Voorhees, NJ, December 10, 2024 — Four Jefferson Health employees in New Jersey recently were recognized with Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Awards for their commitment to exceptional care and exemplifying the positive impact caregivers have on patients, families, and colleagues.

The honorees include Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital Patient Care Technician Melissa Chalfant, of the Intensive Care Unit; and Jefferson Stratford Hospital Patient Care Technician Sarah Flaer, of the Emergency Department — as well as Jefferson Washington Township Hospital's Intensive Care Unit Secretary Dawn Valora, and the Respiratory Team.

Chalfant, of Atco, was described as a “lifesaver” by a patient’s family for her compassionate care and support during a challenging time. Flaer, of Cinnaminson, showed exceptional leadership by guiding two newer staff members after a challenging code, Valora, of Gloucester City, provided comfort to a patient’s family during a difficult day, staying beyond her shift to offer support. Lastly, the Respiratory Team at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital was recognized for its dedication and teamwork in managing complex cases during a demanding weekend.

BEE honorees — nominated by patients, visitors, nurses, physicians, and employees — are non-nursing employees who work side-by-side with clinical nurses to provide exemplary patient care and improve the patient experience. This award complements the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, bestowed on nurses who make a profound difference in the lives of their patients and their families. For more information, visit www.JeffersonHealth.org.

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About Jefferson 

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospital campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.