The Med/Surg Department at Mena Regional Health System was recently named the iCARE Star Department of the Quarter. As the recipient of this award, the department received a traveling trophy, an iCARE plaque to be displayed on the iCARE Wall of Fame, and a pizza party.
Pictured from left: Chandler Cox, HR Director; Karey Don Kesterson, CFO; Jared Standridge, LPN; Summer Barrett, RN; Rick Billingsley, CNO; Lisa Wood, Med/ Surg, ICU Director; and Maranda Dees, LPN.
Mena Regional Health System recently named Jared Standridge, LPN currently pursuing his RN degree, as the iCARE Star Employee of the Quarter. Numerous nominations were submitted on Jared’s behalf. As the recipient of this honor, Jared received a paid day off, a personal plaque, and his name on the iCARE Star Employee of the Quarter progressive plaque displayed on the iCARE Wall of Fame.
Pictured from left: Chandler Cox, HR Director; Karey Don Kesterson, CFO; Rick Billingsley, CNO; Jared Standridge, iCARE recipient; and Lisa Wood, Med/Surg, ICU Director.
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