NEWS AND COMMUNITY
2010 Memorial Day Drive
May 27, 2010
IUPUI Senior Biomedical Engineering Design Class
April 23, 2010
Catheter Research, Inc. Annual ESOP Meeting
April 9, 2010
Employees of CRI donate to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development
February 15, 2010
CRI Welcomes Biomedical Engineer Jane N. Nguyen
January 01, 2010
CRI Welcomes Biomedical Engineer Nathan D. Glass
December 15, 2009
CRI Participates in United Christmas Service Donor Program
December 03, 2009
Thanksgiving Campaign 2009
November 18, 2009
Team CRI/ Thomas Medical participates in the American Cancer Society Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
October 17, 2009
2010 Memorial Day Drive
May 27, 2010
In honor of Memorial Day, CRI employees maintained their tradition of remembering America’s fallen soldiers. Our employees raised money by purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win cash and prizes. All proceeds raised by the employees were met dollar-for-dollar by CRI management.
This year, we honored the sacrifice of Brandon A. Barrett, who died while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan. CRI employees honored Brandon with a moment of silence during an employee meeting, and sent notes of tribute and remembrance to Brandon’s family along with a monetary donation in his memory.
IUPUI Senior Biomedical Engineering Design Class
April 23, 2010
The students of William Combs’ Senior Biomedical Engineering Design Class (BME 49200) were invited to visit CRI, to get a first-hand look at a medical device manufacturing and design company. When the students arrived, General Manager, Christine Cook took them on a plant tour so they could see some of the materials and processes as product was being assembled . Following the plant tour, CRI treated them to a catered lunch, during which they interacted with employees from CRI’s Engineering and Quality departments.
With just a few weeks before graduation, these biomedical engineering design students took this opportunity to share their senior design presentations with classmates and CRI staff members. General Manager Cook stated, “The students from Bill Combs’ Biomedical Engineering Design class are an exceptionally bright and talented group of young people. It bodes well for the future of Indiana and the healthcare industry that such talent will be helping to find new and exciting treatment solutions for the industry and the entire medical field ”
Catheter Research, Inc. Annual ESOP Meeting
April 9, 2010
On Friday, April 9, 2010, the employees of CRI held their annual ESOP meeting. During that meeting, the employees heard a “state of the company” address from President, John A. Steen, and from General Manager, Christine Cook. Employees received their 2009 participation statements, and Dr. Steen expressed his appreciation to all employees and owners of the company, stating, “…thank you for all of your contributions to the success of Catheter Research…a company in which you have a growing ownership!”
CRI ESOP Trustee, Mr. Steve Thompson, CPA, of Trusted Advisor Services, also addressed the employees and made a brief ESOP educational presentation . He congratulated all employees for their excellent management of the entire business of CRI, which resulted in an outstanding increment of 36% in share value for the year ending December 31, 2009 when compared to the prior year.
Employees of CRI donate to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development
February 15, 2010
On January 12, a series of earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 6.5 to 7.3 devastated Haiti. Shortly thereafter, CRI employees started bringing in donations to help the earthquake victims. CRI president John Steen quickly noticed the generosity of the employees and offered a dollar-for-dollar match by CRI. A check for $1,000 was sent on January 22, 2010.
CRI Welcomes Biomedical Engineer Jane N. Nguyen
January 01, 2010
Jane Nguyen has recently joined CRI as a Biomedical Engineer.
Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University, with minors in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics. While pursuing her degree, Jane worked with the Space Engineering Institute working on an autonomous robot cooperative system, a joint project with Texas A&M and NASA. She was part of a co-op program with The Texas Heart Institute in Houston and worked with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M supporting pathologists in the analysis of cardiovascular pathology in various biomedical devices.
Nguyen moved to Indianapolis at the end of December. As a member of the engineering team, she helps drive development projects for catheter applications.
CRI Welcomes Biomedical Engineer Nathan D. Glass
December 15, 2009
Nathan Glass has recently joined CRI as a Biomedical Engineer.
Mr. Glass received his Bachelor of Science degree through Purdue University, with a minor in Chemistry. While pursuing his degree, he worked on several medical design projects and also studied computer aided design and economic theory. Mr. Glass began his career in 2001 as a Pharmacy Technician, compounding patient-specific medications in a highly regulated inpatient hospital setting in Indianapolis. He also chaired the Department of Pharmacy Technology for National College in Indianapolis.
His main responsibilities at CRI include product development and design, biomaterials research and sourcing. He is also involved in the design of product manufacturing processes and process improvements.
CRI Participates in United Christmas Service Donor Program
December 03, 2009
Christmas is the season of giving and for Christmas 2009, CRI ‘adopted’ two large families from the United Christmas Service Donor Program. Wish lists were compiled for members of each family, and employees selected gifts to purchase. Clothes, shoes, coats, household items, toys, books, and other items were collected throughout December.
The gifts were delivered to the families on the Friday before Christmas. At one location, the school social worker was there and wrote the following Thank-You message to CRI employees; “You all really went over the top with this. I believe (the family members) were genuinely speechless. I too was struggling with words. We all thank you all so very much. This experience for all has been terrific.” Jim Oakley - School Social Worker IPS #27 & 384. December 03, 2009
Thanksgiving Campaign 2009
November 18, 2009
During the month of November, employees were reminded that CRI is more than just a great company to work for – it is a place to practice friendship, learn respect for others, and encourage a sense of community. Part of our responsibility to our community is to take care of people less fortunate. Employees took this to heart, and donated generously to the Wheeler Mission and its annual Thanksgiving Day dinner.
Employees also brought in non-perishable food items to donate to four local families in need. CRI provided whole turkeys and hams along with grocery-store gift cards. Everything needed for a complete Thanksgiving meal was delivered to the families a few days before the Holiday.
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Team CRI/Thomas Medical participates in the American Cancer Society Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
October 17, 2009
On Saturday, October 17, 2009, employees and friends formed Team CRI/ Thomas Medical to participate in the American Cancer Society Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.The team members endured a brisk and windy three mile walk in downtown Indianapolis.
In the weeks prior to the walk, all employees of CRI participated in various fundraising efforts including a raffle in which General Manager Christine Cook, and VP of Operations Gary Cerasale, personally delivered a home cooked meal for the lucky winner. Altogether, CRI was able to contribute nearly $1,500 to the American Cancer Society.
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