“John is a shining example of the essential competencies every strong leader must have,” says Kelly Nicholls, Lourdes Vice President of Strategic Development. “He serves unselfishly and never expects anything in return. His focus is always on the patients and his employees. John is spiritually grounded and demonstrates his commitment daily to the Mission and Core Values of Lourdes of Mercy Health.”
The Sister Mary Eleanor Mission Award, established in 1988, is named for Sister Mary Eleanor Rahig, a leader in the first group of St. Franciscan Sisters at Lourdes who set the standard for patient care and employee relationships that truly continue the healing mission of Christ.
Beginning with their first day, September 19, 1959, the sisters inspired those employed at Lourdes to work to exhibit behaviors toward one another, patients, family, physicians, volunteers and visitors, that assure the mission of Lourdes is effectively and mutually experienced.
Each year the organization recognizes one leader who has been visible in exemplifying Lourdes’ Core Values of Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Compassion, Sacredness of Life, and Service.
The award was presented during Lourdes' Annual Service Awards Banquet held last week.
John is a three-year employee of Lourdes where he serves as the Market Director for the Lourdes Behavioral Health Institute. He received a travel voucher, plaque, and certificate.
