Nutrition, Food, Linen and Environmental Services

Andie Sullivan, Annette Campbell, Avery Hildreth, Bernice Boomhower, Cindy Hogg, Donna MacCoy, Winnie Ovelson, Erica Kulyk, Francis Ubaldo, Hector Grande, Jane Kushnerick, Jelou Conceja, Jennifer Lainey, Jodi King, Joyce Pring, Judy Scharfenberg, Kathy Westphal, Katia Velasquez, Katrina Misner, Kayley Hynek, Keri Bowie, Kimberly Mank, Leah Wilkins, Linda Darnell, Lisa Olson, Louise Windley, Ludivina Gardoce, Lynette Hovelson, Marianella Soberon, Marites Hernandez, Marlon Moulic, Mary Towe, Mavelle Linganay, Mayelin Mora, Peggy Grndberg, Rhamwil Linganay, Rolinda Romero, Sandra Hatch, Sasi Catacutan, Shiela Pajarillaga, Sidney Dewart, Tammy Arsenault, Tanya Levitt, Theresa Vargas

A strong, united team can overcome even the most challenging circumstances. When unexpected events disrupt hospital operations, it takes adaptability, teamwork and unwavering dedication to ensure patient care continues seamlessly.

The Nutrition, Food, Linen and Environmental Services team (NFLES) at St. Mary’s Hospital demonstrated these qualities throughout a year filled with disruptions. From water damage and equipment malfunctions to temporary program relocations, they worked together to minimize service interruptions and maintain a smooth operation for staff and patients.

 The Environmental Services team played a crucial role in quickly preparing spaces for reopening, responding to daily challenges with resilience and efficiency. Despite the unpredictability of room closures and relocations, they ensured that return-to-service cleaning was completed on time, often ahead of schedule, so that hospital operations could continue without delay.

At the same time, the Food Services team adapted to space limitations, using half of the cafeteria for equipment storage and later as a Connect Care training space for 11 months. Despite these changes, they ensured that patient meals and cafeteria services continued with minimal disruption. Their positive energy turned challenges into opportunities, even taking menu suggestions from contractors who had become part of the St. Mary’s family.

Beyond their core duties, these teams uplift one another. Whether helping transport meal carts, decorating hospital spaces or organizing the Acts of Random Kindness award, they foster a culture of support and connection.

The NFLES team has strengthened both patient care and workplace morale, proving that teamwork truly makes a difference.