In celebration of National Nurse’s Week (May 6-12), staff and students from RSU 39 decided to honor Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services nurses with a gift. Using technology at the school, they designed an image featuring a Viking – in honor of the school’s mascot – and added it to a badge clip for the nurses to use.
On May 10, Caribou High School Principal, Dr. Eric McGough, and Caribou Community School Principal, Leland Caron, stopped by the hospital to present the gifts to Cary & Pines CEO, Kris Doody, RN, and a few of the hospital’s nursing staff.
“We are so thankful for the collaboration and partnership of our local healthcare providers throughout this pandemic. These badge clips are just a small token of our appreciation,” shared Dr. McGough during the gift presentation.
“Your support has been essential in helping us navigate this time as we’ve worked together to keep our staff and students safe,” added Mr. Caron.
To demonstrate how technology can be used in a myriad of industries and the important role that creative skills play in the workforce, visual arts teacher, Jessica Goodwin, and JMG instructor, Dr. Valerie Ann Waldemarson, used digital media and technology to develop and cut the wood pieces. They then worked collaboratively to assemble the badge holders. In addition to learning how technology could help students give back in their local community, the project emphasized the importance of having some technological skills under their belt, a prevalent theme in both the visual arts and JMG programs.
Receiving the gifts on behalf of the hospital in addition to Doody were Jen Plante, RN, Maternal-Child Primary Charge Nurse and Chelsey Szabo, RN, Outpatient Nurse Manager. The badge clips were distributed to nursing staff at both organizations in celebration of National Hospital Week, but more are being made for additional hospital and health center staff.
Left to Right – Leland Caron; Dr. Eric McGough; Kris Doody, RN; Jennifer Plante, RN; and Chelsey Szabo, RN
Chelsey Szabo, RN, (left) and Jennifer Plante, RN, (right) model their new badge clips made by RSU 39 staff and students
Here are just a few of the many positive things our patients have to say about their the care they received at Cary Medical Center.
The staff in one day surgery is absolutely amazing. I was very thankful for my team of nurses, doctors and right down to the secretary that checked me in. You all were so amazing, friendly and professional. Thank you so much!
I am beyond happy with our visit at Cary! We can't thank you and your amazing staff for keeping our little boy your #1 concern. You did such an amazing job! Thank you Cary Medical Center!
This hospital was exactly what a hospital should be. The took such good care of my grandmother and the display of humanity and compassion was genuine. I am forever grateful.
I had my son at Cary and I couldn’t imagine being treated better anywhere. The staff were attentive, empathetic, and went above and beyond for my comfort. I wouldn’t want to give birth anywhere else.
A big shout-out to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Cary Medical Center’s ER, Imaging, Lab, Food Service, and ACU Departments. I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful care from each of you.
