Sue Ouellette Awarded “Health Care Heroes Nurse Hero 2009”

At the seventh annual Maryland Health Care Heroes Awards Program, Sue Ouellette was honored as “Nurse Hero 2009,” selected from among hundreds of nominees. The Health Care Heroes program recognizes individuals and organizations in the health care industry who embody the spirit of the word “hero” -- recognizing excellence, innovation and service, education of the public, and most importantly to honor those who go beyond the definition of their jobs to enhance the health and quality of life of Maryland residents. Sue’s patients and peers have recognized her performance as exemplary.

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“Take a Daily Gratitude Walk.”

Scrubs Magazine (scrubsmag.com)
by Susan E. Ouellette
www.scrubsmag.com/articles/mind/gratitude-walk

“Look for Sue’s tips how to improve your mood” in Woman’s Day Magazine (June 16, 2009 issue).

“Tele-mental Health”

Sue has been trained in delivering mental health services via video-conferencing for the Department of Veterans Affairs to Veterans in remote areas, making mental health and medication management available to those who would otherwise not have access due to inability to travel or lack of resources in their area.

Sue is interviewed by the Washington Post’s Personal Financial Columnist on the psychological consequences of the economic crisis (February 2009).

“Sue has the ability to reach people individually, even in a large audience through her genuineness. She presents examples from her own life that people can relate to. This helps others share about their situation and begin to explore new ways to deal with stress. Sue teaches techniques to reduce stress and has participants practice them during the presentation. She really drives the point home about having choices and how to begin to shift your view point … these are life skills for everyone to learn!”

“Sue connects with the audience and speaks in a manner that makes complex information and mechanisms understandable. Her delivery is great!”

Saturday, October 11, 2008 – Keynote Speaker

Parkinson's Disease Community Education Day
Richmond, Virginia

This annual event is a joint venture of the Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC) at the McGuire VAMC in Richmond, VA, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Richmond Metro Chapter, and the APDA Information & Referral Center in Charlottesville, VA.

Friday-Sunday, August 8-10, 2008 – Stress Management, Nutrition

Living Well with Parkinson Disease Weekend Retreat
Lignonier, Pennsylvania

Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania

Antiochian Village Conference and Retreat Center

This one-of-a-kind weekend retreat for those with Parkinson disease, their families and caregivers will feature nationally and internationally recognized speakers discussing new ways to manage Parkinson disease and exploring the social, spiritual, psychological, and physical perspectives of living with Parkinson disease. Sue presented a session on Stress Management and on Nutrition.

"Sue's understanding of the material is extensive and her delivery is great. She connects with the audience and speaks in a manner that makes some of the complex information and mechanisms, understandable."

Friday-Saturday, September 7, 2007 – Stress Management

Managing Parkinson’s Symposium: A Healthy Living Perspective

American Parkinson’s Disease Association

Hampton Roads Chapter

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sue’s interactive presentation on stress management was part of a team-taught approach to the Parkinson’s Pyramid®.