LANSING, Mich. — Felix Chalu, MSN, NP-C, RN at McLaren Greater Lansing, has been recognized as one of the Lansing Latino Health Alliance’s 2018 Outstanding Hispanic/Latino Caregivers.
This award is given annually to a caregiver who has made a significant difference in the life of a patient, exceeded expectations in carrying out their responsibilities, and demonstrated professionalism in the workplace. Chalu was nominated by a coworker for exemplifying excellence in those areas. An excerpt of the nomination is included below:
“I am writing to nominate Felix Chalu, MSN, NP-C Nurse Practitioner for the 2018 Outstanding Hispanic/Latino Caregiver Award. I have known Felix for over two decades since he began his career at McLaren Greater Lansing in 1998. Felix was born and raised in Cuba. He began his nursing career in Cuba in 1985 and was successful in obtaining his bachelor’s degree in nursing from The Superior Institute of Medical Science in Villa Clara, Cuba. He served as a Registered Nurse in Cuba, caring for patients with acute and chronic renal, cardio vascular, and respiratory diseases. He eventually moved into nursing leadership and became the manager of an Intermediate Care Unit. In 1995 Felix felt the need to seek new opportunities for himself and his family and made the decision to leave Cuba and immigrated to the United States. As a dedicated health care provider, Felix sought to continue his love for nursing, yet found himself starting his nursing education over, as his degrees obtained in Cuba were not recognized in the United States. Throughout the past 20+ years, Felix successfully obtained a Nursing Assistant Certification and an associate degree in nursing from Lansing Community College and most recently a master’s degree in nursing, - MSN, NP Adult/Gerontology, from Spring Arbor University. Felix is currently practicing as a Nurse Practitioner at McLaren Greater Lansing. Felix’s diligence and commitment, not only to the Hispanic/Latino patient population, but also to nursing overall, is commendable.”
Before Chalu took the stage to accept his award, he said, “McLaren has been special to me. There was a point in my life back in 1997 when I was trying to get into the medical field to start this journey. McLaren opened the door and took a chance on me and gave me the opportunity to be where I am today.”
The Lansing Latino Health Alliance was founded as an advocacy organization in 2003 with the mission of raising the health status of Latinos in the greater Lansing area. Since 2003, the Alliance has informed the community and policymakers of health discrepancies and health needs of Latinos, advocated for change and improvement, and testified before legislative committees on these issues. The Alliance regularly collaborates with Lansing hospitals on various projects.
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