Portland, Maine (July 18, 2011) -Ryan Bridges, a Radiology Technologist at Mercy Hospital, has been nominated for the Maine Hospital Association’s annual Caregiver of the Year Award. This statewide award honors a caregiver from an MHA-member institution who on a daily basis demonstrates extraordinary commitment to the delivery of care to patients and their families.
“Each hospital CEO was allowed only one nominee, so being nominated is truly an honor,” said MHA President Steven Michaud. “We wanted to honor those on the front lines of care at Maine’s hospitals and for these nominees, health care isn’t just a job, it’s a calling.”
Ryan Bridges
Bridges was nominated for his constant drive for quality improvement, compassion with all patients, and his focus on sharing his knowledge with others. “With his infectious optimism, constant smile and sophisticated ability to meet patient needs, Ryan is seen as an example for others in his field of work,” said Susan Rouillard, Director of Development for Mercy Health System of Maine.
Ryan Bridges is a 2008 graduate of the Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic Technology and has professional certification from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists.
The 2011 award winner is Betty Walker, director of volunteer services, at Cary Medical Center in Caribou, Maine. The award was announced at MHA’s annual Summer Forum on Wednesday, June, 22, at the Samoset in Rockport.
About The Caregiver of the Year Award
The Caregiver of the Year Award is chosen by evaluating nominations received based upon patient comments and peer recommendations throughout the organization. The recipient must exemplify extraordinary commitment to patients on a daily basis; show compassion, empathy and respect in the delivery of care to patients and their families; acknowledge and meet the unique physical, emotional and practical needs of patients and their families and; promote an environment of cooperation and collaboration in which the expertise and experience of all health care professionals are available to patients.
About Mercy Health System of Maine
Mercy Health System of Maine includes Mercy Hospital, Gary’s House, McAuley Residence, Mercy Recovery Center, and VNA Home Health & Hospice. Together, our campuses throughout southern Maine offer a broad range of medical and surgical services, as well as primary and specialty care to provide a continuum of care for our patients. For more information on Mercy, please call (207) 879-3486.
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