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Today's Date: February 20, 2008

St. Joseph’s Volunteer Services Director receives recertification 

     HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – The Southeastern Directors of Volunteer Services in Healthcare Organizations (SDVSHO) recently announced Susan Rima, Volunteer Services Director at St. Joseph’s Mercy Health Center, has been approved by a panel of her peers for recertification.

          Director of Volunteer Services certification is open to SDVSHO members who are interested in reaching and maintaining greater educational competence and a higher level of professional standards. Rima, who has been with St. Joseph’s for 10 years, will be awarded her SDVSHO recertification license at the organization’s annual March meeting and conference at Williamsburg, Virginia.

     “It is truly a privilege and an honor to know Susan and to have her re-certify with SDVSHO,” said SDVSHO Certification Chairman Robby Scucchi. “She is truly an inspiration to the organization and a fantastic friend who has been wonderful to work with in this capacity.”

     For those who are interested in becoming members of St. Joseph’s Volunteer Auxiliary, please call Rima at (501) 622-1033.

     A member of the Sisters of Mercy Health System, St. Joseph’s is a not-for-profit Catholic hospital and two-time recipient of the large-company Gold Award at the Governor’s Family Friendly Employer Awards ceremony in the spring of 2006 and 2007. For further information on the Arkansas Governor’s Family Friendly Employer awards, as well as services and employment opportunities offered by St. Joseph’s, please visit saintjosephs.com.