For more information contact:
Jessica Korpi
Human Resources
735-4200, ext. 3113
jkorpi@bamc.org

Pete Carriveau is selected as Bay Area Medical Center’s Employee of the Month for October.

(Marinette, Wis.) – Bay Area Medical Center recognizes Pete Carriveau as the Employee of the Month in October and acknowledges seven others as Service Care Stars.

Carriveau has been a Physical Therapy Assistant in the Physical Therapy Department since 1994. Pete graduated from Crivitz High School and went on to attend UW Stevens Point where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Wellness and Health Promotion. He later attended NWTC where he obtained his degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Carriveau is described as a hard working patient advocate that always displays a positive attitude. He deals with difficult patients and does so with courtesy and consideration. Ann Kresl, Director of Rehabilitation stated, “Pete is an awesome worker, giving the patient dignity, respect and superb care.”

Pete commented this about his employment at BAMC, “I have seen a lot of changes in the ten years I have worked for the hospital. I enjoy working for the hospital and working with very dedicated co-workers.”
Pete and his wife Jessica live in Marinette with their two children, Trent and Maija.

Seven other employees have been named Service Care Stars for exemplifying the hospital’s Service Care standards. These employees are:

• Marne Sterzing, Nursing Supervisor, for making a positive first impression;
• Linda Shaver, Pharmacist, for treating others as guests;
• Lori Hemphell, Medical Technologist in the Lab for developing service recovery;
• Doreen Haulotte, LPN on the nursing float pool for communicating effectively;
• Amy Bohl, Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapy department for serving others from a team-centered approach;
• Deb LeMay, Employee Health Coordinator for projecting a positive attitude; and
• Lisa Fischer, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy department for making excellence her goal.

These employees are also recognized on BAMC’s website at www.bamc.org/servicecare/10-04.html.