These three wonderful individuals are being honored for their extraordinary concern for the welfare and happiness of patients and community served by Redmond Regional.
"We are extremely proud to recognize Dr P.J. McElhone, Lauren Lyle, and Charles Carlisle for their efforts on behalf of our patients and our community," said John Quinlivan, CEO of Redmond. "Their exemplary work and compassion sets a high standard for healthcare professionals. We’re proud to have them as a part of our Redmond family. Our patients benefit from the kind of commitment to humanitarian concerns that Dr. McElhone, Lauren, and Charles demonstrate each day."
Charles volunteers two days a week while serving as Vice President of the Redmond Volunteer Auxiliary. A certified Red Cross Volunteer, he is also a trained member of the Community Emergency Response Team.
Charles is very involved with his community. He volunteers with the Garden Lakes Church Food Pantry and Meals on Wheels and serves at the Westminster Presbyterian Church as an elder and on the Building and Grounds Committee.
Lauren has proven her excellent nursing skills in her ability to soothe the stress of a patient about to undergo surgery and the patient's family with her smile, quick wit and a quiet prayer.
She uses her skills in bargain hunting to fill food boxes for the needy, a mission she helps organize through her church.
Her compassion has earned her frequent compliments from patients and their family members.
Dr. McElhone is a family-focused, patient-focused, community-focused physician, being an active volunteer in his church and Saint Mary's School. He also puts in time for Operation Smile, an organization that provides free cleft palate surgery to patients around the world.
He is even learning Spanish to better serve the Spanish-speaking community of Rome.
Congratulations to you all.
Photo: From left to right is Charles Carlisle, Dr. McElhone and Lauren Lyle.