This Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I on November 11, 1918, which makes this Veterans Day that much more meaningful.
I want to honor this occasion by thanking our nation’s brave men and women – including the veterans who work here at Steward – for going above and beyond to keep our country safe. As a veteran and father of a solider, I know firsthand the sacrifices you’ve made.
This Veterans Day, we are spotlighting several of the veterans that we work shoulder to shoulder with every day. We’re illuminating their stories here and in tribute advertisements running in local newspapers across the county.
One of our colleague’s stories that came to our attention was especially noteworthy. Brian Jewers transformed his calling as a Senior Airman in the United States Air Force into his calling as a Senior Nurse Manager with Boston’s St. Elizabeth Medical Center’s Comprehensive Addiction Program. We have captured his story in this short video. Brian’s story illuminates what it means to all 40,000 of us here to be a steward.
As our nation honors the bravest among us, I want to thank all the men and women who have served and continue to protect our great nation. The integrity, courage, and commitment that you embody from your military service makes us better people and a safer country.
On behalf of the entire Steward Health Care family, thank you for your service and sacrifice. From my family to yours, I am grateful for the service you give.
With Deep Gratitude,
John Polanowicz
Chief Operating Officer
Read more Steward Health Care Veteran stories:
- Jose F. Moreno, Southwest General Hospital, Texas
- Jose Rivas, St. Joseph Medical Center, Texas
- Carmalita Williams, Wadley Regional Medical Center, Texas
- Benjamin “Ben” White, Odessa Regional Medical Center, Texas
- Tina M. Smith, The Medical Center of SE Texas, Texas
- Ken Casper, Jordan Valley Medical Center, Utah
- Jason Brauner, Jordan Valley Medical Center, West Valley Campus, Utah
- Matt Baron, Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, Utah
- Ryan Norrod, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Arizona
- Donn R. Yeager, St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Center, Arizona
- Janet Backers, Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital, Arizona
- Christina Andersen-Sinelli, Mountain Vista Medical Center, Arizona
- Karnelius Palmer, Glenwood Regional Medical Center, Louisiana
- Brian Jewers, St. Elizabeth’s Comprehensive Addiction Program, Massachusetts
- Ralph Bergeron, Holy Family Hospital, Massachusetts
- Mary Whinery, Holy Family Hospital, Massachusetts
- Jay DiCarlo, Saint Anne’s Hospital, Massachusetts
- Janet Johnson, Norwood Hospital, Massachusetts
- Scott Beckman, Carney Hospital, Massachusetts
- Stephany Godfrey, Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Massachusetts
- Jo Erhler, Rockledge Regional Medical Center, Florida
- Raj Maharaj, Sebastian River Medical Center, Florida
- Ronald Gordon, Melbourne Regional Medical Center, Florida
- Melinda Lopez, Easton Hospital, Pennsylvania
- Michael Hall, Trumbull Regional Medical Center, Ohio
- Ken Layman, Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, Ohio