St. Joseph Healthcare

In June, Steven Spetnagel, the executor of the Webber estate and John Marshall Webber’s nephew, visited St. Joe’s to see how John Marshall Webber’s donation is being used to support care delivery across our organization. During his visit, Steven met with leadership to hear how the generous donation has already impacted St. Joe’s. He was even able to tour the operating room to see "PI the Robot," the Da Vinci surgical robot, and visit the new installation of art created by the late John Webber himself and dedication, now located in our first-floor lobby.

Congratulations Anita Derphilibossian recipient of the DAISY Award at St. Joseph Healthcare! 🌼 The Daisy Award is an internationally recognized honor given to extraordinary nurses who make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Anita was nominated by a patient. The patient shared, "Anita was able to navigate and help me through my changing elements of sepsis. She demonstrated: 1. The skill to quickly perceive what was going on and then implement corrective actions in a demanding and dynamic situation. 2. The ability to clearly communicate what was happening to put me at ease and help me understand. 3. Intelligence and care. She puts the patient at a high priority. A small example: I told her I was having a faraway feeling. She verified that I had low blood sugar and gave me a corrective drip. In 20-30 minutes, I was back to normal! The list could go on for pages, but I think she is a ‘superwoman’ of nurses and a precious asset to your hospital." If you want to nominate a St. Joe's nurse for The DAISY Award, fill out a nomination form in person, by mail, or online. Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/eQgk7U-g

Our physicians Theodore James, MD, MSc, and Michael Sighinolfi, MD, published an article with Marek Skacel about their findings of a rare parasitic infection during a routine colonoscopy. “The colonoscopy demonstrated normal-appearing mucosa throughout the colon and terminal ileum, with 3 polyps removed from the hepatic flexure and descending colon (Figure A). The colonic mucosa was normal (Figure B); biopsies were obtained throughout the colon to evaluate for microscopic colitis.” To read this article visit https://lnkd.in/d-uQuzbm

We are proud to announce that our inaugural Super Squad Award, an honor presented twice a year to a department or team that goes above and beyond at St. Joe's, has been awarded to another deserving team. Earlier this week, you saw that our Medical Imaging Departments received this award. We are equally thrilled to recognize our small but mighty Marketing & Communications team as co-winners! Thank you three for all you do. You've already made such an impact at St. Joe's.

Please join us as we welcome, Mark Hankinson, PT, MBA, FACHE, our Assistant Vice President of Operations. Mark began his career as an inpatient Physical Therapist in Boston, gaining valuable experience and insight into patient needs and healthcare operations. Prior to joining us, he served as Chief Operations Officer at Bucksport Regional Health Center, and has held previous roles in leadership at community hospitals, demonstrating exceptional leadership and operational expertise. Mark is deeply committed to his community, loves pets, enjoys running, hiking, and is a big Disney fan. Welcome to St. Joe’s Mark!

We are proud to announce the winners of our inaugural Super Squad Award, an honor that will be given twice a year to a department or team that goes above and beyond at St. Joe's. The first recipient of this award in 2024 is the Medical Imaging Departments. Congratulations everyone! Thank you for your commitment to St. Joe's. Your dedication and hard work have made a significant impact on our community.

Each year Maine Public Health Association, recognizes excellence in public health by awarding organizations and individuals who make a difference in Maine. This year we are proud to share that Mary Prybylo, RN, MSN, FACHE, President of St. Joseph Healthcare has been named the Phebe Conrey King Access to Healthcare Award recipient! The Phebe Conrey King Access to Healthcare Award honors individuals who have significantly contributed to enhancing healthcare access in Maine. Recipients have shown exceptional leadership in advocating for increased healthcare availability for all Maine residents. They have made notable strides in addressing the needs of the uninsured and medically underserved populations. Thank you MPHA and congratulations Mary! Kudos to all the 2024 award recipients -- view the full list here: https://lnkd.in/e_rYF-fp

“It was a pleasure to care for John over many years. I feel lucky to have gotten to know him so well as a person and patient. I was always impressed by John’s ability to maintain his sense of humor no matter what he faced medically.” - David Koffman Learn more about how John Marshall Webber’s Generous Bequest is making a difference in 2023. https://lnkd.in/gc9vXAhf

📢 We have an exciting opportunity available at St. Joe’s. Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Manager in our Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU)! Under the guidance of the VP of Patient Care Services and direct supervision by the Clinical Director, you'll play a vital role in ensuring top-notch clinical services round-the-clock. Qualifications include: ✅ Bachelor of Science in Nursing / Masters (preferred) ✅ 3 years minimum of nursing management experience ✅Active State of Maine RN License 💡 As a Clinical Nurse Manager, you'll be instrumental in enhancing key performance metrics such as patient satisfaction, employee engagement, patient outcomes, and staff retention. Interested? Apply today at https://lnkd.in/gHeEwe2P

We're Hiring! 🚨 St. Joe's is looking for dedicated Medical Assistants to join our team. Responsibilities include greeting and assisting patients and families courteously, supporting administrative tasks, and ensuring patients are prepared for appointments according to practice standards. If you're passionate about patient care and want to make a difference, apply today! 💼✨ https://lnkd.in/e63uRK5v