Westerman receives Legislative Citation
An RAMC retiree has received accolades from state leaders.
Jolene Westerman took home a Legislative Citation for 46 years of service to RAMC Physicians Group and Reedsburg Memorial Hospital. Westerman was also given a flag that was flown at the state capital in her honor. She received the Citation from Rep. Tony Kurtz, R-Wonewoc, and Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green.
Both Kurtz and Marklein were aware of Westerman’s years of service and wanted to give her the Citation. Both are married to nurses and understand the importance of their roles.
Westerman retired this year. She said, in a statement: “Over the years, my work included being part of the front-line staff, which afforded me the opportunity to work directly with the people of the community on a day-to-day basis. This work was especially rewarding. Later, I moved into management roles, which proved to be challenging as well as gratifying. Probably the greatest challenge in working in a medical setting is the constant and rapid change in technology and processes. Most of all, I enjoyed and respected the people I had an opportunity to work with over the years. Their dedication and resilience to the constant change was nothing but outstanding."
RAMC Chief Executive Officer Bob VanMeeteren said, “I am very proud that Jolene dedicated so many years to the Reedsburg Physicians Group and Reedsburg Area Medical Center. It is truly an honor that Sen. Marklein and Rep. Kurtz came to RAMC to celebrate Jolene’s dedication and her recent retirement. I wish Jolene the absolute best in retirement.”
Westerman added that, “I have been in the company of people who have inspired me and shaped my thinking, helping me to realize the impact our work can have on the Reedsburg community. There are doctors, nurses and a wealth of support staff who make a difference in the wellbeing of our community every day. I am grateful for my years with Reedsburg Physicians Group and Reedsburg Area Medical Center, and I wish nothing but the best for the organization and everyone who makes this a great place to work. Thank you Rep. Tony Kurtz, Sen. Howard Marklein, RAMC administration, colleagues past and present and the Reedsburg community for the recognition and support."
