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 Spotlight on Values - Meet the Winners
 
 Thank you for your nominations! Please keep nominating employees, physicians and volunteers who you feel are a great example of our values. Each month we take the nominations received and a nomination committee selects one person for each of the values.
 Meet the Monthly Spotlight Winners:
  
 
 The winner for COMPASSION is:  Sarah Dunleavy.
 "Sarah Dunleavy of Denver, pharmacy, was recognized for the value of compassion. A recent customer at Center Pharmacy brought in a prescription to Sarah. When she rang up the order, it totaled $130. Sarah made a phone call to the prescriber to check into a lower-cost alternative. Instead of simply filling the prescription, she inquired to offer the customer options. Saving $100, the customer was nearly in tears saying, "This is why I come here, because I know you care about us.""
 
 The winner for ENTHUSIASM is:  Don King.
 "Don King, a volunteer, was recognized for the value of enthusiasm. Don assisted a patient to her car after her exam. His nominator commented, "Don had just put away the courtesy cart, but happily got it back out to transport our patient. She was so grateful for this service.""
 
 The winner for EXCELLENCE is:  Lacey Tieskoetter.
 "Lacey Tieskoetter of Westgate, administration, was recognized for the value of excellence. Lacey has taken on active roles in the development of new processes and events. "Lacey continually strives to get the job done a cut above the rest," said her nominator."
 
 The winner for INNOVATION is:  Nadia Kamanzi.
 "Nadia Kamanzi of Cedar Falls, education, was recognized for the value of innovation. "Nadia exemplifies innovation. Her ideas for our department are creative and resourceful. When she sees an opportunity for improvement, she takes initiative to implement change," said her nominator."
 
 The winner for INTEGRITY is:  Sean Snyder.
 "Sean Snyder of Sumner, ambulance, was recognized for the value of integrity. Sean has been cross-training in another department. The department manager noticed how quickly and with great detail Sean has picked up on specifics to this department. His nominator continues, "Sean's actions are evidence that he is committed to our patients at WHC.""
 
 The winner for LEADERSHIP is:  Heidi Solheim.
 "Heidi Solheim of Waverly, community relations, was recognized for the value of leadership. Heidi has been heavily involved in the execution of two large projects – the new Shell Rock Clinic building and the Blue Zones Project. In regards to the latter project, her nominators said, "Under a tight deadline, Heidi skillfully coordinated community presentations and led meetings to create enthusiasm for the project.""
  

 Meet the Physican Spotlight of the Quarter:
  Dr. David Rathe Receives Spotlight on Values Award from WHC

WAVERLY, Iowa - Dr. David Rathe, Rohlf Memorial Clinic, has received Waverly Health Center’s (WHC) medical staff Spotlight on Values award. Nominated for the well-rounded care he provides, Dr. Rathe is an example of WHC’s values in action.

"I chose Dr. Rathe as my personal doctor after working with him," said his nominator. "I saw the way he explained diagnosis, tests and procedures to the patient. He spends time visiting with his patients and answers any questions. He is an excellent teacher and provides quality care and services."

Dr. Rathe specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He received his undergraduate degree from Luther College and his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University.
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