STAMFORD, CT - Stamford Hospital has named Kari Pollak, who handles special events for the Stamford Hospital Foundation, as its 2011 Employee of the Year. She received the honor at Stamford Hospital's "Celebration of Achievement" event at the Greenwich Hyatt.
Pollak was one of almost 450 employees honored at the "Celebration of Achievement" event. Employees were recognized for milestone years of service, nightingale nursing award winners, physician recognition winners, and the Planetree caregiver of the year and physician champion of the year. In addition, each of the 12 employees of the month was acknowledged as well.
Pollak, of Stamford, was named the May employee of the month and was selected Employee of the Year among her fellow monthly winners.
"Throughout the year, Kari visibly lives our values of teamwork, integrity, compassion, respect and accountability and commitment to patient care," said Darryl McCormick, Senior Vice President, Talent and Culture. "She embodies the characteristics that make her well-respected by her peers, including great people skills, tireless energy and the ability to work well under pressure."
"Kari is someone who is always willing to go above in beyond in order to help others, and to accomplish any task at hand," said Chris Riendeau, Senior Vice President at the Stamford Hospital Foundation and Kari's supervisor. "We are thrilled to see her recognized with this award for her tireless work, compassion, and dedication."
Stamford Hospital is a not-for-profit provider of comprehensive healthcare services in lower Fairfield County and the region. The mission of Stamford Hospital is to provide, together with its physicians, a broad range of high quality health and wellness services focused on the needs of our communities. Stamford Hospital is a member of the Planetree Alliance, a group of hospitals nationwide focused on patient-centered care. Stamford Hospital is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Health System and is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
