Paula Ranes Named Hedrick Medical Center Employee of First Quarter 2023

CHILLICOTHE, Mo. — Paula Ranes, a patient access representative at Hedrick Medical Center, was honored as the hospital's Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2023. Steve Schieber, CEO, presented the award to Ranes at a ceremony held in her honor.

The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service, going beyond the call of duty to support fellow employees or to comfort or assist patients and their families.

In her nomination form, Ranes’s co-workers said, “Paula takes so much pride in her work and provides compassion to our patients when speaking to them. She displays excellent customer service by going above and beyond to support our patients. Paula always helps her co-workers and is constantly wanting to learn to improve processes. She makes the working environment a positive experience for everyone.”

In recognition of the award, Ranes received an Employee of the Quarter certificate, the parking space of her choice for three months, her photo posted in the hospital, her name engraved on a plaque displayed in the hospital, and recognition in local media.

Photo caption: Paula Ranes receives the Hedrick Medical Center Employee of the Quarter Award for the first quarter of 2023 from Steve Schieber, Chief Executive Officer.

Hedrick Medical Center is a member of Saint Luke’s Health System, which consists of 14 area hospitals and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and home care services. Founded as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, our mission includes a commitment to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. The health system is an aligned organization in which the physicians and hospitals assume responsibility for enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people in the metropolitan Kansas City area and the surrounding region.