NORTHSHORENEWS
A NEW WAY TO CELEBRATE OUR EMPLOYEES
Human Resources is excited to introduce Nectar, a new platform designed with you in mind Nectar will be launching via Microsoft Teams for NorthShore on February 6 and will elevate the workplace experience to a new level
WHAT IS IT?
Nectar is an employee recognition and rewards program that will be used to celebrate the great work you do each day The platform includes awards, milestones, challenges, and tons of perks
You'll be able to send and receive shoutouts that can be redeemed for things like gift cards or other cool prizes The feed will resemble your usual social media platforms, where you and managers can mention/tag someone for doing a good job or congratulate them on an accomplishment
WHAT TO EXPECT
Employee of the month, work anniversaries, raffles, and more will be shared on Nectar You'll receive your gift on your special day through the app The platform is extremely user friendly and easy to navigate
NorthShore is committed to building a culture of appreciation and collaboration and Nectar is just one step further in that direction
Stay tuned for more information from HR coming soon
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NorthShore Health Centers is dedicated to fighting the fight against diabetes and educating the communities we serve
LENDING A HELPING HAND
Raven and Angie waited with the patient until she was able to secure a ride and showed her a great level of compassion. Thank you for going beyond the call to serve our patients and making NorthShore their first choice when it comes to care.
RAVEN WHITE & ANGIE GONZALEZ
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Raven White and Angie Gonzalez recently helped a patient facing a dilemma The patient was in a wheelchair and had to wait hours after our clinic closed for a ride home, as the transportation service that dropped her off earlier refused to pick her up after her appointment. 18,ISSUE 12
Each month, NorthShore hosts "Diabetic Diner," where participants learn to make diabeticfriendly meals. The class was recently highlighted in an article by NWI. Life. "It helps people get an understanding of of what they should be eating so their blood sugar doesn't spike," said Marysol Mendez, Health and Wellness Educator Learn more about Diabetic Diner here and check out our February class schedule.
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EMPLOYEERECOGNITION
India Buford
Nicole Dunlap
Natalie Edwards
LaKeysha Freeny
Gretchen Haney
Margarita Muniz-Olson
Amber Pardo
Krystal Parker
Diana Serrano Merrill
Sofea Williams
Marysol Mendez
Keona Brewer
Rachel Campbell
Ashley Diceasare
Patricia Epperson
Nydia Vazquez
Crystal Magallanes
Ian Craven
Dr. Raheel Khatri
Anna Sierra- Sanchez
Alexandra Westfall
Natalia Vera
Dr. Sahar Hanna
Antionette Harris
Dominique Walker
Maria Longhi
Jamie Barker
Kaitlin Doud
Elisa Bey
Jodie Gaines
Julia Mezo
Denisha Deal
Fabiola Martinez
Dr Belal Hegazy
Dr. Andrea Tekie
Patrick Winterhaler
Lynn Inman
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We hosted "Eat Well, Feel Well" class at our Portage clinic where attendees learned how certain foods can affect their mood and mental health.
NorthShore was named Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce's Member of the Month for January
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