Shakopee Staff Say Farewell to Sports Medicine Specialist Molly Monyok
By Colleen Holst
Molly began her DOC career on August 4, 2014 in the Sports Medicine Specialist (ATC-Athletic trainer) role at MCF-Shakopee. This was a new role at the SHK facility, as previously the CIP program was located at the MCF-Togo facility.
Molly jumped right in to learn the ATC role as it related to her specific responsibilities as well as learning the bigger role as a member of the CIP team. Molly's role was a very important one as she was responsible for assessing IP's to ensure they met the physical requirements for participation in phase one of the program. Molly had regular interaction with the entire Health Services team and CIP team. She quickly became a valuable resource for the nursing staff, medical providers, and CIP staff.
Molly's energy and willingness to pitch in and help out wherever she could was so appreciated by the entire Health services team and CIP Team. Molly was instrumental in guiding the nurses and medical providers through the new EHR (electronic health record) system; she grasped the new system very quickly and shared her knowledge with the entire team, we certainly wouldn't be where we are today with the EHR without her!
Molly was dedicated in her role as the athletic trainer in CIP. She invested her time in physical training, encouraging healthy eating along with teaching incarcerated individuals how to live a healthy lifestyle. She encouraged the CIP participants to never give up on themselves and to always strive for more. Her role as the athletic trainer is an integral part of the program. Molly was a huge asset to the CIP program and will be missed.
Words from Molly on her last working day:
Wow! I cannot believe this day has come! After working in the Challenge Incarceration Program for almost 9 years, the time has come for me to move on to another adventure. As a 3rd generation employee of the state, I was honored with the opportunity to apply my skills and knowledge in such a unique setting. I have learned a lot from the staff here and will truly miss my coworkers in medical, in CIP, and across the DOC. Thank you all for the support and encouragement towards me on my new adventure.
L-R: Warden Guy Bosch, previous CIP CPD Kevin Fors, Sports Medicine Specialist/ATC Molly Monyok, Director of Clinical Operations Colleen Holst, CIP CPD Tabitha Jeffries
