October 16, 2013

A sibling rivalry of sorts has pitted Bethesda North and Good Samaritan against one other for a good cause.

Good Samaritan challenged Bethesda North to see which hospital, along with several other sites, could drum up the highest percent participation in the United Way campaign. So far, Bethesda North has pulled ahead with 17.7 percent. Good Samaritan has 13.4 percent.

The total participation percentage for Good Samaritan includes team members from Good Samaritan Western Ridge. Bethesda North includes Arrow Springs, Bethesda Butler, TriHealth Evendale and TriHealth Surgery Center West team members.

• Donate online now to boost your site's total participation!

This is the first time the sites have participated in the challenge. What's at stake - other than pride? The winning hospital will receive a visit from several administrators of the losing hospital who will serve treats to team members while in costumes.

Participating administrators include:

Good Samaritan

• Jamie Easterling, executive director of hospital operations
• Helen Koselka MD, executive medical director
• Paula Niederbaumer, vice president and chief nursing officer
• Manager to be determined

Bethesda North

• Barb Boyne, executive director of hospital operations
• Mike Bain MD, executive medical director
• Stefanie Newman, vice president and chief nursing officer

TriHealth's United Way campaign continues through Friday, Oct. 25.

Get more information about the campaign and other events and fundraisers happening across our system.