Bella Elogoodin is our Wholeness of Life Honoree for 2023

The Wholeness of Life award is presented annually by HSS and HealthCare Chaplaincy Network to an individual who is recognized for his or her years of providing compassionate care for patients and the dedication to promoting a balance of physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

On July 19, HSS President Lou Shapiro announced that Bella Elogoodin, our Vice President for Service Excellence is this year’s Wholeness of Life awardee.

Lou said that he considers this the most significant honor we confer on a colleague. He added that, at HSS, we pride ourselves on treating the whole person.  We understand that clinical and surgical skills are critical but we also understand the importance of treating body, mind and spirit.

Our awardee this year is a fearless leader of the Service Excellence, Language Services, and Volunteer and Intern Departments. Bella models the importance of promoting respect, communication, and team work leading by her own example. 

One of the nominators characterized Bella as a person who leads with her entire heart, compassionate, empathetic, and truly encompasses all you would wish for in a leader. Her respect for our patients and visitors and her understanding of their personal circumstances is always at the forefront of all her decision making. 
Bella has been part of the HSS community for over twenty years. Overall, Bella has an incredible spirit which she shares within her department and the entire HSS family.

Congratulations, Bella!
 

Past Wholeness of Life Honorees

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