SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR

Peggy Mazza and Gail Nolan, RSM

Sister Mary Gail Nolan of the New Jersey Regional Community was chosen by her peers to be “Social Worker of the Year 2005” at St. Barnabas Behavioral Health Center in Toms River, New Jersey.

On May 12, 2005, a special plaque and pin were presented to her by Peggy Mazza, Director of Nursing.  In her ministry Sister Mary Gail works primarily with geriatric patients who suffer from dementia and depression.  She also provides on-going assistance to family members in caring for their loved ones.

Sister Mary Gail has been a social worker for eight years.