Ginger Walraven was recently awarded AdventHealth Gordon’s prestigious Extra Mile Award.
This special award was created by members of the hospital’s Employee Engagement Committee to recognize employees who go above and beyond the call of duty on a regular basis. It is awarded monthly to deserving employees selected by the hospital’s directors.
Walraven, who works as AdventHealth Gordon’s employee health nurse, was nominated by Jeni Hasselbrack, AdventHealth Gordon vice president of human resources and regional human resources business partner for the Southeast region, with the following words: “Ginger always takes her job very seriously and wants to do her best in every aspect of it. She consistently flexes her schedule to accommodate night and weekend staff without being asked. As we have had a lot of changes with employee health at AdventHealth Murray, she has stepped in to help without being asked.
“Part of our five-star status is having flu shot participation of over 90 percent for all of our employees, students, agencies and physicians, both employed and non-employed. This year after our initial push, we only had a participation rate of 84 percent. Ginger took it upon herself to go through every name that we had not received flu shot information on and made sure we received the information that we needed. Thanks to her, our flu shot rate was finally over 90 percent. I think she consistently goes the extra mile for our employees and our hospital.”
12 items. To interact with these items, press Control-Option-Shift-Right Arrow. These items are in a slider. To advance slider forward, press Shift-Command-Right Arrow. To advance slider backward, press Shift-Command-Left Arrow.
News
Making the Grade: AdventHealth Waterman Earns an “A” for Orthopedic Surgery
Recognized among America’s best in Money’s first national orthopedic surgery rankings
News
‘Like a Miracle’: Minimally invasive TenJet procedure ends woman’s chronic hip pain
For years, Laura O’Brien lived with persistent pain in her hip. It made daily tasks like walking, standing, and sleeping difficult. Relief finally came from an unexpected source: a handheld device the...
News
Pregnancy and childbirth, mental health, basic needs among top health concerns for Central Florida
Thousands of residents across Central Florida contributed their voices to identify the region’s most pressing health challenges.
News
A dietitian explains how to eat healthy without overspending
A registered dietitian with AdventHealth Diabetes Institute debunks the myths about eating healthy — and how to do it without overspending
News
Strong Legs, Long Life: Dr. Chad Maurer on the Power of Lower Body Strength
When it comes to living longer and maintaining independence, your legs may be more important than you think. According to Dr. Chad Maurer, a primary care physician at AdventHealth Medical Group...
News
AdventHealth Palm Coast earns new recognition for age-friendly care
AdventHealth Palm Coast has earned new national recognition for its care of older adults. Just six months after earning its initial Level 1 designation, the hospital has advanced to a Level 2 Age...
News
AdventHealth Daytona Beach unveils bold vision at first State of the Hospital address
More than 100 local leaders, clinicians and community partners gathered recently for AdventHealth Daytona Beach’s first State of the Hospital address for a look at how the hospital is evolving to meet...
News
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth hospitals nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
Get With The Guidelines® is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines.
News
“It’s Not Normal, But It’s Common”: PA-C Lisa Zwiers on Urinary Leakage in Athletes
Urinary leakage is a challenge many athletes face—often during or after exercise—due to the stress placed on the pelvic floor through strenuous or repetitive movements. Lisa Zwiers, PA-C, with...
News
The Hidden Dangers of Tylenol: Insights from Dr. Mauricio Orrego
Acetaminophen, commonly known by the brand name Tylenol, has been a staple in medicine cabinets since its clinical introduction in 1955.
News
Six AdventHealth hospitals earn national accreditation for nurse residency program
Six hospitals in Florida are the latest AdventHealth facilities to earn national accreditation for their nurse residency program – a recognition that affirms their commitment to developing and...
News
From Fort Lauderdale to Tavares for a groundbreaking heart surgery
AdventHealth Waterman achieves milestone in robotic cardiac surgery.