The society was established in 1977 as an non-profit organization exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes. The objective of MSHCSP is to promote the professional development of its members and recognition of the society.
MSHCSP was founded by Betty M. Baker of Lansing General Hospital. The first meeting of the organizing committee was held in Lansing, Michigan on November 30, 1977. Members of the committee were:
We will endeavor to provide the highest quality educational programs, enhance communication, and act as an informational resource for healthcare professionals to advance their careers and to provide the skills which ultimately will result in the continual improvement in patient care within the State of Michigan.
77-78 BETTY BAKER - FOUNDER
79-80 HENRY LEBRUN
80-81 BETTY BAKER
81-82 ROBERT HILBOLT
82-83 MERRY HOLTHOF
83-84 MERRY HOLTHOF
84-85 KATHLEEN FULKS
85-86 MERRY HOLTHOF
86-87 GARY HELFRICK
87-88 DUNCAN CAMPBELL
88-89 JOHN MAC DOUGALL
89-90 GLENDA WEBSTER
90-91 LINDA BURROWS
91-92 EVA ZAZO
92-93 JERRY GEBAUER
93-94 JOHN MAC DOUGALL
94-95 STEPHEN M. KOVACH
95-96 BRYANT BRODER
96-97 JOHN MAC DOUGALL
97-98 DAVID WISE
98-99 MARY ELLEN FORTENBERRY
99-00 ROBIN SAVARA
00-01 ANN BLASER
01-02 PENNY SABROSKY
02-03 KURT BROWNE
03-04 MARY VALESCO
04-05 MARY VALESCO
05-06 SANDRA KELLAY
Robert Hilbolt Award Receipients
Robert Hilboldt from Bronson Hospital was a founding member of the MSHCSP and contributed much to its success. He passed away unexpectedly in 1985 at which time the Society established this award in his memory. This award is the society's highest.
1986 Betty Baker
1988 Gary Helfrick
1991 Naomi Green
1992 Betty Leiffers
1993 Lou Burroughs
1995 Elizabeth “Ann” Blaser
1997 Stephen Kovach
1998 Penny Sabrosky
2001 Bryant Broder
2002 John MacDougall
2003 David Wise
2004 Mary Wagner2005 Constance "Connie" Fordyce
2005 Merry Holthof
Baker/Green Technician Scholarship Award
The Baker/Green Technician Scholarship Award is named after two of the Societies founders, Betty Baker and Naomi Green. The Award is given to recognize those technicians who clearly demonstrate the expertise in their field. The scholarship includes tuition and one night lodging to the MSHCSP annual conference held in May.
1991 Emily Paheew, St. John Hospital - Detroit
Carol Lamb, Foote Hospital - Jackson
Bonnie Dibble, South Haven Community Hospital - South Haven
David Wise, Butterworth Hospital - Grand Rapids
Janice Carroll, St. Joseph Hospital - Flint
Joanne Hawkins, Charlevoix Area Hospital - Charlevoix
1993 Carrie Ferguson, Marlette Community Hospital - Marlette
Sylvia Topolowski, Garden City Hospital - Garden City
Kim Yost, Borgess Medical Center - Kalamazoo
Joanne Hawkins, Charlevoix Area Hospital - Charlevoix
Rachelle Owen, Foote Hospital - Jackson
1994 Lois Furlong, Foote Hospital - Jackson
1995 Alicia Harper, Garden City Hospital - Garden City
1996 Ann Hicks, Foote Hospital - Jackson
Eddie Roberson, Blodgett Memorial Medical Center - Grand Rapids
1997 Janet Jackimowicz, Northern Michigan Hospital - Petoskey
1998 Randy Lintula, Genesys Health System - Grand Blanc
2001 Kim Yost, Borgess Medical Center - Kalamazoo
Debbie Schenk, St. Mary's Hospital - Livonia
Elsie Conley, Soo Area Hospitals - Sault Ste Marie, Canada
2002 Carol Scharpenberg, St. Joseph Hospital - Ann Arbor
2003 Wilma Wilder, Providence Hospital - Southfield
2004 Deborah Hardy, St. John Hospital & Medical Center - Detroit
2005 Deborah "Debbie" Halstead, St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, Howell
2007 Bonnie Dibble
Department Of The Year
This award shall be given yearly to a Central Service Department within the State of Michigan for outstanding accomplishments.
The Board of Directors will evaluate each nomination in five (5) areas: Customer Service, Education and Training, Productivity, Teamwork, and Strategic Outlook.
1999 St. Mary's Hospital - Livonia
2001 Spectrum Health-Blodgett - Grand Rapids
2002 St. Joseph Hospital - Ann Arbor
2003 St. John Hospital - Detroit
2004 Providence Hospital - Southfield
2005 Botsford General Hospital - Farmington Hills
2007 Oakwood Hospital - Wyandotte
