OGDENSBURG -- Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center recognized nearly 40 employees during various weeks in October that they dedicate to specific departments and positions.

They honored eight of physician assistants during what CHMC calls “National Physician Assistant Week,” Oct. 6 to 12. They recognized physician assistants David Adams, Scott Beeles, Josh Caruso, Gabrielle Condict, Maggie Ecker, Riane Dodge, Alesha Pedersen and Anuja Thatte. “Educated and trained as medical generalists, they practice in every setting and specialty, with the goal of providing each patient with the best care possible. 2017 marks the 50 year anniversary of the profession,” CHMC said in a press statement.

For the American Case Management Association’s (AMCA) “National Case Management Week,” Oct. 8 to 14, CHMC recognized case management staff Michael Beldock, Jennifer Wright, Amber LaShomb, Amber Greer, Bonnie Gardner, Shaunah Prashaw and Catherine Field.

“This week is an opportunity to recognize the dedication, compassion, and quality patient care outcomes achieved by case managers across the healthcare continuum. This year’s theme is ‘Case Management: Exceptional People. Exceptional Care.’ At Claxton-Hepburn, case managers provide collaborative clinical assessment, care coordination, patient education, counseling, case monitoring/clinical pathway management, discharge planning, resource management, and patient advocacy,” a news release from CHMC said.

During what the American Society for Healthcare Engineering calls “National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week,” Oct. 22 to 28, CHMC is recognizing staff members Marty Compeau, Roy Bice, Mike Wheeler, Mark Morrow, Tim Sell, Joni Harradine, Bill Nelson, Randy Brossoit, Kevin Palmer, Marvin Garvey and RJ Carroll.

“At Claxton-Hepburn we recognize the significant role that engineers and facilities management staff play and consider them a part of your healthcare team. They work diligently to keep our facility operational, safe, and efficient. Because of all they do, there is power, running water, and a clean, comfortable, and safe healing environment for our patients,” a news release from CHMC said.

For what they call “Emergency Nurses Week,” Oct. 8 to 14, CHMC recognized emergency department staff Wendy Miller, Sarah Gordinier, Farah Gilmour, Julie Sciorra, Bridget Koban, Kim Gillman, Dr. Todd Howland, Jolene Laseige and Genevieve Ramsay.

“This year’s Emergency Nurses Week theme focuses on the unique traits of emergency nurses possess including a broad range of knowledge, resourcefulness, and selfless willingness to stand on the front lines of emergency care. Emergency room nurses face more stress and pressure than most medical professionals. Our entire facility recognizes how hard they work to treat patients and save lives,” CHMC said in a news release.

During Oct. 8 to 14, which CHMC is also calling “Central Sterile Processing Week,” the hospital is recognizing central sterile staff members Kathy O’Marah, Michelle Horton and Lisa Chateau.

“With their tireless dedication, our patients can count on clean and sterile instruments delivered consistently on time. Due to their ongoing due diligence and dependable equipment process monitoring, surgeries are performed without delay. Their unwavering adherence to industry standards, best practices, and policies and procedures, patient safety is never sacrificed. We thank the dedicated specialists that fill our Central Sterile department and make a difference in our patient care,” a news release from CHMC said.