Methodist Hospitals

The 2024 Humanitarian of the Year is Kele Ivey. Kele has made a significant impact within the community, especially at the STAR Center, where she has dedicated her time and skills to advocate for victims of violence and increase awareness of resources within Lake and Porter County.   Kele is a passionate and dedicated individual who has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the lives of those around her.  She has worked tirelessly to empower individuals who have been affected by violence and has been instrumental in providing them with the support and resources they need to heal and move forward.   Through her efforts, Kele has helped to create a safer and more compassionate community by raising awareness of the issues that affect those who have experienced violence.   Her work at the STAR Center has been particularly impactful, as she has helped to ensure that victims of violence have access to the resources they need to recover and thrive.   Kele is a true humanitarian whose work has touched the lives of many in the community.   Congratulations Kele!

The 2024 Employee of the Year is Michael Williams, better known as Mike D. He is an Emergency Department Technician at our Northlake Campus. As a paramedic, Mike has more than 30 years of experience in emergency medicine: he retired from the Gary Fire Department and has been with Methodist for 14 years.   Mike is extremely organized and committed to learning and developing best practices and new ways working and improving – even after 30 plus years! And he knows what to do, and how and when to do it in times of crisis.   He knew what to do when he rushed a child who had been shot to the ED from the main hospital entrance. And he knew what to when he helped save the life of an infant who was brought to the ED not breathing. We want to thank Mike for his dedication and willingness to go above and beyond to protect the lives of our patients.   Congratulations Mike D!

The 2024 Methodist Hospitals Leader of the Year is Michelle Moniak.  One of the hallmarks of a great leader is that they inspire respect, loyalty and excellence in the people who work with and for them. This is certainly true of Michelle. Michelle has been nominated for this award multiple times, and this year she was nominated by no less than five of the people who work with and for her! Here are a few of the things that they said about her:   “As a leader, Michelle embodies the value of respect. She earns the respect of everyone she interacts with.  She treats everyone with kindness and has the ability to foster an environment that promotes respect and teamwork.”   “Michelle absolutely demonstrates the I-Care Values, the Methodist Mission and Vision and the Model of Care and Conduct. She is a fantastic role model and I look up to her.”   “She has created an outstanding department with little to no turnover. I have never worked for a better manager or director than Michelle Moniak! The best quality Michelle has is her communication skills. She is always up front and keeps everyone in the loop as to what is going on.”   “She has many accomplishments: she has built the Orthopedic and Spine Center into an award-winning program serving all of Northwest Indiana. She created and championed a Medical Assistant internship program as a gateway for entry into the healthcare field. She was instrumental in creating the Methodist Physician Group Float Pool, and she has worked closely with HR to implement a referral and sign on bonus program to help Methodist compete for staff in a competitive labor market.”   And one more: “Michelle continually shows us the importance of accountability, adaptability, good communication, compassion, self-awareness and the flexibility to change in a positive way, She encourages us to be strong yet gentle in heart.”   Congratulations Michelle!

Breaking News! Methodist Hospitals Foundation’s Great Gatsby Gala will feature the inaugural Methodist Hospitals Champion Medal presentation to Mamon Powers, Jr., for his service to Methodist Hospitals and his considerable civic and philanthropic contributions to Northwest Indiana. Powers & Sons Construction Support the Foundation and purchase your tickets to the Gala here: https://lnkd.in/geeAkKV2

Congratulations team! Methodist Hospitals' Heart Rhythm Lab and Dr. Kakodkar, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, performed the First artial fibrillation procedure in Northwest Indiana using the Medtronic PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation System.. #Afib #HelpingPatients #Healing

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Congratulations are in order! Patrick Ohaver, Methodist Hospitals' Sports Medicine Program Coordinator, has been named the District 4 Athletic Trainer of the Year by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Secondary School Athletic Trainer Committee. Patrick has been the Highland High School’s Head Athletic Trainer since 2007. Thank you for your dedication to keeping our athletes on the field! #AwardWinningTeam

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