Date Published: Monday, March 12, 2018
Date Updated: Monday, July 18, 2022
Pavan Surendraiah Honored with Inaugural VITAL Value Award
Pavan was the first recipient of the Value Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion which recognizes distinguished individuals who embody respect and treat everyone they encounter with dignity and compassion.
President and CEO Michael Israel recently presented the inaugural VITAL Award to Patient Advocate Pavan Surendraiah.
Pavan was the first recipient of the Value Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion which recognizes distinguished individuals who embody respect and treat everyone they encounter with dignity and compassion. More than 50 members of our workforce were nominated for this prestigious award.
The VITAL Awards recognize and celebrate workforce members who are Advancing our VITAL Values through noteworthy contributions made through exceptional job performance and outstanding service excellence.
Five awards, representing each of our core values (Value, Integrity, Transformation, Accountability and Leadership/Learning) will be presented throughout the year to celebrate the best of Westchester Medical Center.
Value Award Finalists
Congratulations to our finalists of the Value Award, as chosen by a diverse selection committee.
- Francis Acheampong
Patient Care Associate, Pediatrics
- Kassime Berthe
Life Wings Manager, Organizational Development and Learning
- Fredrick Bierman, MD, FAAP, FACC
Director, Graduate Medical Education
- Kathleen Conklin, RN
Oncology
- Ronald Davis
Receptionist/Scheduler, Advanced Imaging
- Michelle Dease, RN
Emergency Department
- Mary Delaney
Family Resource Center Director, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
- Jennifer Henry
Nurse Manager, Neuro Intensive Care Unit
- Patricia Libby
Administrative Assistant, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital