2017 31 Days of Gratitude

Employees thoughts on gratitude
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"I am grateful for where I live because I can walk to wherever I need to go and it’s a short drive to many of my favorite places. I live near the Hospital so I can: •Walk to work and soon I will be able to walk to a new dog park; •Walk to the movie theater or the Paramount •Walk to the places that I like to eat like Roots, Hop N’Moose, The Tap House, The Bakery and Tokyo House •Drive ten minutes to Bald Mountain and run or snowshoe (sometimes before work) •Drive fifteen minutes to Pico and Killington and ski before it gets crowded •Take the train to New York and enjoy the city because sometimes I need an urban experience I am grateful that I live in a place where it’s easy to do so many different things. – John Wallace, Chief Compliance Officer
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"I am grateful for where I live because I can walk to wherever I need to go and it’s a short drive to many of my favorite places. I live near the Hospital so I can: •Walk to work and soon I will be able to walk to a new dog park; •Walk to the movie theater or the Paramount •Walk to the places that I like to eat like Roots, Hop N’Moose, The Tap House, The Bakery and Tokyo House •Drive ten minutes to Bald Mountain and run or snowshoe (sometimes before work) •Drive fifteen minutes to Pico and Killington and ski before it gets crowded •Take the train to New York and enjoy the city because sometimes I need an urban experience I am grateful that I live in a place where it’s easy to do so many different things. – John Wallace, Chief Compliance Officer

  • "I am grateful for where I live because I can walk to wherever I need to go and it’s a short drive to many of my favorite places. I live near the Hospital so I can: •Walk to work and soon I will be able to walk to a new dog park; •Walk to the movie theater or the Paramount •Walk to the places that I like to eat like Roots, Hop N’Moose, The Tap House, The Bakery and Tokyo House •Drive ten minutes to Bald Mountain and run or snowshoe (sometimes before work) •Drive fifteen minutes to Pico and Killington and ski before it gets crowded •Take the train to New York and enjoy the city because sometimes I need an urban experience I am grateful that I live in a place where it’s easy to do so many different things. – John Wallace, Chief Compliance Officer
  • "I think that gratitude that is cultivated can prove to be an invaluable lesson in life. I was blessed to have had parents who modeled daily appreciation for the simple pleasures in life. In addition to typical reasons to be grateful; food on the table, roof over our heads, warm clothing, they taught my siblings and myself to be aware and grateful for the glimpses of sunlight even during darker times or when encountering obstacles. So I am grateful for learning those early lessons from wonderful people which went hand and hand with keeping a hopeful heart." – Diane Mayo, Occupational Therapy
  • "I am Grateful for SO MUCH...2 Wonderful Children, Grandchildren, friends, family, co-workers, The four seasons...I could go on and on" – Elaine Imhof, RN, Utilization Management
  • "I am so grateful to raise my family in such a wonderful area of Central/Southern Vermont. I am so grateful for such a great place to work, but also grateful for the care I had when having both my kids here in this hospital." – Kelly Gaiotti, Physical Therapy
  • "There are so many things that I have to be grateful for that makes this difficult to put it into words. I have to start with my family. They support me in many ways including my seemingly endless pursuit of educational enrichment. They give me quiet, they help me laugh during times of stress, they keep the house running and they love me unconditionally. The next cause for gratitude is my work. I am so happy that I work for a company that is in alignment with my values and goals. I love helping people and being surrounded by like-minded people is inspiring. I have wonderful co-workers and mentors who are always willing to lend a helping hand or listening ear. This is just a small glimpse into some of the reasons why I am grateful. Thank you so much for the opportunity to share a piece of my story." – Christine Perry, Patient Relations
  • "What comes to my mind when I think about being thankful is love, family, and teamwork. I enjoy my life and everyone that has entered it. My mom has motivated me the most and has always been there for me. She has pushed me forward to reach my dreams and spread the joy of life. Each day I learn something new and with it I learn how to become a better person. I could never express the level of gratitude I have for every person that has touched my life. Even the simple things such as a smile, a laugh, and sometimes a hug. These simplest things are what keep me going. By expressing happy thoughts and appreciation for others, it shows we care. My team on the Medical Oncology Unit is like family. We look out for each other and are always there when someone needs a hand or an ear to listen. This is what makes the world a better place. I am truly thankful to have so much love in my life." – Julianna Kimball, RN, Medical Oncology Unit
  • “I am so grateful that our community has welcomed and supported Syrian refugees in Rutland. These families have become our friends and neighbors and have brought together a wonderful group of amazing people. This is a wonderful demonstration of kindness and humanity.” – Clare Coppock, Pharmacy
  • "This year, I am thankful for my family and friends. I am also thankful to be a part of the Pulmonary clinic at RRMC we have a wonderful team." – Amanda Wood, MA, Pulmonary Services
  • "I’m grateful for the Engineering & Maintenance staff – for how much they care about the building, the clinical equipment, and the utility systems because they’re all important to the care and safety of the patients. I’m grateful that every day I get to work with a group of skilled technicians who insist on “doing it right”. And I’m grateful that even on the toughest, busiest days we find the time to have a good laugh and find the humor in the hard work that we do." – Jim Smith, Engineering & Maintenance
  • "I am very grateful for my Nana and Papa for always encouraging me to be the best I can be." – Casey Holtz, LNA, Medical Oncology Unit
  • "This is the time of year that people often take a step back and try to reflect on the things in life that they are most thankful for. First and foremost, I am thankful for my two beautiful healthy children, Emma & Max. They have given me the opportunity to be their mom and I could not ask for a better experience in life than being a parent. I am also thankful for the opportunity I was given when I met my husband and he took the reins, so I was able to fulfill my dream of becoming a nurse and went back to school. Through my career as a nurse I have met so many amazing people. It is through both positive and negative relationships that we discover who we are as a person and I am grateful for each experience I have had! Have a wonderful holiday season and enjoy the time with those close to you!" – Heather Hollister, RN, Foley Cancer Center
  • "I am thankful for my good health, especially after helping the dialysis patients who have to come for treatment three times a week." – Mary Taggart, Volunteer Services
  • "I am grateful to be a member of the RRMC Orthopaedic team. Over the past 20 years I have been privileged to be able see the patients in our community benefit from orthopedic interventions. I certainly could not deliver this complex, efficacious care alone. Our RN and surgical teams are amazingly skilled, caring and dedicated. They however do not often get to see the wonderful results of their hard work. I do get to see these great results. I am thankful to have the RRMC clinical teams working with me for our patients." – Dr. Mel Boynton, Chief Medical Officer, Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic
  • "I am thankful for the strong and supportive community I live and grew up in. Some people might hate living in a 'small town' where you know everyone and run into people you know all the time, but I’m grateful to know so many people, most of whom would help you with a simple request. There have been many events, Hurricane Irene for example, where we have proven we are Vermont Strong, but Rutland has its own strength that I feel only gets stronger with every challenge we face and I’m grateful to be a part of that." – Stephanie Roach, LICSW, Behavioral Health
  • "I am thankful for the Sense of Pride that exists throughout RRMC. I see it in the faces of techs and nurses caring for patients, the walk of the volunteers in the hallways, and the actions of housekeepers tidying up their area. I hear it in the voices of the therapists, the receptionists, the maintenance staff, and the providers. I am immersed in this sense of pride everywhere I go, all day long, and I am grateful." – Steve Hazelton, Training & Education
  • "I am grateful for my dog, my buddy." – Jori Fairbanks, Security
  • "The greatest insight I've gained over the past year is the value of being engaged and involved. I've learned it can be far too convenient to remain passive and ingrained in the day to day trenches of everyday life. I've discovered a newfound appreciation both for my workplace and community over the previous year and during this time have built some of the most meaningful relationships of my entire life. Rutland is a place where your involvement can make a profound difference, and the first step to accomplishing that is to show up. We are a community of caring, creative, and inspiring people committed to creating a brighter future, and for that, I could not be more grateful. I look forward to continuing to live and work alongside some of the best people I've ever come to know. Thank you to everyone who has embraced me as part of this community, and I look forward to continuing to grow together."
  • “I am grateful for family, my husband Glen and our children Brentley and Eli for teaching me patience, love and compassion for life.” – Jenna Hayward, RN, Utilization Management
  • "In the spring of 2016 I was accepted into the RN to BSN program through Castleton University. The hospital partnered with Castleton for this program and is paying 100% of my tuition. I think about the classes every day. I think about finishing school and what that means to me. I think about how much work the classes are and sometimes how stressful it is. What I don’t always think about is the fact that I have been given the opportunity to go to school free of charge because of RRMC. This special program has afforded me a chance to do something that I might not have financially been able to do. Education is so important. As a nurse, a Bachelor’s degree awards me the skills, knowledge, and theory to be a better nurse for myself, my team here at the hospital, but most importantly for my community and the patients I care for. The opportunity to further my education with no financial responsibility is certainly something I take for granted, but it is something I am so grateful for." – Katelynn Brown, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
  • "I am grateful for the sense of belonging that I have always had at Rutland Regional Medical Center. From the time I first walked through these doors I knew this was my home. Why? Because of the people, our work family. The care and compassion that is demonstrated here daily truly astounds me. My heart holds a tremendous amount of gratitude." – Carol Egan, Chief Nursing Officer
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