2005 Mercy Award Winner
Logan Regional Medical Center and Guyan Valley Hospital are very pleased to announce that their 2005 Mercy Award recipient is Ronald Joseph 'Ron' Chambers, Director of the Dietary Department.

The Mercy Award, which is given annually, is the highest honor an employee can earn with LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., the parent company of Logan Regional Medical Center.

To be considered for the Mercy Award, nominations are submitted by the hospital staff and then a confidential board of employees is established to make the selection. The Mercy Award winners are selected on the basis of: Consistently going beyond the call of duty in serving patients and the community; Demonstrating a level of commitment and caring that transcends the everyday; Respecting others in everything they do; and Inspiring others with compassion, dedication, and a merciful spirit

"Service above Self" is Ron's motto and he proves this to be true because he never ceases to help others. He always asks, 'What can I do to help", said Kevin Fowler, CEO of the hospital.

One of Ron's nominators expressed these glowing remarks, "I've seen Ron do wonders - he helped over 50 families during the Christmas holiday by seeing they had food, clothing, and heat for their homes. After Ron works his 12 hour days, he then goes to his other vocation. Ron is the associate Pastor of The Covenant Fellowship Church in Logan. He preaches at his church every 3rd Sunday, teaches Sunday school and coordinates the church's relief efforts to help those less fortunate."

Another employee had this to say, "Several years ago there was a family who needed to have their house repaired. The family had no money, so Ron worked with area churches and PRIDE (Progressive Rejuvenation Improvement Development Enterprise) to see that they got what was needed. As a result, they received a new roof, insulation, new floors, new dry-wall and new carpeting - Ron paid for a good majority of it out of his own pocket."

Ron has been affiliated with Logan Regional since 1984 when he managed 'The Arbor' and was the hospital's Special Function Director. In 1989 Ron was promoted to Manager of Food Service and in 1990 to Director of Dietary Services.

Ron attended WVU and graduated from Florida International University's School of Hospitality with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Prior to joining the hospital staff, Ron was the Owner/Proprietor of the Lakeway Hotel in Meade, Kansas. Ron is a member of the National Society of Healthcare Food Service Management.

"We're very proud to have Ron Chambers as one of our excellent employees and as our Dietary Director. Ron's life is filling bellies with food and the body with the Holy Spirit. Ron truly exemplifies the humanitarian spirit by consistently going beyond the call of duty in serving patients and the community. He inspires all of us with his compassion, dedication, and spirit. He is a man whose life is inspired by Proverbs 2:21 'A Good Name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold," said Fowler.

The Mercy Award, which was created in 2001, was created to honor outstanding employees who best represent the legacy of Scott Mercy (1961 - 2000) - LifePoint's founding Chairman and CEO. Scott Mercy's hallmark was his warmth, sense of humor, and dedication to living a full life, in and out of the office. He inspired others with his strong sense of purpose and commitment to high standards of care-giving excellence; a belief defined in his 'Seven Ports of Life' - spirituality, family, career, recreation, civic activities, and self-development.