Greenwich Hospital Names Its 'Employee Of The Year'

GREENWICH, CT — A 29-year veteran nurse at Greenwich Hospital was recently named the winner of the facility's prestigious Marian Nowak Award, hospital officials announced. Port Chester resident Helene Kimmons, RN, was presented with the award – given to the employee who embodies the best of Greenwich Hospital’s values – at the annual Employee Service Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency.

Kimmons began her career at the hospital as a staff nurse in the Intensive Care Unit and later worked in the Post Acute Care Unit (PACU), according to the hospital. Today, she serves as a leader and mentor as nurse manager for Ambulatory Surgery, PACU and Pain Management.

At the awards dinner, in which about 300 were in attendance, Kimmons was praised for her commitment to the highest standards of patient care. "Helene’s dedication to her profession is reflected in her innate ability to know what needs to be done at any given time. It is in her nature to inspire excellence," said Norman Roth, Greenwich Hospital president and chief executive officer, in a statement.

"I am touched and honored to have been selected for this award," said Kimmons. "I wouldn’t be here without the wonderful people I work with. They are like family to me. I’m proud to be a part of Greenwich Hospital."

From a Greenwich Hospital release:

Each year at the annual appreciation event, the hospital celebrates employees with extended service to the hospital, from five years and longer, in five-year increments. At total of 256 employees with 3,245 years of service were honored at the event.

The highlight is the presentation of the Marian Nowak Award, established in 1990 in memory of Marian Nowak, a Holocaust survivor and a Greenwich employee for 41 years who exemplified the qualities of hard work, kindness, friendship, loyalty and humility.

About Greenwich Hospital
Greenwich Hospital is a member of Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS). Greenwich is a 206-bed (includes 32 isolettes) community hospital serving lower Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County, New York. It is a major academic affiliate of Yale School of Medicine. Since opening in 1903, Greenwich Hospital has evolved into a progressive medical center and teaching institution representing all medical specialties and offering a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and wellness programs. Greenwich Hospital is recognized throughout the healthcare industry as a leader in service and patient satisfaction excellence.

Photo of Helene Kimmons, RN, via Greenwich Hospital's Facebook page

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