Enloe's Message Jolene Francis

Enloe Health employs thousands of nurses. In fact, these caregivers make up the largest portion of our workforce.

Learn more about these caregivers from Donna Larson, Enloe’s Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, and Sandra Bernstein, Enloe’s Senior Director of Nursing Operations. They chat with Jolene Francis, Enloe’s Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications, in the latest Enloe’s Message.

They share what initially drew them to nursing, the proudest moments in their careers and the biggest challenges nurses face when it comes to providing outstanding care. Plus, they go over the upcoming Nurses Week celebration and share a special message.

Enloe Health is governed by dedicated community board members. The Enloe Board of Trustees volunteer their time and service to ensure that our local, nonprofit health system continues the legacy of health care established by its founder, Dr. N.T. Enloe.

In this episode of Enloe’s Message, Jolene Francis, Enloe’s Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications, and Mike Wiltermood, Enloe’s President and CEO, chat with members of Enloe’s Board of Trustees.

Board Chair Walt Schafer and immediate past-chair Denise Adams drop in for a candid conversation. They explain their motivation for volunteering to help govern Enloe Health, what they have learned through their involvement with the organization, hurdles Enloe faces and more. Plus, they share a message they hope all Enloe caregivers will hear.

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The spring will bring several celebrations to Enloe Health.

Get all the details when Jolene Francis, Enloe’s Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications, sits down with Mike Wiltermood, Enloe’s President and CEO, to talk about the upcoming festivities — and more.

They go over the Leadership Awards, which will be announced later this month to recognize those who consistently demonstrate the organization’s values, and the importance of the event. Plus, they encourage caregivers to share the initiatives their departments are taking on for the betterment of the community and the organization by submitting a poster for the 2024 Quality Summit.

The two also discuss changes to National Physicians Week, National Nurses Week and Caregivers Week. Finally, they share why the organization decided to add Veterans Day to its list of Enloe-observed holidays and what that means for caregivers.

The first six months of Enloe Health’s fiscal year have come to an end. How did the organization perform and what are the projections for the future?

Find out in the February episode of Enloe’s Message. Jolene Francis, Enloe Health’s Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications, and Kevin Woodward, Enloe Health’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, discuss the organization’s performance.
They go over some of the services that saw growth, strategic investments the organization is making, how caregivers contributed to a good performance and more.

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Sean Maiorano, D.O., Enloe Health’s new Chief Medical Officer, has been in his role for about 90 days.

To help caregivers get to know the longtime hospitalist, Jolene Francis, Enloe Health’s Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications, sits down with the father of two to learn about his background, what drives him, and how he came to Chico.

The two also dive into Butte County’s future Family Medicine Residency Program, which will bring new physicians to Enloe Health, and the organization’s focus on physician engagement.

The new brand, Enloe Health, has been revealed!

Some caregivers have had questions about the unveiling. Mike Wiltermood, Enloe Health’s President and CEO, and Jolene Francis, Enloe Health’s Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications, address some of the common questions and wish caregivers a happy holiday season.

The two go over the cost of the rebrand, the reasons for it and more. Plus, they discuss the organization’s strategic plan and Mike shares a special message of thanks for our caregivers.