Message from Juliann Olsen, NAHUC President:
Last Revised 12/23/11
Dear Fellow Health Unit
Coordinators,
Since I joined NAHUC in 1989, I
have seen many changes in health care. With these changes, I have also seen
NAHUC change as well. We need to be flexible and change as health care
changes. We have seen an increase in facilities encouraging their staff to be
certified and supporting them in advancing in their profession. It is a
wonderful thing to see health unit coordinators supported this
way. Certification is one of the best ways to show that you know your job and
that you are qualified to do it. If you are not certified, I would encourage
you to work hard and become certified. I would love to hear about your journeys
and experiences as you do so. Please contact me via e-mail Facebook.
I would also like to give you a challenge this year. I want you to be proud of
what you do and your profession. Let others know. Let people know that you
belong to an association just for your profession. I am always surprised at how
many times I have to explain to people what a health unit coordinator
does. This year, let's share this with those whom we make contact. Take pride
in your profession. Tell them you are a member of NAHUC. Let other health unit
coordinators know and invite them to become a member, also.
Recently I was able to go to Moab, Utah and walk through Arches National
Park. The park is the site of some petroglyphs (rock engravings) that are off
the beaten path. These drawings were done hundreds of years ago by Native
Americans in that that region. They are beautiful and amazing. I think of
their courage at that time and what life must have been like for them. There is
a sign by the petroglyphs that reads: "Congratulations, you have come upon
something very unique and special. Please preserve it for others to enjoy". I
feel that way about NAHUC. We have something very unique and special in our
association. Congratulations on being members of this special association. I
hope that we can continue to enjoy and preserve it and enjoy the association
with other health unit coordinators and help NAHUC flourish for us and others
throughout this year.
All the best to you in the new year and beyond,
Juliann Olsen, CHUC
NAHUC President
3797 Chatterleigh Rd
West Valley City, UT 84128-2578
(801) 966-2022 (h)
(801) 718-0729 (CELL)
Fax: (801) 662-3333
E-mail: juliann.olsen@imail.org
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