DICKINSON CENTER, INC.  PRESENTS ANNUAL
ELIZABETH “SIS” SIMONS MEMORIAL AWARD

RIDGWAY - Dickinson’s Board of Governors has honored Tonya Wolfe of Ridgway as the  2012 recipient of the  Elizabeth “Sis” Simons Memorial Award.

The award presentation was made at the Board’s annual meeting on September 20, 2012.  This prestigious honor recognizes a Dickinson Center direct service employee who consistently goes above and beyond in the performance of his/her duties.  Ms. Wolfe’s selection was based upon her exemplary performance as she consistently met the highest standards of service excellence.

Ms. Wolfe has been employed with Dickinson Center, Inc. since 1999.  She began her tenure as a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) caseworker in 2000.  She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) in 2011 from Edinboro University in Erie, Pennsylvania at which time she was subsequently promoted to PHP Program Director. 

“Tonya is very deserving of this award.  She possesses the attributes of an outstanding program manager with the prerequisite clinical skills, program planning & development experience, and financial background to operate a complex service line for high-risk children and adolescents” stated Jack Goga, Dickinson Center’s Chief Executive Officer.

Wolfe received a monetary gift and will have her name engraved on the Elizabeth “Sis” Simons Memorial Award plaque displayed at the Dickinson Center main office at 43 Servidea Drive in Ridgway.  Previous award recipients include Tammy Perkins, Heidi Eastman, Ed Badeau, Barb Cole, John Ogden, Dr. Paul Francis, Michael DeStefano, Jennifer Dippold, Dawn Dovensky, Tana Funair, and Pat Work.

Elizabeth “Sis” Simons, was a founding member of the original Dickinson Board of Governors and served for over four decades demonstrating exemplary leadership, public relations, caring and dedication to Dickinson’s mission.  She achieved an honorary “life” membership on the Board of Governors until her death on July 18, 2001.  The Board established the Sis Simons Award to honor her memory and recognize her significant contributions to Dickinson Center.  

Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI) is pleased to announce the opening of the psychiatric practice of Dr. Hridayeash Pathak in its Coudersport offices.  Dr. Pathak has held a long-time practice in Northwestern Pennsylvania and presently serves as Dickinson Center’s Medical Director.  His practice has included working  with adults, adolescents and children.  He also has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of forensic patients.

Dr. Pathak will be providing care to Potter County and its residents effective Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the Gunzberger Annex, 3^rd Floor, 1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.  His practice will be on Thursdays and Fridays.  Appointments may be scheduled between the hours of 8:00a.am. and 5:00p.m. on either of these days by calling 814.274.8651.

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6.21.12

DCI Welcomes new Certified Registered Nurse Practioner

Also, Dickinson Center, Inc. is pleased to announce the practice and opening of Mrs. Janet Keslar who will serve in the capacity as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Her clinical practice will serve patients in the Coudersport and Ridgway out-patient offices. She is credentialed to serve children as well as younger and older adults.  Mrs. Keslar previously worked at Dubois Regional Medical Center in its psychiatric in-patient unit and has extensive background in psychiatric nursing. She and her husband make their home in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. For service information with Mrs. Keslar please contact DCI’s Coudersport office at 814.274.8651.