UW Medical Foundation Shining STAR Award

The UW Medical Foundation presents the Shining STAR award to three employees for their exemplary service, dedication to patients and collegiality with fellow employees.

This award is given out annually and is based on an employee/physician's dedication to all four of the following values:

• Service: The employee/physician's innovation provides a service beneficial to the team, department, organization and/or the customer
• Teamwork: The employee/physician demonstrates that he/she is a team player and recognizes the importance of working together and communicating effectively to achieve shared goals
• Attitude: The employee/physician maintains a positive, upbeat attitude and promotes exceptional customer service
• Resourcefulness: The employee/physician demonstrates creative and unique ideas that lead to an improvement in workflow and efficiency, or positively influences customer service

	Timothy Chybowski, MD, Pediatrician   Dr. Chybowski has been serving patients of UW Health for 22 years. He works tirelessly to ensure his patients receive the best care possible.
	Kristin Kurtz, Patient Resources Specialist   Kristin was honored for her work helping patients select physicians and health care providers as well as handling the vast increase in the volume of individuals who use the Medication Assistance Program.
	Joan Premo, RN Registered Nurse Team Leader   With the UW Medical Foundation for over 22 years, Joan received the award for her hard work in providing excellent care for our patients in Sun Prairie.