For Immediate Release

Contact: 
Monique Murphy-Mijares
Marketing Director
760-731-8432

June 13, 2008

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Pam Treister, RN Named Fallbrook Hospital’s Patient Choice Award Winner

Fallbrook, CA – When Fallbrook Hospital asked former patients to nominate nurses who exceeded expectations, the community responded with an incredible number of nominations. The Patient Choice Award recognizes the exceptional care, comfort and compassion offered by the nurses at Fallbrook Hospital, and honors one nurse in particular.

As part of National Nurse’s Week, May 6-12, Pam Treister, RN, was presented with the award at a hospital nursing ceremony. Why would Fallbrook Hospital ask former patients to be so involved in spotlighting an exceptional nurse, rather than making the choice internally?

“Sometimes it’s just too hard to spot one nurse when there are so many nurses in our hospital doing such an incredible job caring for our patients,” says Janet Colvard, Chief Nursing Officer for Fallbrook Hospital. “That’s why we asked patients to help us make the choice. They see the little things that matter so much on a very personal level.”

Pam has worked as a nurse at the hospital for over 18 years with 8 years in the ICU and most recently in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department.  The most common comment from her patients was regarding her compassionate care. 

“Working in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department is a joy”, says Pam.  “The patients and co-workers are like family.  It’s amazing what you can learn, not only about health issues, but about life.” 

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