Mary Cannon was chosen as the Carson City Hospital "Associate of the Month" for September 2007. Mary is a part-time nurse aide in the Peds/Med/Surg unit. Her co-workers said she "goes out of her way to help out patients and co-workers" "is knowledgeable in many different areas of the hospital," "completes any duty asked of her," "rarely misses any time and volunteers to pick up extra hours to help out," "often makes suggestions to improve things for the benefit of patients and co-workers," and "she has a very caring personality and puts the needs and wants of patients, families and co-workers as a first priority."