Each December, we recognize the dedication of our volunteers with a holiday party and awards ceremony. Though the festivities had to be hosted online this year, the event was nonetheless a heart-warming reminder of just how incredible our volunteers are. A definite plus side of holding a virtual event was that we were joined by volunteers across the country! The launch of our telehealth services means that interpreters can volunteer from anywhere they call home. We’re so excited and grateful for the ability to expand our volunteer community.
Our award-winners beautifully expressed the impact that volunteering at CommunityHealth has on the lives of not only our patients, but volunteers themselves. The full event is available to view via our Youtube channel, or if you’d like to skip to a particular award, feel free to follow the links below.
Once again, on behalf of CommunityHealth staff and more importantly CommunityHealth patients, I want to extend a huge thank you to our entire volunteer team. We would not be here without you.
Clinic Volunteer of the Year – Polish Interpreter
Sylwia Balata
Clinic Volunteer of the Year – Spanish Interpreter
Eric Miranda
Clinic Volunteer of the Year – Triage
Dan Sloboda
Clinic Volunteer of the Year – Lab
Terros Dilworth
Dental Volunteer of the Year
Ella West-Pelak
Fundraiser of the Year
Northwestern IT
Health Education Volunteer of the Year
Sergio Gonzalez
Medical Student Volunteer of the Year
Gabriela Betancourt
Pharmacy Volunteer of the Year
Laura Licari
Preceptor of the Year
Dr. Ema Dzaka-Dizdarevic
Volunteer Primary Care Provider of the Year
Amy Milroy, NP
Resident Physician of the Year
Dr. Rebecca Fitzpatrick
Volunteer Specialist of the Year
Dr. Eileen Murphy
Ilene Goodman Award
Mary Bianchi Harrington, NP