local hospitals, the Fast Track program provides employees with previous medical experience the opportunity to advance their healthcare career without having to forfeit their income and pay out-of -pocket to further their education. "It's not only a great deal for the employees, but a great deal for the hospital," says Sandi Albom, RN, assistant director of Perioperative Services. "We have three folks who are committed to healthcare and to Reston Hospital, and we're able to give them this opportunity to stretch." The men enrolled in full-time classes at NOVA in January, attending clinicals with a preceptor several days each week. After just sixteen weeks, they will have completed their core classroom curriculum—21 of 36 credits—and will be ready to begin orientation in the operating room in May. In one year, these employees will be ready to take call. Meanwhile, they have 18 months to complete the entire program, including those remaining elective class credits (paid through the hospital's regular tuition reimbursement program). Once the electives are complete, the employees will be prepared to sit for their Surgical Technologist certification. In return for the educational opportunity, the students agree to a two-year commitment with Reston Hospital. Michael Black has worked for Reston Hospital for nearly six years in several roles. Now, his future is coming into focus. "This is helping me decide between pharmacy school and medical school," he says. Since 1999, Frank Adjei has been a part of the Food and Nutrition staff. Frank was working on his prerequisites for nursing school when his supervisor, MacCauley Reed, told him about the Surgical Technologist program. Frank attributes this opportunity to God's intervention. "I was looking for something more clinical," he says, "and this came up." "Things are going well," he confirms with a grin. Johnny, who has been with Reston Hospital for more than 10 years, also was looking for just such a break. "I'm happy this opportunity came and that I was chosen to be part of it," Johnny says. "It has been everything I've hoped for." By all accounts, it is everything all parties involved sought to gain. "This is a way that industry and educational institutions are partnering to meet the needs of the community," says Sandi. "It benefits everybody."
Reston Hospital Center Recognizes Two for Humanitarian ContributionEligible for national award March 20, 2002—Reston, Virginia—LuAnn Koetter of Ashburn and Erin Voss of Herndon recently were awarded Reston Hospital Center's 2001 Frist Humanitarian Awards as Employee and Volunteer of the Year, respectively. This honor places the name of the recipients in nomination for the nationwide 2001 Frist Humanitarian Award, the highest honor an employee or volunteer can earn within HCA, the parent company of Reston Hospital Center. The Frist Humanitarian Awards were created to recognize one employee and one volunteer at each HCA facility who demonstrates extraordinary concern for the welfare and happiness of patients and their community. The awards are given annually in recognition of the humanitarian spirit and philanthropic work of the late Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Sr., a founder of Hospital Corporation of America, the predecessor company of HCA. National winners will be honored later this spring at a reception at the company's Nashville, Tennessee, headquarters. Erin Voss joined Reston Hospital Center as a volunteer in 1999. She works in the Reston Hospital Center Gift Shop two evenings each week. Her two nominations note that Ms. Voss displays true care and concern for her customers, and does so in a bright, caring way. She is known for her willingness to serve extra time when the need arises. Ms. Voss is also involved in community service, donating food for LINK, toys and clothing for the Embry Rucker Homeless Shelter, and gifts for Reston Interfaith Christmas Shop. She also is active in her church. LuAnn Koetter, who serves as a Human Resources Generalist, has been with Reston Hospital Center for 11 years. This year Ms. Koetter received three nominations for the Dr. Frist Humanitarian Award. She has been described as a "can-do person who makes it her business to know as much about her profession as possible so that she can share this knowledge with Reston Hospital employees, managers and administrators." In addition, Ms. Koetter is known for her compassionate nature, and in 1997, received the Columbia Caregiver Award. Ms. Koetter contributes her time and talent to hospital and community-focused efforts, including the annual United Way campaign and the Herndon Festival. In addition, she sings in the choir and participates in the mission and activities of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Ashburn. "Reston Hospital Center and HCA are committed to delivering quality patient care. We are extremely proud to recognize LuAnn Koetter and Erin Voss for their efforts on behalf of our patients and our community," said William A. Adams, president and chief executive officer for Reston Hospital Center. "Their exemplary work and compassion set a high standard for healthcare professionals. We're proud to have LuAnn and Erin as part of our family. "LuAnn Koetter and Erin Voss give tirelessly of themselves to enrich the lives of others," says Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Jr. "Their energy and commitment serve as a model for the values my father stood for and the type of culture he fostered in our company."
RHC Honored with Diversity AwardJanuary 21, 2002-Reston, Virginia--Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Reston Hospital Center President and CEO Bill Adams accepted the 2002 Diversity Award on behalf of Reston Hospital Center. The honor was presented by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration Planning Committee, and the Reston Community Center. Reston Hospital Center received the award in honor of the events held at enhance and celebrate diversity in the workforce and the community. These include training programs through the educational department, National Hospital Week and Nurses Week ads and posters, multi-lingual patient education brochures and information sheets, and much more. "We're very pleased to be selected for this honor," says Bill Adams. "Reston Hospital Center is an organization that rich in diversity-a trait we share with the community we serve. " Other local businesses honored at the event include Raytheon and the Hyatt Regency Reston.
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August 30, 2002—Reston, Virginia—Fifteen college freshmen are beginning their college educations and taking steps toward healthcare careers with the support of scholarships by Reston Hospital Center.
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