POTSDAM—Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN) Linda Stanka has been honored as the Canton-Potsdam Hospital 2024 Employee of the Year for Rochester Regional Health’s St. Lawrence Region.

 RN Stanka was chosen from Canton-Potsdam Hospital finalists who all received special recognition as Employees of the Quarter throughout this past year.

Stanka received the following accolades:

•     She took wonderful care of me, and is doing a job she was definitely meant to do.
•     Linda quickly had me laughing and I almost forgot I was there for surgery.
•     She made me feel like family.
•     She was very compassionate and knowledgeable. She made me feel safe.
•     Linda made me feel at ease and important.
•     She has a welcoming personality and is sweet and caring.
•     People like Linda, who light up a room with their smile and by simply being thoughtful, make Canton-Potsdam Hospital a great place to work.