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Running into an extraordinary person at FirstLight isn’t uncommon, but Cheryl Blegen is beyond the exceptional.

Recently, Cheryl was the recipient of the Steve Schulz Visionary Award for her connection to the community and involvement with local law enforcement.

Cheryl has been a member of Kanabec County since 1990 when she was hired on the ambulance crew at FirstLight (then Kanabec Hospital).   During the next 20 years, while working with the ambulance team, she was offered an opportunity to train within the pharmacy department to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Cheryl has also volunteered as a Sheriff’s Reserve and been active as an Ogilvie First Responder.  Helping people has always been a passion of Cheryl’s and when she battled some personal health issues, she still managed to continue to volunteer alongside local law enforcement.

The Steve Schulz Award encourages citizens to get involved in community efforts to reduce crime by bridging the gap between citizens and local law enforcement.   Each year, Kanabec County’s BADGES division presents the award.  This award is given to a nominated individual who has provided some sort of quality improvement to Kanabec County.

Congratulations, Cheryl!  You are a true leader within your community and an asset to the FirstLight family.

Thank you to Katie Koppy, Emily Richardson and Kallie Richardson for their help at the Pine City Field Day on Friday, May 20th.  Here is the Thank You note from the elementary school’s principal, Stephanie.

Thanks Ladies for making this a worthwhile event!

If you  missed Dr. Mullin’s  In Focus presentation last Friday on Tendonitis and Bursitis, click here to see the full slideshow.

During the next couple of weeks, the billboards along I35 and in Grandy will be replaced.  Here they are!

Grandy (Hwy65)

I35 in Beroun (North Face) and yes, this is Korissa Matykiewicz’s belly!

I35, Beroun, South Face

I35 South Creek (North Face)

As the week draws to an end, we wanted to thank everyone for their compassion, kindness and collaboration you show every day to our patients and your fellow team members.  Have a wonderful Friday.

Today’s little treat will be dilly bars from DQ.

@ Mora:  treats will be in the freezer

@Eye Clinic:  treats will be dropped a after lunch

@Pine City:  treats will be dropped off after lunch

@ Hinckley:  treats will be dropped off after lunch

Happy Hospital Week!

Today, we celebrate Department Recognition Day. This day is set aside so that each department can recognize its own staff.

The other fun activity today will be an all staff photo.  If everyone that is available between 230-3 could be by the back lawn area (by Material’s Management) we will take an all staff photo highlighting the fact this hospital has been around for 70 years (we will be in the shape of a 70).  Kristin Wachsmuth (from 7 Paisley Pumpkin Photography) will be taking the photo.

This activity is difficult for  Hinckley / Pine City / Eye Clinic staff to attend, so during our community picnics, I have arrangements to take an all staff photo at each location.

Join us from 11:30a-1p at our annual community picnic!