•St. Vincent Clay Hospital is pleased to announce that Andrea Baysinger, RN, BSN, was awarded the 2009 St. Vincent Health Professional Nursing Recognition Award. The PNRA Award is designed to honor those nurses who have achieved a high standard of practice. The award encompasses a variety of professional roles including leadership within the discipline of nursing, holistic approach to nursing, Core Values, and contributions to the community, nursing education, and/or research.
The goals of the Professional Nursing Award are to promote professional nursing practice; to award excellence in professional nursing practice; and to demonstrate the high value St. Vincent Health places on the attributes of practice performance, professional development, and leadership.
Every year, a select number of registered nurses from across the entire SVH system are nominated for the Professional Nurse Recognition Award. This year there were 31 nominees.
The winners of the awards are kept strictly confidential by the selection committee until the announcement the night of the banquet. Selection is determined by the nominee’s commitment and display of Core Values daily. This year there were two Clinical RN Awards and one Non-Clinical RN Award presented. The banquet is conducted every year to honor the professional registered nurses from all St. Vincent Health Ministries. This year, more than 450 RNs and guests attended.
Baysinger believes that the Core Values are the cornerstone by which we identify and support the work we do each day. Her peers notice this and have commented: “She has been a champion to elevate the awareness of the plight of the poor and underserved not only in our county but also the state.” Among her many activities, she chairs the Mission Team and coordinates “Renewal Days” for associates. She has most recently coordinated the Holistic Reverent Care programs for associates.
Baysinger participates in many ways in her community. Examples of her activities include the board of directors and executive committee for the YMCA, serving as vice president of the board and chair of the special events committee and ministry coordinator for the emergency response team at her church. She is responsible for the development and implementation of free six-week Diabetes Education classes. She coordinates Community Health & Wellness Fairs, participates and coordinates the “Poverty Experience” and coordinates an annual fundraiser, “The Festival of Trees.”
As clinical and community education coordinator, she is responsible for orientation of new hospital associates, Lunch & Learns, Spiritually Enriching Education and Development activity administration program and critical thinking classes. She also serves on the hospital’s diversity team and ethics committee.
Her daily display of dedication, compassion, creativity and generosity are reflective not only in the core values but inherent as to whom she is as an individual.
•Jonathan James, a Wheatland resident and 1976 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School, received Beltone retail’s top sales award for 2008 in April at Beltone’s national meeting in Baltimore.
The award was presented by Jim Cornett, director of retail stores, and Paul Giampallo, vice president of finance at Beltone, which is headquartered in Chicago.
James covers several communications centers in southern Indiana and Illinois and maintains offices in Vincennes and Jasper, as well as service centers in Washington and Robinson, Ill.
•Emily Parrott, of Lawrenceville, Ill., received a 2009 Student Leadership Award on April 21 at the University of Illinois in Champaign. On April 25 she received the Stanley R. Levy Scholarship. Parrott is a senior in community health who graduated May 16 with a bachelor’s degree in health administration. She is a 2005 graduate of Lawrenceville High School.
The awards recognize outstanding seniors who demonstrate strong interest in promoting health care. She plans to further her education in public health and complete a physician’s assistant program. Parrott is the daughter of Terre and Gregg Parrott of Lawrenceville. She is the granddaughter of Beverly Stephens of Vincennes and the late Earl “Steve” Stephens.
•HomeCare Advantage proudly announces its award for accreditation status by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. for the services of Home Medical equipment.
ACHC, a private, nonprofit corporation which is certified to ISO 9001:200 standards, was developed by home care and community based providers to help companies improve business operations and quality of patient care. Referring to the value of accreditation, ACHC President Tom Cesar indicated, “The survey process leads an organization to examine its policies and practices continually to clarify its strengths and improve its weaknesses.”
Accreditation is a voluntary activity where healthcare organizations submit to peer review of their internal policies, processes and patient care delivery against national standards. By attaining accreditation, HomeCare Advantage has demonstrated its commitment to maintain a higher level of competency and strive for excellence in its products, services and customer satisfaction.
HomeCare Advantage was founded in 2003 by principal owners Tammy and Barry Martin. HomeCare Advantage specializes in oxygen, sleep apnea products and durable medical equipment (such as beds, wheelchairs, and lift chairs) for patients to use in their home. Products are delivered to the patient’s home, and the company serves a 50-mile radius from Terre Haute, including Illinois.
For more information call (812) 234-4602, toll-free 1-866-422-4602, or visit the retail store at 185 E. McCallister Dr., or www.homecareadvantage.net.
•The 44th Annual Representative Assembly of the Indiana Retired Teachers Association meeting in Indianapolis on May 20 was attended by 300 delegates from retired teacher associations around the state. IRTA has 25,500 members and is dedicated to protecting the welfare of retired educators, perpetuating education, and providing community service. Founded in 1950, IRTA is the largest and oldest organization representing retired educators in Indiana. Delegates attending from Vigo County were Dave Fuller, Jacqueline Lower, Nina Couch-Corenflos and Lorraine Brett. IRTA President Eugene Wease presided during the morning session. Nancy M. Tolson of Indianapolis was elected as the new IRTA President.
Eight scholarship awards were given to Indiana college sophomore or junior education majors from around the state. Nina Couch-Corenflos from Vigo County, received an Outstanding Press Release Award for Area 4 and Robert Schafer received an Outstanding Volunteer Service Award.
IRTA members donated more than 1 million hours of community volunteer service for the fifth year in a row. The Vigo County Retired Teachers Association reported 26,000 hours.
Lily Lui, AARP brand communications manager, was the keynote speaker.
Business
Newsmakers: June 1, 2009
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Vectren receives best-in-class safety award
At its annual Operations Conference in San Francisco, Calif., the American Gas Association recognized Vectren as one of only 18 energy delivery companies in the U.S. that achieved outstanding records for employee safety in 2011.
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Program to retrain 99,000 unemployed veterans
Unemployed veterans between the ages of 35 and 60 can now apply for new benefits to cover education costs for up to one year through a joint U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Labor program that focuses on retraining 99,000 veterans for high-demand jobs.
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Sycamore Terrace reaches 98 percent occupancy
Sycamore Terrace Apartments, a Watermark Residential multifamily community in Terre Haute, has achieved 98 percent occupancy.
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EYE ON THE PIE: What if the poor can’t get to their jobs, the sick to doctors?
What do you care if the Hammond buses stop running?
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Retirement party
A surprise retirement party for Daniel Wunderlich, chemistry teacher at Terre Haute South Vigo. is planned from 1 to 4 p.m. June 9 at the South cafeteria.
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BRIEFLY: May 27, 2012
A number of state parks across Indiana have immediate seasonal needs that they are struggling to fill.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Serving wounded warriors, survivors of fallen
It’s an American tradition to pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces each Memorial Day — especially honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.
- RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: May 21, 2012
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EYE ON THE PIE: Use to be close tie between output, employment
Crusty Crawford joined our lunch table with a pronouncement. “We’ve always assumed a close tie between output and employment,” he said. No one responded.
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Employer opinions sought on students
A joint venture between Ready Indiana and the Indiana Department of Education is seeking employer input that will impact how Hoosier high school students are equipped for the workforce.
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Carlisle prison marks 20th anniversary
2012 marks the 20th year of service for the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, going on line with its first offenders Dec. 10, 1992.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Why young workers should care about Social Security
Summer will be here before we know it.
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BUSINESS CENTS: Does your staff understand pricing?
Many companies feel as though their staff will follow instructions and implement price strategies as instructed.
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Valley Child Development Center receives grant
Valley Child Development Center has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Terre Haute Day Nursery Foundation through the Wabash Valley Community Foundation.
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Exec offers advice on becoming startup entrepreneur
Sam Clemens, chief product officer of Cambridge, Mass., startup company Insight Squared, gave Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students insight on how to develop a startup business.
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Newsmakers: May 20, 2012
Leland Phipps, family practice physician at Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center, has been re-elected to membership with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Alumna to serve as VP for Rose-Hulman Ventures
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology alumna Elizabeth M. Hagerman is returning to her alma mater to serve as vice president for Rose-Hulman Ventures, the institute’s successful innovation space that has spawned careers and entrepreneurial enterprises throughout Indiana.
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Summer Sidewalk Sale set
Marshall Main Street’s Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale is planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 9.
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Oil drops to lowest level in 6 months
The price of oil dropped to a six-month low Tuesday on concern that economic uncertainty in Europe could hurt demand for crude.
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Adidas initiative: ISU students develop business improvement process at facility
As Indiana State University students cruised Interstate 70 on Friday afternoons from Terre Haute to Indianapolis, they were looking forward to reaching their destination.
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BUSINESS BRIEFLY: May 13, 2012
An evening of networking and education for Clark, Crawford and Edgar counties regarding branding, marketing and tourism development opportunities is planned for 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the Heath Museum on the square in downtown Robinson.
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Wendy’s partners with Riley Hospital
For just $2, customers at participating Wendy’s restaurants in the Evansville/Terre Haute area can get free Jr. Frosty desserts through Dec. 31 while supporting Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health.
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Marshall Chamber to stage annual golf outing
The Marshall (Ill.) Chamber of Commerce invites golfers to its annual golf outing scheduled for June 8 at the Marshall Golf Course.
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ON THE MOVE: May 13, 2012
McKenze Rogers has joined Williams Randall as an account supervisor.
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Seminar teaches seniors to fight fraud
The Federal Trade Commission estimates that 25 million Americans are victims of consumer fraud each year.
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EYE ON THE PIE: Economic tools for consumers, workers, business owners, officials
My friend is a carpenter. He has two heavy boxes of tools and several other containers with stuff.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Potential Medicare savings for mom
Given the current economic climate, buying a nice gift for Mother’s Day may be more difficult than in years past.
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‘Best Places to Work’ honored at banquet
Companies raising the bar with their workplace practices were recognized on May 3 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
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NEWSMAKERS: May 13, 2012
Susi Willis, CPA and partner in Larsson Woodyard & Henson, LLP, was recently presented with the Distinguished Service Award by the Indiana CPA Society at its annual CPA Celebration at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Rail Road wins Family-Friendly Award
The Indiana Rail Road Co. has won the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce’s “Family-Friendly Business Award” for 2012 based on the company’s highly successful employee wellness program.
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