Windsor, VT – Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC), a Dartmouth Health member, has named Gloria LaClair, a cook, MAHHC’s Employee of the Month for December 2024. MAHHC recognizes employees who consistently exceed expectations, with reliability and daily dedication to their work.
In her role, LaClair organizes and prepares food for breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients and staff. She also assists in the supervision of kitchen staff in the absence of other on-duty employees. She joined MAHHC in October 2000, and colleague Lena Bohacova nominated her for this recognition.
“Gloria exceeds the expectations of her job. She had perfect attendance and has gone [the] extra mile to ensure all patients and guests are given the service they expect,” Bohacova said. “She is very organized and keeps everything clean and neat. If you are looking for anything in the kitchen walk-in or the storage room, ask Gloria. She knows!”
About Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center
Founded in 1933, Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) is a not-for-profit community hospital network in Vermont, including the critical access-designated Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Historic Homes of Runnemede, a senior residential care campus, in Windsor, as well as the Ottauquechee Health Center in Woodstock. A member of the Dartmouth Health system, MAHHC provides primary care and a comprehensive suite of specialty services, along with 25 inpatient beds, a therapeutic pool and an acclaimed, fully modernized 10-bed Acute Rehabilitation Center. Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is dedicated to improving the lives of those it serves and is at the hub of a wide network of community resources that have partnered to cover gaps in services and improve overall population health. One of the largest employers in the area, MAHHC acknowledges its employees as its greatest asset and has been recognized by the Governor's Office with an Excellence in Worksite Wellness award.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), is a recent recipient of Best Practice recognition by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) for health care quality, and is recognized by the American Hospital Association (AHA) as one of the "Most Wired" hospitals for integration of technology to boost clinical performance. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has awarded MAHHC with Level 3 status, the highest level of medical home designation.