on Friday, September 6, 2024 in Employees, BEE Award Winner by CVPH

Demonstrating Compassion in Many Forms

Nikki Catlin Honored with BEE Award

A meal shared together fills the soul as much as the stomach, and that’s exactly what Nikki Catlin enjoyed with one of her patients. The kindness and care she provided to a 92-year-old man in need is why she was honored this week with the BEE (Beyond Exceptional Everyday) Award. Catlin was recognized during a surprise ceremony with her colleagues at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). She was nominated by Nicole Reil, RN, one of h [...]

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on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Employees, BEE Award Winner by CVPH

Honoring Extraordinary Teamwork

Vincent Ludewig Presented BEE Award

Whether it’s a broken arm, undergoing a procedure, battling cancer or recovering from an illness, patients rely on the Inpatient Pharmacy at The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) to get the medications they need to feel better. Teamwork is critical in filling the many prescription orders that come in throughout the day, and that is why Clinical Pharmacist Vincent Ludewig, RPh has been named the hospital’s newest BEE (Beyond Excep [...]

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on Monday, March 18, 2024 in Cancer, Employees, BEE Award Winner by CVPH

A Calming Voice for Cancer Patients

Amy Keith Honored With BEE Award

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a scary time for our patients. The emotions are overwhelming, on top of the many appointments that need to be scheduled. Often, a calming voice can make a powerful difference for these folks as they begin navigating their way through treatment. Calmness and compassion are what Amy Keith, the office coordinator for Medical Oncology at The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) FitzPatrick Cancer Center (FCC) [...]

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on Monday, December 11, 2023 in Employees, BEE Award Winner by CVPH

Making a Difference for our Diabetes Patients

Laura Crossman Honored With BEE Award

When something needs to get done in the Endocrinology practice at The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), you can bank on Medical Assistant Laura Crossman likely being involved in some way. Co-workers describe her as incredibly versatile and ready to jump in at a moment’s notice, and that is why she is the hospital’s newest recipient of the BEE Award. Catherine “Franke” LaPier, BSN, RN, CDCES, a Certified Diabetes Educator [...]

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on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in Employees, BEE Award Winner by CVPH

Going Above and Beyond for Patient and Employee Safety

Mark Silver Awarded CVPH's Inaugural BEE Award

Sometimes, people just need to be heard. Fulfilling that basic desire, a moment of connection for a patient or visitor, is what motivates many of those providing care at The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) every single day. And that’s one of the things making Mark Silver, a Security Guard at CVPH since 2017, stand out as the hospital’s first BEE Award honoree. The BEE (Beyond Exceptional Everyday) Award provides meaningful recogn [...]

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