Each Thursday, we randomly feature a medical center employee.
This week, we learn more about Barbara Harrison, office associate in the department of psychiatry.
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Barbara Harrison |
- Name: Barbara Harrison
- Hometown: Waverly, Iowa
- No. of years at UNMC: 15
What is your best memory from your time at UNMC?
My best memory is from when I was awarded the Most Valuable Employee Award in December 1997. I was totally shocked. The girls even gave me a tiara, banner and made me feel really welcome and needed. The Silver ‘U’ also was a surprise and I wear my blue shirt proudly. It was an honor to receive knowing that my peers were the ones who chose me.
Our four brand values are leadership, commitment to excellence, working together and being a trusted resource. Pick one and tell us a time you witnessed it embodied at UNMC.
As an intake coordinator in the department of psychiatry, I love being a trusted resource. I take information from the individual or family member, assess the urgency and make sure they get to the appropriate provider. One time I received a thank you note from a lady saying I was her “angel without wings on earth” that day. It makes me feel good to make a difference in getting patients the help they need.
List three things people may not know about you.
- I went back to school at UNO thanks to the benefits provided by UNMC. Not sure which direction I will take but I’m loving the classes.
- I organized my husband’s 100th consecutive year family reunion. More than 300 people attended from all over the United States and normally there are around 100 people, so the reunion was a huge success.
- My husband and I are the chairpersons for the 52nd Iowa State Square and Round Dance Convention in 2014 to be held at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs. I still enjoy square and round dancing despite a severe car accident that left me partially disabled. I also cue rounds. Cueing rounds means that I am the one on the microphone giving dance instructions to the dancers on the dance floor.
Proud to say you are a welcome addition to our family and we are more than just cousins, it's more like sisters. Keep up the good work, I am so very proud of you!
What a wonderful person to have highlighted today!!! Barbie (as some of us affectionately call her) has a critical role in our department and she is appreciated tremendously!
Barb is great! We love her! 🙂
Barb is the most honest and repectful person I know and I am so proud to have her for a friend.
Barb what a great honor and you deserve it so very much.. Your right hand help in the coming 2014 SW Federation convention we honor you for all you have done for all of us.we love you
Congratulations Barb! What a terrific honor for a terrific gal!!!
Congratulations Barb,
I did not know what you did. I am proud to know you.
you deserve it! Thanks for your help Barb in pet therapy and with my roomate:))
Congratulations Barb – You have worked hard to get where you are now. I remember after your accident when the doctors told you that you might not be able to walk again on that leg. Boy, have you shown them and everyonelse what determination and hard work can do for you.
Congrats Barb. You are a wonderful person and truly deserve this. You always hop above and beyond for others