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As part of National Hospital Week, Lawrence General and Holy Family Hospitals recognized two employees last week for their commitment to the organization with Excellence Above All Awards.
Lawrence General nurse Kristin Foley and Holy Family nurse Ari Fisher, were nominated by their peers and chosen by a selection committee to receive the awards based on their outstanding professionalism, attitude, performance, achievement and customer service.
In a nomination letter, Foley of Methuen, was described as “a veteran RN who has devoted 28 years of exceptional service.”
“She consistently maintains the highest standards of patient rapport, professionalism and safety—a testament to her enduring passion for nursing excellence. Her ability to sustain this level of performance over such an extended period represents an extraordinary achievement that has positively impacted countless families during one of life’s most significant moments for our patients,” the nomination continues.
Fisher of Bedford, N.H. is Holy Family Hospital’s emergency room clinical leader. His nomination letter notes “He embodies the highest standard of clinical practice, innovation and compassionate leadership. Not only does he consistently go above and beyond to elevate patient care, but he also strives to drive meaningful change within the department by developing deep rooted relationships with everyone he works with. He takes the time to explain processes and modeling the desired outcome to ensure the department’s success.”

Interim President and CEO Diana Richardson poses with Holy Family Hospital Excellence Above All winner Ari Fisher of Bedford, N.H. (Courtesy photograph.)
