Beth Fairbanks Honored as the BEE Employee of the Year
May 23, 2025
Categories: Employee News
Beth Fairbanks, Activities Director for St. Marys Manor, has been awarded as the BEE (Be Excellent Every Day) Employee of the Year. This is the inaugural year for Community HealthCare System (CHCS) to present this award to an extraordinary CHCS associate. Fairbanks was presented the award at the CHCS Annua Employee Banquet held, Wednesday, May 15.
Fairbanks was nominated by Shannon Heim, Director of Senior Services for CHCS. She stated Fairbanks had just taken on the role as Activities...
Susan Tanking Honored as DAISY Award Recipient
May 8, 2025
Susan Tanking, LPN, Holton Family Health Center, has received the Spring 2025 DAISY Award from Community HealthCare System (CHCS). CHCS presents The DAISY award twice yearly for exemplary nursing.
Tanking was nominated by (Elizabeth) Joe Curtis who highlighted Susan’s compassion and empathy while sharing the story of her sister’s passing.
Curtis stated, “Susan is always so attentive. She is a powerhouse when it comes to patient care and always finds a way...
Mental Health is for Everyone
May 2, 2025
Categories: General
According to the National Alliance for Mental Illness, 1 in 5 U.S. adults will struggle with mental health at least once in their lifetime, 1 in 6 children/teens will struggle as well. Risk of mental health struggles increase with poverty, being a member of a diverse and/or minority group, a lack of social supports, and a familial history of substance abuse or mental health diagnosis. Early intervention and supports can drastically increase long term stability and positive outcomes. Knowing what...
