JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) recently announced Liz Mehus as its Legend Award recipient for the first quarter.

The Legend Award is the most prestigious distinction for a JRMC employee. The Legend Award recognizes employees who exceed expectations and make a difference in the lives of those they serve.

JRMC Home Health Manager Shar Trevithick nominated Mehus because Mehus went out of her way to find homes for a patient’s pets while the patient received care.

“When a JRMC patient was discharged to her sister’s home, the patient was extremely concerned about the welfare of her many cats. Liz worked diligently to find homes for more than 30 cats, making phone calls and even going to the patient’s home and helping to find, catch and deliver the cats to their new owners. Liz truly went above and beyond,” Trevithick wrote.

Mehus joined the JRMC team in 2010. She lives in Valley City with her husband, Dan, and three sons, Sam, Max and Joey.

JRMC’s 350 employees cast anonymous votes to select the Legend Award winner.

The purpose of the Legend Award is to inspire, motivate and capture the moments that define JRMC. The goal is to help employees and volunteers connect to the sense of purpose that brought them to the organization. This award is for employees who’ve made extreme efforts to benefit their patients and colleagues.

“The nominations inspire staff members to continually be the best, exceed expectations and make a difference in the lives of those we serve,” said JRMC Chief Executive Officer K.C DeBoer.

Once nominated, both JRMC administration and employees voted on their favorite nominees and their stories.

“JRMC goes above and beyond for its staff from our Legend Awards each quarter to employee engagement,” JRMC Human Resources Manager and Chief Operating Officer, Ricki Ramlo said. “We are grateful for our employees’ commitment to caring for our patients and our community.”

The Legend Award first began in 2012. Since then, more 30 individuals were named legends and more than 100 employees were nominated.
To read Mehus’ full story, visit www.jrmcnd.com/.

L to R): JRMC Chief Financial Officer – Beverly Feiferlick, President and CEO – K.C. DeBoer, Liz Mehus, and Home Health Manager – Shar Trevithick. Photo: JRMC