Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 October Star Awards. This month’s BRMC and OGH recipients were Joe Warner, PTA, and Katie Weaver, RN, respectively.
Joe Warner starting at BRMC in 2011 as a physical therapist assistant in the outpatient rehabilitation services. He was honored as the BRMC October Star Award recipient.
“Joe has been a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant at BRMC for 14 years, and his commitment to patient care is truly exceptional. Known for his skill, professionalism and compassionate approach, Joe consistently goes above and beyond to ensure his patients thrive. Many returning patients specifically request Joe, a testament to the trust and results he delivers time and time again,” said his nomination. One patient shared, “He always helps me recover. He knows exactly what I need when I come in. He’s very polite and talks to me, which helps me relax as he completes his work. I always feel great! Thank you, Joe!”
Katie was presented the OGH October Star Award. She is a nurse in the med surg unit and has been at OGH since 2007.
“Katie consistently demonstrates exceptional teamwork and leadership. She willingly serves as an excellent preceptor and charge nurse, handling staffing challenges and urgent situations with remarkable composure and a positive attitude,” said her nomination. “Katie is truly a team player on the second floor, always approachable and ready to address questions or concerns, or to find the answers when needed. Her professionalism and collaborative spirit make her an invaluable asset to nursing staff, aides and the entire second floor team.”
The Star Award is presented monthly to an employee who demonstrates outstanding performance and inspires the same in others. Staff members are nominated for exceptional customer satisfaction, continuous performance improvement, teamwork, communication, ownership/accountability and excellence through co-worker or patient nominations.
The following were also nominated for Star Awards at BRMC: Donna Dallary, EVS; Lucas Moore, food & nutrition. OGH nominees were: Dawn DuBois, RN, sub-acute rehabilitation; Cindy Dushaw, RN, third floor; Breanne Wetherby, EVS.
Star award recipients receive a chamber of commerce gift certificate, additional paid time off, a certificate of recognition and the star award parking spot.
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