Barbara Stewart is the recipient of Tyrone Hospital’s Extra Mile Employee Award.
Tyrone Hospital grants the award on a quarterly basis to an employee who demonstrates exceptional performance.
Stewart is a registered nurse. She is a graduate of the nursing program at Lock Haven University. She works in the intensive care unit as well as the emergency room. Her entree to Tyrone Hospital was as a student extern in 1991. She joined Tyrone Hospital as a full–time employee in 1992.
In addition to her nursing responsibilities, Stewart also served as president of the hospital’s employee fund for three years. She also volunteered time to assist with the kids hospital that Tyrone Hospital provided as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
When she found out she was the recipient of the Extra Mile Employee Award, Stewart said her first thought was “Who, me?”
She said there are so many hospital employees who are involved in the “hospitality” aspect of the hospital.
“I was surprised and honored that I was selected,” she added.
Stewart recently remarried and resides with her husband Jim in Coalport. The Stewarts have six children and 13 grandchildren.
“The Extra Mile Employee Award is special because it is driven by hospital employees,” said Walter S. Van Dyke, Chief Executive Officer at Tyrone Hospital. “It is an honor to recognize employees like Mrs. Stewart who have been singled out by their co-workers and recognized for exceptional performance.”
Recipients of the Extra Mile Employee Award receive a commemorative plaque and an extra paid personal holiday.
