PHIL Award Winner
December 2009
                    Stephen Catton was honored as a PHIL Award recipient because of his willingness to jump
                    in and help in any situation. Steve works for his patients and it becomes obvious to anyone
                    who meets him.

                    After working a variety of jobs, Steve received his Associated Degree of Respiratory
                    Therapy from North Central Michigan College in 1981. He has been a Staff Therapist at
                    Northern Michigan Regional Hospital (NMRH) since the fall of that same year - over 30 years
                    now! In 1982 Steve completed the Registry exam and became an RRT.

                    Steve always puts the patient first and does not rest until all needs are met. What also sets
                    Steve apart is his willingness to share respiratory knowledge with fellow staff members and
                    patients.

                     Steve has enjoyed being a part of respiratory care as it has transformed from an ancillary
                     service to an actual team at NMRH. "In the future I strive to continue improving my skills in
                     the Pulmonary Diagnostic, and all other clinical areas, because that is what provides our
                     patients a high level of care and confidence," says Steve.
Stephen Catton
Northern Michigan Regional Hospital
Petoskey, MI
Steve Catton receives
the PHIL Award.