The Show Goes on at Atlantic Health System

Atlantic Health System has once again done a seamless job of showcasing their employee’s artwork in the midst of changeover in hospital and health system leadership. The new Interim President, Trish O’Keefe, was on hand at the awards reception, as well as former President & CEO, Joe Trunfino, who has been a vocal and longtime supporter of the Healing Arts Program and especially the employee art show during his time with the hospital.  Along with always attending the awards receptions to show support for his employees and their family members, Trunfino always made it a point to enter a piece in the exhibit each year.  Although he always claimed not to be an artist, his participation in the show is a perfect display of how the NAP can bring all levels of employees together by providing a glimpse into the personal side of people only known professionally.  The NAP hopes that the tradition of leadership participating will continue with a piece from O’Keefe on display in next year’s show.

 

In the meantime, visitors to the Morristown Medical Center can take in artwork by more than 100 employees from four different hospitals through September of this year; with the winning pieces rotating through the four hospitals over the summer.  While these additional “mini” exhibits are not required by the NAP, they are a great way to allow all participating hospitals to really feel like they have some ownership of the program and are part of a larger community.  However, they do provide some extra planning on behalf of the venue coordinator, something that Ania Lesiak handles with great skill in only her second year with the program.