Local Waverly Health Center worker earns award

Lara Kyhl of New Hartford was one of eight Waverly Health Center staff members named as September/October Spotlight on Values award winners.

​Winners are determined via nominations by co-workers, patients and community members.

​Kyhl, who works at the Waverly Health Center’s emergency department, received WHC’s Quarterly Provider Spotlight on Values Award. 

​Her nominators wrote, “Lara works incredibly hard in the ED and always provides excellent patient care. She is a natural leader and has established a long history of teamwork, forward vision, and compassion. Lara is intelligent, can easily apply her knowledge and skill in patient care and teamwork. She is a true asset to Waverly Health Center. She is a leader in the ER. She is respected by staff, colleagues, and patients. Lara is a compassionate provider that strives to provide great care and at the same time, support her co-workers.”

​WHC has adopted six values which include compassion, enthusiasm, excellence, innovation, integrity and leadership. The Spotlight on Values program recognizes WHC employees, volunteers and physicians for demonstrating these values. Patients, visitors and employees are encouraged to submit nominations for the WHC Spotlight on Values honors. Nominations can be submitted online at  WaverlyHealthCenter.org/ThankYou or at any Spotlight on Values ballot boxes placed throughout the health center.