Therapist of the Year Named January 3, 2007 Catawba Valley Medical Center Respiratory Care Department Names Therapist of the Year

Catawba Valley Medical Center's (CVMC) Respiratory Care department staff members recently named Lori Dennis as the medical center's 2006 Respiratory Care Therapist of the year, according to Scott Gibson, Cardiopulmonary/Neurodiagnostic Services co-director. Employed with CVMC for the last 10 years, Ms. Dennis is a member of the Neonatal Transport Team and is a Neonatal Resuscitation Program instructor with extensive experience in all aspects of respiratory care. "Lori was chosen because of her willingness to go the extra mile to help a patient or fellow employee whenever needed," said Gibson. "Her positive attitude and depth of experience make her a great role model for current therapists and new graduates." Ms. Dennis lives in Claremont with her husband and two children. Catawba Valley Medical Center is a not-for-profit, public healthcare system providing and promoting the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of the public in addition to serving as a center for health education, wellness services, preventative medicine and acute care. CVMC, recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet facility, was recently named a Hospital of Choice by the American Alliance of Healthcare Providers.