Soroptimist club show appreciation of Barton staff during pandemic and Caldor Fire

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe honored Barton Memorial Hospital staff for their outstanding community support throughout the pandemic and recent Caldor Fire.

Nearly 1,000 handwritten thank you cards were distributed to every
employee throughout the organization and all employees were entered in a raffle for 20 additional prizes.

"Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers have faced extraordinary challenges,” said Julia Ward, president of Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe. “We hope this small gesture makes every Barton employee feel appreciated and acknowledged. Thank you for your tireless efforts to serve the community."

Barton returned a sincere thank you to Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe for this heartfelt gesture. They said it meant so much to the staff to be acknowledged for their fortitude during challenging times and a job well done.

Photo:
Left to right (front row)
Peggy Blowney, Julia Ward, Patricia Stockdale, Linda LaFavor Coyle, Julie Clayton, RN, Erika Bernal, MA, Sue McLaughlin

Left to right (back row)
Sarah Trickey, RN, Victor Huerta, Katie Irvin, Dr. Matthew Wonnacott, Jane Moore, Ellen Comancho, Elaine Welch