St. Lawrence Health System has honored three Canton-Potsdam Hospital employees of the quarter. Beth Woods, LPN Nova Hogle, RN, and Michael Pinard, RN, were nominated by their peers to receive this honor.

Beth Woods, LPN, joined CPH in August, 2014 as a full-time employee. Currently Ms. Woods is a full-time LPN in the Pulmonology Department. Her colleagues and supervisor consider her a strong team player, who goes above and beyond to help both patients and co-workers.

Nova Hogle, RN, began working at CPH in July, 1996 and is currently working with infusion patients. Mrs. Hogle has worked in Ambulatory Surgery, Detox, and Oncology. Her colleagues said this about her, “She treats every staff member with respect and kindness, always thanking colleagues for their help.” Patients’ comments include, “Her sense of compassion and professionalism is outstanding. She goes beyond her duties to answer questions and explains everything. Truly a star.”

Michael Pinard, RN, began working at CPH in May, 1994, on Medical Surgical Floors 2 and 3, and the Intensive Care Unit, joining the Emergency Department in 1998, where he currently works. He is commended by his patients for taking the time to make sure that they are comfortable, and goes above and beyond to ensure that their needs are met.

Each nonoree was given a dish garden, chamber gift certificates, CPH gift shop gift certificates, a memento pin, and a designated parking space for the next three months.