Fairfield Department of Health CLINIC supervisor nominated as health care hero

     Karolyn Kunz, RN, Clinic Supervisor at the Fairfield Department of Health, is one of only 53 individuals or organizations in central Ohio nominated to receive the Health Care Heroes Award sponsored by Business First in Columbus.  Kunz was nominated by Clinic Medical Director, Dr. Terresa Hawthorne, who praised Karolyn’s dedication, compassion and clinical abilities.

Karolyn has been a Clinic Supervisor with the Fairfield Department of Health for seven years.  In this position, she takes care of ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic which includes supervising the staff, seeing patients, overseeing the billing, and conducting chart audits, as well as ordering and maintaining equipment. 

Karolyn said she always wanted to be a nurse in order to help people, and that same dedication still holds today.   “I’ve worked as a physician for a long time,” stated Dr. Hawthorne.  “Karolyn is one of the best supervisors and nurses I’ve ever worked with.  She is totally dedicated to the patients and the employees.  Because of that, any issues are handled respectfully and fairly.  Karolyn works extra hours to ensure that clinic records and protocols are standardized and organized.  She is a great role model as a compassionate and extremely competent professional.”