Chautauqua Star May 2, 2014 | Page 5

Community star CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2014 tLC Health network staff Honor two 2014 Long term Care employees of the year Contributed Article TLC Health Network Excellence has doubled this year for Lake Shore Health Care Center’s Long Term Care facility, as not one but two outstanding employees have been named for their top award. Both MaryAnn Lynch, LPN and Morgan Sebastiano, certified nurse’s aide have been honored with the annual Long Term Care Employee of the Year Award. “There were several great nominees again this year,” explained Brian Reader, Divisional Director of Operations, “but MaryAnn and Morgan both received a high number of votes and equally deserve to be honored for their hard work and dedication within our healthcare family and by our state association.” This year’s pool of nominees came from employees throughout several different departments at TLC Health Network as well as from long-term care residents. Voting was open to all employees of TLC Health Network that support the long term care facility in some manner. Ms. Lynch, who has been on staff for 24 years, was 5 years. She was chosen for exhibiting a positive attitude, for following up with issues promptly and working well with others. Mr. Reader added that she is known for her hard work ethic, friendliness toward residents, is always pleasant and smiling. Both winners will be honored during the 37th Annual LeadingAge Western New York Banquet being held Wed., May 7 at Samuel’s Grande Manor in Williamsville, NY. LeadingAge Western New York (formerly the Western New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging) is a regional association of over 60 not-for-profit senior care facilities and providers Pictured are TLC Health Network’s Long Term Care facilit