At LMH Well being, we try to work in pleasure and create a office that’s each enjoyable and significant to each sufferers and workers. Over 2,000 workers and suppliers name LMH Well being dwelling, and a few have been part of our staff for generations. Native households, {couples}, and siblings proceed to work for LMH Well being to assist strengthen the Lawrence group.
What makes LMH Well being so particular?
“For me, it’s the folks,” mentioned Dianna Hetrick, a purchaser in supplies administration for LMH Well being. “I’ve made lifelong buddies at LMH Well being. There are such a lot of folks I can speak to within the hallways and I do know their household historical past. I’ve seen their youngsters develop up and I do know their complete households, even a few of their mothers.”
Hetrick has been an worker at LMH Well being since 1998. Hetrick has two daughters, Mandi Quigley and Mardi Bowlin, who’re additionally workers of LMH Well being. Along with her two daughters, her sister-in-law has retired from LMH Well being and her niece was as soon as a part of our staff as nicely.
Whereas at work, their household has made it a convention to see one another nearly daily throughout their lunch hour.
“Earlier than COVID-19 hit, my sister-in-law, daughters and I might have lunch daily collectively. We at all times took our lunches at 12:30 p.m. so we may eat collectively,” mentioned Hetrick.
Quigley, an RN within the Endoscopy Heart, talked about how she, her mom and sister have gone bowling after work earlier than. All three of them get pleasure from volunteering with Junior Achievement as LMH Well being workers.
Of their hours outdoors of labor, Hetrick and her daughters take part in a ebook membership with different workers.
“We attempt to do a ebook membership with a few of our buddies at LMH Well being about as soon as each six weeks,” Hetrick mentioned. “A number of the members of the ebook membership I’ve been buddies with for over 15 years. Collaborating in our ebook membership is a good way to get out of the hospital however nonetheless hold our hospital buddies.”
Bowlin, who serves as LMH Well being’s efficiency enchancment director, has stayed with the group for the previous 20 years not solely as a result of her household is right here, but in addition as a result of she loves the sense of delight she has working right here.
“I really like that I see my mother and sister within the hallways,” she mentioned. “I really like listening to colleagues point out their names and what nice work they’re doing. I really like that I utilized for an entry-level job 22 years in the past however have been allowed to be taught and develop with the group. Total, I really like the group ambiance.”
Private connections to LMH Well being
Claire Wilkinson, RN in obstetrics, has been a registered nurse at LMH Well being for 5 years but in addition has a private connection to her job. Each Claire and her mom had been born at LMH Well being. As well as, Claire gave delivery to her three youngsters right here.
“I really like working at LMH Well being as a result of I’m taking good care of acquainted faces,” she mentioned. “You get to see the identical folks repeatedly and get to construct connections with each other. Half of what’s cool about working in Lawrence is I see buddies, neighbors, outdated classmates and acquainted faces that I’ve identified my complete life whereas on the job.”
Why work at LMH Well being?
Bowlin believes that working in healthcare is difficult, however vital. She is proud to be part of a corporation that’s dedicated to its imaginative and prescient and is effective to the group and to the sufferers it serves.
”I feel that LMH Well being’s tradition is particular as a result of we perceive the significance of being there for our group,” she mentioned. “We’re our group. My members of the family are customers of healthcare—all of us are. I depend on this group to be there and I perceive the significance and the duty of being part of that.”
Quigley shared that LMH Well being’s tradition is so particular as a result of it’s positioned in a small group.
“Lawrence is my dwelling. I grew up right here. It’s the place my roots are, a fantastic place to work the place everyone seems to be tremendous pleasant,” she mentioned. “LMH Well being is sufficiently small to have a private connection which gives a great way to get the job performed.”
She started her profession at LMH Well being as a part-time worker throughout highschool. After attending college within the morning, Quigley would spend her afternoons and evenings devoted to working at LMH Well being.
The staff at LMH Well being are proud to proceed our mission every day. They take delight in our group and love the chance to provide again to their native Lawrence group.
“LMH Well being is a good group to work for – one the place I plan to spend the remainder of my profession,” mentioned Hetrick. “I’m very proud to say I work right here and that each of my daughters work right here.”
Shea Eckert is an intern with LMH Well being Advertising and marketing & Communications.
