PATSY PITTS SELECTED AS EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
AT NORTH COUNTRY ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP

Watertown, New York --- The physicians and staff of North Country Orthopaedic Group are pleased to announce the selection of Patsy Pitts, transcriptionist, as Employee of the Year 2004. 

Staff physician Arthur C. Peckham, Jr., M.D. and managers Carol Esposito and Debra Weaver presented Ms. Pitts with the award. This is the fifth year NCOG has presented an employee with the award.

“Patsy has worked for our group for almost 20 years – her dedication, precision and amiable personality have contributed to the maturity of our transcription department and ultimately lead to our decision in choosing her as this year’s winner,” comments Dr. Peckham. “Patsy’s professionalism and sense of humor makes her a joy to work with.”

“I am truly honored to receive this award,” states Ms. Pitts. “It has been a pleasure to work with both the group’s staff and physicians over the years. It has been exciting to watch the group evolve into the practice it is today.” 

North Country Orthopaedic Group specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, and nerves. Its clinical staff of orthopaedic, sports medicine and rehabilitation specialists provide 70,000 outpatient visits each year for problems ranging from sprains, dislocations and broken bones, to arthritis, back pain and osteoporosis. The group has offices in Watertown and Lowville. 

For further information on those services provided by North Country Orthopaedic Group, please call the Watertown office at 782-1650 or the Lowville office at 376-5163. Additionally, information is posted on the group’s website at www.ncortho.com.