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Lynne Zultanky, MSRT
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lynn_zultanky@bshsi.com

(Norfolk, Va– August 04, 2006) –Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center has promoted Joyce Williams, R.N., to nurse manager of the Transitional Care Center. She also is nurse manager for the Acute Rehabilitation Unit. In both positions, she is the head nurse in charge of payroll, scheduling, hiring and supervising the department’s nursing staff.

Williams has worked for DePaul almost 27 years, holding several job titles and receiving numerous accolades from her supervisors and colleagues. Recently, the Acute Rehabilitation Unit earned a 2006 National Excellence in Healthcare 5-Star Award for providing Excellent Customer Service from Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC). PRC, headquartered in Omaha, Neb., is a nationally known healthcare marketing research company. The Transitional Care Center recently received a perfect score for their state inspection.

Prior to working at DePaul, Williams worked for Sentara Norfolk General for two years. She also worked for one year at Chesapeake General Hospital. Williams completed her training as a registered nurse at Norfolk State University.

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Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System is a leading health care organization known for providing care for the whole person with grace and clinical distinction. Bon Secours brings together a network of hospitals, primary care practices, ambulatory care sites and continuing care facilities to provide quality health care services to the residents of Hampton Roads. Bon Secours, which employs more than 4,500, includes: Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Mary Immaculate Hospital, Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View, Bon Secours Maryview Nursing Care Center and St. Francis Nursing Center.