SOMERS POINT - Shore Medical Center held its annual Guardian Angel Pinning Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 12, where staff members were honored for providing passionate and exceptional care to Shore’s patients. The Guardian Angel program enables grateful patients and families to thank a Shore caregiver with a donation to Shore Medical Center in their honor.
Throughout the year, Shore’s Guardian Angels are recognized individually at presentations in their department, where they receive a certificate and hear the thoughtful words shared by the patient about the difference their Shore Guardian Angel made in their experience. The Guardian Angel Pinning Ceremony each December brings the year’s Guardian Angels together to receive their Guardian Angel pins in the company of their family, friends, colleagues and even the patients who nominated them.
Shore Lightkeeper’s Society ManagerMary McGuckin, who also runs the Guardian Angel program, welcomed guests and expressed gratitude to the patients and families who support Shore through the Guardian Angel program.
“The Guardian Angel program was founded in 2007 to give patients and their families an opportunity to show their appreciation for the dedicated men and women at Shore who care for them by making a donation,” McGuckin said. “While supporting the medical center, these gifts also shine a spotlight on the exceptional caregivers at Shore, making them an example for their peers and emphasizing our commitment to patient-centered care.”
“To our hospital guardian angels, thank you for your unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of others," Chief Nursing Officer Jill Shulz said. "Your work is a light in the darkest moments and your kindness leaves a lasting impact on every life you touch. We also honor those patients who received that special extra care and took the time to acknowledge them through our Guardian Angel program.”
McGuckin then called up each recipient and Shulz presented them with a custom designed Guardian Angel pin to wear proudly on their badge as a symbol of the difference they made.
To see the complete list of Shore Medical Center’s 2024 Guardian Angels, at www.shoremedicalcenter.org/about/news/archives.
