SIU Med School Awards Employee Recognition Awards

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine has honored two civil service employees from Springfield and a team in the Department of Psychiatry for exemplary work.  All were recognized during the School’s employee recognition activities this spring.

Rick Marcum , building service worker in capital planning and service operations, was named the 2007 Employee of the Year.  His nominators said “he is exceptionally courteous, respectful and hardworking.  He goes the extra mile to do whatever is necessary to keep the facility in the best possible condition.”   Marcum is the son of Georgia Marcum and the late Roy Marcum of Springfield.  He and his wife, Brenda, have one son. 

Amy Hoffman , charge nurse in the surgery department, is the 2007 Supervisor of the Year.  Her nominators said “she always makes herself available to assist with any issue.  She is trustworthy and dedicated and her years of experience at SIU are invaluable.”  Hoffman has two children and is the daughter of JoAn Holt of Springfield and the late Kenny Holt.

This year’s Group Quality Award has been awarded to the Community Support Network (CSN), a program that provides intensive, comprehensive outreach services to severely and persistently mentally ill individuals.  CSN’s nominators said “the group’s efforts enable these individuals [approximately 75] to function in society and decrease their need for hospitalization.”  The team is led by Karen Lee, CSN executive director, and Peggy Raabe, clinical coordinator.  The team members include Chris Aut, Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, Michael Birch, Judith Bly, Mary Corrigan, Juliet Eggemeyer, Abby Fitch, Karen Lee, Barbara Nelson, Peggy Raabe, Valerie Rife, Amie Robinson and Helen Seymour, all faculty and staff in the psychiatry department.

The Group Quality Award recognizes a group for their outstanding contributions in delivering service or improving health outcomes or work processes.

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