
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, May 19, 1994                   TAG: 9405200013
SECTION: NEIGHBORS                    PAGE: S-9   EDITION: METRO 
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VA EMPLOYEE WINS 1 OF 3 NATIONAL AWARDS

Emma Dix of the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center recently received the Secretary's Award for Excellence in Nursing from the Department of Veterans Affairs. She was one of three winners selected from nominations from across the country and was honored at a ceremony in Washington D.C.

The award recognizes innovations in areas such as the care of patients with spinal cord injuries, promotion of research and continuing education and an ability to motivate patients while promoting teamwork among clinical personnel.

Dix, a nursing assistant at the Salem center, was also recognized for perfect attendence, performance and dependability.

Natural Foods Co-op elects board members

The Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op recently elected the following members to its board of directors: Mary Clifford, who is serving a second term, Dana Faulds, Jan Dowling, Tim Summers and Teeny Harden.

Richard Faulds was elected legal adviser, and Robynn Onyett and Nancy Markhoff were appointed to serve as a co-management team.

Retiring from the board after three years were Freeda Cathcart and Rebecca Talbot.

by CNB