Saint Margaret Mercy names February GEMs

February 8, 2006

HAMMOND/DYER—Crown Point resident Ed Kolisz, PC Support in Data Processing, is Saint Margaret Mercy's February GEM (Going the Extra Mile) at the Hammond campus. He performs his job promptly and completely with kindness, respect and utmost consideration. He demonstrates loyalty and professionalism at all times, and exemplifies the hospital's Franciscan mission in his daily work. Customers have great confidence in him. He promotes a compassionate environment and always goes the extra mile.

Kolisz has been employed at Saint Margaret Mercy since November 2001.

Merrillville resident Ron Heflin, St. Francis Center, is Saint Margaret Mercy's Dyer campus GEM. He is a calm and consistent presence in the Center, supportive of residents, their parents, and his co-workers. He balances professionalism with humor and joy, in addition to being reliable, dependable and trustworthy. He is always friendly and patient, even on rough days. He is a team player. Co-workers respect and enjoy working with him.

Heflin has been employed at Saint Margaret Meryc since November 2003.

Saint Margaret Mercy's monthly GEM award is designed to show appreciation for hospital employees who consistently perform their duties while treating others with respect, dignity, fairness and compassion. Peers anonymously nominate those employees who best exemplify the mission and philosophy of the hospital.

Winners of the GEM award receive a reserved parking space for one month, a recognition pin, certificate of award and an invitation to attend an annual luncheon with the president and executive vice president of the hospital. President Tom Gryzbek states: "Many of our employees go that extra mile to provide quality care to our patients. The GEM award is one way we can recognize their efforts."

Saint Margaret Mercy's mission, "Continuing Christ's Ministry In Our Franciscan Tradition," includes our Franciscan Values of Respect for Life, Fidelity to our Mission, Compassionate Concern, Joyful Service and Christian Stewardship. Hospital employees keep the mission alive with voluntarily contributions to monthly C.A.R.E. (Courtesy, Attitude, Respect, Enthusiasm) collections and the annual Cathernine McAuley Clinic employee campaign and various mission activities throughout the year.