PHIL Award Winner
April 2007
                              
Chris Riedy received the first PHIL Award on April 19, 2007. Chris is the epitome of an exceptional
Respiratory Therapist and is deserving of much recognition. She has been with St. Joseph Mercy
Health System for 19 years and is dedicated to her profession, patients and St. Joseph Mercy
Health System. During high-pressure emergent situations, Chris reacts with great professionalism
and is a calming presence to those around her.

Chris loves what she does and her care and concern extends beyond her patients. In her tenure
with SJMHS, she has enjoyed being a part of the medical and technological advances that have
helped those with acute and chronic lung diseases live longer with an improved quality of life.

Chris is an advocate for organ donation and is active member on the St. Joseph Mercy Health
System Trauma and Gift of Life Committees. In addition, every year during Season of Giving at
SJMHS, Chris organizes the Respiratory Therapy department’s Adopt-a-Family, and champions the
United Way efforts for the department.

Chris was both honored and surprised to receive the PHIL Award, saying, “Everyone works as a
team to do the best thing for the patient. This was possible because of the great teams I work with.”
Christine Riedy
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI
Christine Riedy