Nicky Boyette – Vicki Andert, head of nursing at Eureka Springs Hospital, announced that Catherine Pappas was named as the 2015 Employee of the Year for Allegiance Health Care. Pappas serves as the community liaison for ESH.
Pappas commented it is her task to educate and inform the community about the services at ESH. She also will follow along with patients who have been released to further care before they can go home, to ensure they get the services they need. In addition, Pappas is the clinic director for the ESH Family Clinic at the Eastgate Center.
“I am humbled to receive an award for doing something I really love to do,” she said, “and what makes it complete is everyone at the hospital. This award represents Eureka Springs Hospital.”
Andert also mentioned Pappas is the third ESH employee in a row to win the award. Andert was honored in 2014 and administrative assistant Jodi Smith received it for 2013.
Andert explained the Allegiance corporate office sends out nomination forms to all of its 32 facilities in five states, and facilities might send back multiple nominees. The corporate office picks the winner.
Vicki Andert, head of nursing, presents Catherine Pappas, ESH community liaison, with Employee of the Year Award.