Author: JBrown@welia.org

Anthony Husnick

Meet Anthony Husnick
Position: Clinic Nursing Intern
Start Date: 6/6/16
Birthday: 1/4
Background/Educations: Senior at Braham High School.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Gaining experience from working in health care and helping others.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Harry Potter 2. Star Wars 3. Step Brothers
What is your favorite color? Blue
Do you have a nickname? T.J.
What are your hobbies?: Fishing, basketball, and sports.

Jesse Lee

Meet Jess Lee
Position: Quality Summer Intern
Start Date: 6/6/16
Birthday: 7/30
Background/Educations: I graduated from Ogilvie High School in 2015. I am currently attending the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. I am majoring in secondary education with a minor in American Sign Language.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? The great work environment, wonderful co-workers, and all the great opportunities that come with this internship!
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Step Brothers 2. Remember the Titans 3. Donnie Dorko
What is your favorite color? Blue
Do you have a nickname? No
What are your hobbies?: Spending time with my family, going to the cabin, and working out.

StarLight Silent Auction Results

Basket Winning Employee Amount Donated By
Schotcheroo Teresa Clark $6.00 Nutritional Services
Coffee Basket Michelle Volk $47.00 Pine City Clinic
Summer Fun Melissa Peterson $75.00 Environmental Services
Girls 6-9 mo. Korissa Matykiewicz $20.00 Judy Marek
Girls 3-6 mo. Korissa Matykiewicz $20.00 Judy Marek
Adult Coloring Karen Renaud $20.00 Ronda Janett
Schotcheroo Brenda Moos $7.00 Nutritional Services
Schotcheroo Brenda Moos $7.00 Nutritional Services
Packers Judy Marek $75.00 Pharmacy
Thirty One Shawn Green $15.00 Ronda Janett
Golf Basket Lori Peterson $70.00 Administration, HR, Marketing
Brownie Garrett Estenson $2.00 Judy Marek
Kiddie Pool Nicole Westman $80.00 StarLight Committee
Beach Cooler Basket Nicole Westman $55.00 Mora Rehabilitation
Summer Beach Fun Nicole Westman $30.00 Rehab Support Staff
Minnion #1 Nicole Westman $27.00 Clinic Nursing
Out on town #2 Danielle Gilbertson $50.00 Social Services
Out on town #2 Danielle Gilbertson $55.00 Social Services
Scotcheroo Danielle Gilbertson $7.00 Nutritional Services
Flower Pot Brandy Sanborn $40.00 Eye Clinic
Camping Cooler Brandy Sanborn $67.00 Laboratory
Garden Pot Denise Olsen $55.00 Clinic Reception
Scotcheroo Jody Brown $6.00 Nutritional Services
Scotcheroo Kate Olson $10.00 Nutritional Services
Relax Kate Olson $20.00 StarLight Committee
Chicken Basket Gail Lobdell $20.00 Pine City Rehabilitation
Minnion #2 Gail Lobdell $20.00 Clinic Nursing
Gardening Gail Lobdell $20.00 Quality Services
Scotcheroo Gail Lobdell $10.00 Nutritional Services
Wine Bag & Bottle Carissa Jacobson $25.00 Ronda Janett
Beach Bag Carissa Jacobson $50.00 Hospital Nursing
Adult Cooler Carissa Jacobson $80.00 Imaging
Schotcheroo Jenny Friday $10.00 Nutritional Services
Flower Pot Jenny Friday $35.00 Eye Clinic
Flower Garden Basket Angela Patenaude $50.00 Hinckley Clinic
Brownies Angela Patenaude $5.00 Judy Marek
Everything Yellow Mary Kate $75.00 Revenue Cycle
Outdoor Games Natasha Swanson $100.00 Information Technology
Scotcheroo Jared Johnson $7.00 Nutritional Services
Brownies Kristie Picha $5.00 Judy Marek
Scotcheroo Kristie Picha $6.00 Nutritional Services
Scotcheroo Kristie Picha $11.00 Nutritional Services
Car Wash Kit Lisa Wren $45.00 Admitting
Card Games Leann McMullen $20.00 StarLight Committee
Scotcheroo Julie Schumacher $8.00 Nutritional Services
Bloody Basket Julie Schumacher $90.00 Materials Mgmt
BBQ Basket Jamie Pratt $60.00 Pine City Urgency
Scotcheroo Danna Woods $10.00 Nutritional Services

Dr. Allen

Congratulations to Dr. Allen !
Reason for Recognition? Thank you for taking the time during my daughter's free sports physical to address the teenage topics (drugs/alcohol/smoking/weight, etc.). You helped her realize that she should not worry so much about body image or be comparing herself to other girls who are still so thin; making healthy choices and staying active is the most important. High school can be some stressful years for kids; your open and honest conversation made an impression on her and I thank you.
-- A grateful FirstLight employee
  May 31st 2016

Pam Ardner

Congratulations to Pam Ardner !
Reason for Recognition? Pam always keeps the med surg unit running smoothly. Even on the most challenging days she will always go the extra mile to get things done the right way. Thanks for being such an important part of our team!
-- Wanda
  May 31st 2016

Judith Seidmeyer

Meet Judith Seidmeyer
Position: Pharmacist
Start Date: 5/23/16
Birthday: 9/7
Background/Educations: University of Colorado School of Pharmacy. Registered Pharmacist.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Opportunity to keep mentally, physically active in my retirement and opportunity to work with an organization focused on delivering high quality care.
What is your favorite color? Blue
Do you have a nickname? Judy
What are your hobbies?: Flying - commercial/instrument rated pilot. Home re-modeling and decorating. Skiing and water skiing, boating. Owner of FAWSsit™ Portable Shower Company, manufacturer of portable, accessible showers for individuals in wheelchairs who may not be able to remodel for accessible showering.

Christine “Tina” Larsen

Meet Christine "Tina" Larsen
Position: Pharmacy Intern/Resident
Start Date: 5/23/16
Birthday: 5/31
Background/Educations: I received my bachelor of science in genetics, cell biology and development from the University of MN in 2012. I received my PharmD from the University of MN College of Pharmacy in May 2016.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to start my professional pharmacy career under the guidance of FirstLight's exceptional pharmacy staff.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Mega Mind 2. How to Train your Dragon 3. Star Wars The Force Awakens
What is your favorite color? None
Do you have a nickname? Tina
What are your hobbies?: Tea - I love finding and trying new kinds and enjoying it with others. Video games - Nintendo is my favorite. Now that I am done with school, I would like to start painting again.

Nick Linder

Meet Nick Linder
Position: EMT
Start Date: 5/23/16
Birthday: 4/30
Background/Educations: EMT - Century College, Columbia Heights High School 2011. Fire Fighter Columbia Heights 7 years (3 years reserve - 4 years paid on call). North Ambulance, Metro EMT 4 years. Eagle Scout. Pine City Fire Department 5/16.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Rural aspect of emergency medicine.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. End of Watch 2. Back Draft 3. Fast and Furious Series
What is your favorite color? Red
Do you have a nickname? Linder
What are your hobbies?: Fishing, hunting, camping, shooting, riding ATV, and going on the pontoon.

Robert Browne

Meet Robert Browne
Position: Lab Technician
Start Date: 5/23/16
Birthday: 6/4
Background/Educations: North Hennepin Community College A.A.S. MLT 2016
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Being a member of this important part of the community and getting to know everyone.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Lord of the Rings Triology
What is your favorite color? Deep Green
Do you have a nickname? Bob
What are your hobbies?: I enjoy fishing when I can. Reading books and watching movies.