Angels of Health merges with Above & Beyond recognition program

St. Margaret Foundation's Angels of Health program and UPMC St. Margaret's Above & Beyond program have merged to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary individuals who are raising the bar in patient care at UPMC St. Margaret. Through the new Above & Beyond program, patients, visitors, employees, physicians, and volunteers will be able to recognize a special member of the hospital staff - their 'angel of health' --who made a difference in their hospital experience. Those submitting a nomination will have the opportunity to make a donation to the Foundation in a staff member's honor.

When caregivers provide extraordinary support and compassionate care during hospitalization, many patients and family members want to express their gratitude and appreciation. As one UPMC St. Margaret caregiver noted, "Providing compassionate support is part of being a caregiver. That's what we do. Learning that we've made a real difference to a patient is the greatest reward we could receive."

Congratulations to the Above & Beyond 'angels' named in November 2009:

• Tonya Alcorn, Unit 3B
• Stacey Allen, Unit 3B
• Barbara Arthur, Unit 3B
• Oma Belle Beck, Unit 3B
• Nelson Brocious, Unit 3B
• Maureen Cecil, Unit 3B
• Rita Cook, Unit 3B
• Maryellen Cunliffe, Care Management
• Nicole Davis, Unit 5A
• Janis DeVando, Unit 3B
• Gina Marie Diniano, Unit 3B
• Linda Genevieve Doerfler, Unit 3B
• Kim Ferracio, Unit 6B
• Kathleen Kaminski, Unit 3B
• Laura Langman, Ambulatory Surgery
• Gary Lisko, Unit 3B
• Susan Logan, Unit 3B
• Nancy Mayer, Unit 3B
• Nancy Merlina, Unit 3B
• Jackie Morgan, Unit 5A
• Stephani Stewart, Unit 3B
• Karen Weimer, Unit 3B
• Sandra Wyckoff, Unit 3B
• Vittoria Zenone, Unit 3B

Recognizing an Above & Beyond Angel
Honoring an indiviidual who made a difference to you is simple:

• Make a donation online by clicking here.
• Print and fill out a PDF version of the form and mail it to:  Volunteer Services, UPMC St. Margaret, 815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
• Pick up a recognition form in one of the designated boxes located in the UPMC St. Margaret cafeteria and throughout the hospital. Completed forms may be mailed to the address above.

Thank you for considering a gift to recognize those whose grace and compassion make a positive difference in the experience of UPMC St. Margaret patients and their families. For more information, call Kristina DeVito at 412-784-4215 or Iris Douglas at 412-784-4080.