News & Events

Alverno Nurses Recognized with Daisy Awards 

On April 4, 2025, Trinity Health Senior Communities proudly recognized the quarterly winner of our DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses:  Theresa Nielsen, RN, B.S.N., health information management coordinator at The Alverno in Clinton, IA.  Theresa was lauded at a celebratory ceremony at The Alverno last week, as was her colleague Tammy Scott, a THSC DAISY Award nominee.  

THSC Chief Nursing Officer Dennis P. White read both nurses' nominations.  About Tammy Scott, he said:  "She is the first person to advocate for a resident and their needs.  She has stopped her work many times to sit with residents and listen to their concerns."

When presenting Theresa Nielsen with the DAISY Award, Dennis quoted from her nomination:  "Individuals like Theresa are not just invaluable assets to their teams; they are also transformative forces capable of shaping a more compassionate future for health care as a whole.",

Congratulations, Theresa and Tammy!

Trinity Health Senior Communities Presents Inaugural “Heart of Trinity Health” Awards

Heartwood Lodge’s Julie Emmons Honored On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Trinity Health Senior Communities (THSC) held its first Heart of Trinity Health Awards Ceremony. Colleagues from across the National Health Ministry gathered at “watch parties” at their respective communities to take part in the live Teams event.

The Senior Community Excellence Award honors a community that has demonstrated success in living out the Trinity Health Mission and Core Values and developing an environment where residents and colleagues thrive. THSC Mission Leader Michael Prince presented this award to Mercy Village in Fort Gratiot Township, MI.

The Sister Catherine McAuley Living Mission Award is presented to the colleague who best demonstrates and embodies our Core Values and Mission as “a compassionate, transforming healing presence” for residents and colleagues. Laura Carroll, colleague relations partner, special projects, announced the winners:

First Place:  Patricia Carpenter, hospitality concierge, St. Paul’s (South Bend, IN)
Second Place:  Susan Zambelli, business office assistant, Fraser Villa (Fraser, MI)
Third Place:  Julie Emmons, RN, Heartwood Lodge (Spring Lake, MI)

The Sister Angela Gillespie Servant Leader Award is presented to the people leader who has demonstrated an outstanding Mission-driven leadership ability exhibiting communication, trust, cooperation, and respect for differences among team members. Laura Carroll announced the winners:

First Place: Kimberly Wessell, director of sales, St. Joseph of the Pines (Southern Pines, NC)
Second Place:  Gloria Mrozek, resident experience supervisor, Glacier Hills (Ann Arbor, MI)
Third Place: Crystal Campagne, administrator, Mercy Village (Fort Gratiot Township, MI)