December 9, 2005

MGH Surgery awards shining STARS

"STAR" employees from MGH Surgery were honored at the third annual STAR — Surgery Tribute and Recognition — luncheon held Nov. 29 as thanks for shining performances throughout the department. The peer-nominated STAR program recognizes nonphysician employees in the department for their outstanding work, commitment and contributions.

The recipients for fiscal year 2005 were Ruthellen McKinnon; Linda Inserra; Lynn Devaney, RN; Margaret Wilkie; Jennifer Finn, RN; Lois Parker; Shelia Cann, RN; Amanda Savage, RN; Crystal Holland, RN; Cynthia Gougian; Pearlie Traylor and the Trauma Registry staff — Laurie Petrovick, Amanda Droste and Ingrid Howard.



Gary Smith, administrative director of Research for MGH Surgery; Andrew Warshaw, MD, MGH surgeon-in-chief; and Debra Doroni, executive administrative director for MGH Surgery, applauded the recipients. "The work you do makes a difference, and we recognize your commitment to the department's mission," said Warshaw.

Nominations for the 2006 STAR program are welcomed from anyone who has experienced excellent service or outstanding work from a Department of Surgery employee. To obtain a nomination form, send e-mail to dbanerji@partners.org or gsmith4@partners.org.