A respected member of the team, Jill Roethe was presented with the Rural Health Ambassador Award during the Healthcare Week Celebrations at Upland Hills Health held May 7 – May 11, 2007.

Nominated by her peers, Jill was singled out for her involvement in the community and volunteerism as well as her professionalism and quality work in the lab for over 25 years.

Roethe’s accomplishments include:

• Serving as Upland Hills Health Red Cross Blood Drive Chair for many years as well as being along time blood donor.
• Participating in cholesterol and cancer screening events in the community
• Teaching Health Apprenticeship students in the School-to-Work program for CESA#4 in Fennimore.
• Participating in Mission Trips to the Katrina-damaged areas with a group from Plymouth Congregation UCC where she also currently serves as a church treasurer.
• Serving as Past President of M, P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization)
• Serving as an active lab volunteer for the Community Connections Free Clinic in Dodgeville.

Roethe also served as Upland Hills Auxiliary President during previous building projects.

“The volunteering I’ve done has been possible because of my flexible work schedule here at Upland Hills Health, the support of my great co-workers, and a wonderful husband. Extending my medical technology skills into the community is very rewarding,” explained Roethe, “and I am very surprised and honored to bee chosen by my peers for this award.”