Caring Champions 2024 HDT

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Caring Champions

A CELEBRATION OF OUR LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

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And a hugeThankYou to our readers who nominated the following Caring Champions! Sharing their compassion and commitment with our community.

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Richelle Pawloski Meadow lane

Going above and beyond for the residents

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Ashleigh Martin Thumb Area Psychological Services Ashleigh works with clients in a thoughtful and caring way, and is always willing to take the time necessary to meet client needs.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Deneen Gudenau

Stacey Bliss

Thumb Area

Thumb Area

Psychological Services

Psychological Services

Deneen is filled with passion for the field of social work. She advocates for clients and is a knowledgeable link for

Stacey approaches therapy in a comfortable and unintimidating way, making clients feel cared for and comfortable.

community resources.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Paul Szpunar

Katie Geiger

Thumb Area

Thumb Area

Psychological Services

Psychological Services

Paul’s clients love him, he

Katie is a caring and

is highly specialized in a

compassionate therapist

number of treatments!

who works hard to meet her clients’ needs.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Becky Prout

Rebecca Rockwell

Thumb Area

Turning Point Autism Clinic

Psychological Services Becky has a passion for

Becca is amazing and such a fun, caring ABA therapist!

learning and serving for the benefit of the whole community!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Sydney MacAlpine

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Lyndsey Bolzman

Turning Point, Thumb Area

Turning Point Autism Clinic

Psychological Services

Lyndsey is the sweetest

Sydney is amazing at

most compassionate

helping children grown and learn! She always goes the extra mile to make sure the kids she works with have the best care and most love.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Andrea Guza

Turning Point, Thumb Area Psychological Services Andrea took over being the Clinical Assistant of the entire agency at 8 months pregnant because she wanted to help! She has been a BCBA for over 5 years helping so many children with Autism learn with the biggest most compassionate heart!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

BCBA. She helps so many children with autism have a safe, caring place to learn with a passionate, friendly professional.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Julie Kolacz Caro Psychiatric hospital Orchard Laboratories Julie has a continued drive to make each and every patient feel like they are the only one getting there blood drawn. Her dedication is beyond anything ever.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Mary L. Jurges

Jennifer Smith

Hills and Dales Hospital of

Hills and Dale

Cass City

Family Practice

Mary is an amazing and hardworking woman who will do anything for anyone!

The dedication she has to her work and to her patients.

The one person anyone can go to and ask questions and she will get them an answer.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Lauren Freesland

Nathan Carr

Family Healthcare

Courtney Manor - Bad Axe

of Cass City

Very compassionate with

Super helpful and

residents & family & very

loves her patients

skilled in his professions

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Cheyenne Rathje

Cheyenne is a Travel Nurse working with One Staff Medical.

Cheyenne works tirelessly for the ones she loves. She truly has a passion for taking care of people. She has taken care of countless patients in home, in hospital and in the nursing home. She works hard and makes sure her paitents get the upmost care. She takes the time to get to know her paitents and caters to

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Jenny Smith Family Healthcare of Cass City She goes above and beyond. Always looking out for her patients and a great team player!

their needs. She has a positive attitude and brings her smile with her to work.

Cheyenne deserves to be recognized.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Lauren Freesland

Jessica Iden

Family Health Care

Courtney Manor

of Cass City Very kind to patients

Goes the extra mile for everyone from residents to staff.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Nathan Carr

Stephanie Goodall

Courtney Manor

Courtney Manor

Nathan absolutely loves his residents. He takes time with them and gets to know them personally.

Has has learned to speaks different languages just to communicate with them better! He is the absolute best CNA there is!

Very caring towards the

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Kayleigh Champagne Huron County

Medical Care Facility The GREATEST CNA! She puts so much Love,

patients she takes care of.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Rachael Burkhard CMA Port Hope Medical Clinic Caring, hard working, always goes the extra mile

Compassion and Pride into her job. Truly a blessing to the profession, and the residents she loves as her own family.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Heather Kowaleski Harbor Beach Community Hospital

She is the most caring, smart and empathetic nurse I know. She goes above and beyond for the patient and always makes sure they are receiving the best care. She advocates for each patient like they were her family with such compassion.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Danielle Hanson

Turning Point, Thumb Area Psychological Services Danielle is an all around amazing, passionate BCBA! No matter what she does, she does it with all her heart and energy. She has cared for individuals with autism for more than five years with compassion and enthusiasm. We love Danielle!!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Kathy Mroz Thumb Area

Psychological Services A leader with a heart and a therapist with warmth, Kathy sees the best in everyone and works tirelessly to serve her patients and employees.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Brenda Kretzschmer Scheurer Primary Care - Sebewaing Brenda is a great listener, is very thorough, and has a wonderful personality.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

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Chelsea Holdwick

Bailee Ross

Thumb Area Psychological

Turning Point, Thumb Area

Services

Psychological Services

Chelsea is gifted in her

Bailee radiates kindness wherever she goes!

She cares for her little clients with warmth and compassion and always goes the extra mile to give them her all!

ability to work with young children. She is kind and compassionate.

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Congratulations to one of our Nominated Caring Champions!

Stacy Hiller

Jon Williams

McLaren Hospital In Bad axe

Huron County Medical Care Facility

She puts in long hours of work, puts in a lot of pride, time and cares a lot about her patients and loves helping people. I could go on and on about her hard work and dedication!

Jon truly loves those he takes care of. Not only is he great at what he does, but he enjoys it and you can tell that his residents just love him because wherever he goes he leaves smiles and laughter not that far behind.

Darcy Schlund-Tenbusch

Jessica Hatch

Hills and Dales Thumb Pediatrics

By far the best in my book (and MANY other families). She takes the time with every kiddo and family, to give the best care. She’s kind and thoughtful and reassuring. I wish she treated adults lol. We love her to pieces!

McLaren Hospital Bad Axe Your dedication to patient care is outstanding. Thank you for being a pillar of strength and knowledge in the medical community

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Marie Havercamp NP

Kaylee Briolat

Your skill and kindness set you apart. Thank you for delivering outstanding medical care with such grace and dedication

Appreciating your exceptional work as a healthcare provider. Your ability to heal and comfort is truly inspiring!

Nikki Glaza

Mary Jo Lovejoy

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to healthcare excellence. Your expertise and caring nature make a world of difference!

Mary Jo has been a very caring nurse for nearly 45 years , and her nieces are equally as caring .

Dr. Komosara

Dr Laurey Hanselman

The man doesn’t get enough recognition he works tirelessly to give the best care to everyone who comes into the emergency room. He’s kind and thoughtful to staff members as well. He is extreamly knowledgeable and a great physician.

Highly knowledgeable with a caring demeanor, employing a holistic approach to medicine.

Kim Yageman-Walters

Cathy Knoblock

She is passionate about her role in the healthcare field. All the patients that Kim serves have a special place in her heart!

The best RN, team player, excellent nurse, caring, compassionate, very intelligent, always available when needed—she is above and beyond, truly one of the BEST!

Cass City Family Practice

Hills and Dale’s

Hills and Dales ER Physician

Occupational Therapist

Hills and Dale’s

McLaren Thumb Region

Scheurer in Pigeon

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Erika Faber FNP

Scheurer Primary Care BA.

She is the best, she truly does care about each and every one of her patients, she is gentle, kind and very observant. She will go that extra mile to get her patients what they need.

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