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Julie Kropacz

March 3, 1959 - August 13, 2020

Our dear friend and colleague Julie Kropacz, Head of Quality, Improvement and Transformation at Herts Urgent Care (HUC), sadly passed away of cancer on 13 August. After being with HUC since its formation, it's impossible to describe how sadly she will be missed and her passing leaves a huge gap. She initially started as a Driver and District Nurse Call Handler and over time progressed through our services to becoming a key leadership figure. Julie wanted to deal with her illness in her own quiet and private way. Our executive team supported her along the way to help her and her family through this sad and dark time. We are all incredibly shocked at her passing - we know she is loved and respected by so many people at HUC, and many of you will be thinking of her and carrying her in your hearts. Julie was also well known to many of our commissioner colleagues and other stakeholders and we know they share our pain at losing her. This online book of remembrance is a way for us to capture our memories of Julie for her family and for the future. From an organisational perspective, she was absolutely instrumental in the set up and launch of all our services, as well as many pilots and service enhancements. Yet she also always had an ear for colleagues and acted as a role model and inspiration for many with a can do attitude. She will never be forgotten. Our hearts and thoughts go out to her husband Mark and daughter Phoebe at this very difficult time.

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Viral Ballachanda 2020-08-19 23:23:53 wrote:

I truly don’t even know where to start. The past few days feel like a blur and it still feels surreal . What can I say about our Julie.. .... I have worked very closely with Julie for 4 years now, I joined a very strong team who had high standards. Julie was very protective of her team and the reputation of HUC. She gave me the support and encouragement to grow into my role even when I doubted myself. She was always there to push me outside of my comfort zone and then step back and say “see I knew you could do it” . There are soooo many memories we share. A simple look at each other and we would know what each one was thinking or her seeing my puzzled face and she immediately knew I needed some help. She was my mentor at work and without her I would not have been able to do the role I do today. We have had many days at work where we have laughed so much we have ended up in tears. There have been times when our team have had to be told to keep quiet as we have laughed so loudly. Julie was the most humble, selfless woman I have know, she was an ambassador for HUC and always stood for what was right. Julie thank you for being you. The most inspirational, dedicated and humble person I have had the pleasure to have known. You have touched so many lives and you will always hold a very special place in my heart. May your beautiful soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to Mark and Phoebe and I pray that you find a way to cope with your loss. You’ll be missed forever Julie xx ❤️

Viral Ballachanda 2020-08-19 23:23:53 wrote: I truly don’t even know where to start. The past few days feel like a blur and it still feels surreal . What can I say about our Julie.. .... I have worked very closely with Julie for 4 years now, I joined a very strong team who had high standards. Julie was very protective of her team and the reputation of HUC. She gave me the support and encouragement to grow into my role even when I doubted myself. She was always there to push me outside of my comfort zone and then step back and say “see I knew you could do it” . There are soooo many memories we share. A simple look at each other and we would know what each one was thinking or her seeing my puzzled face and she immediately knew I needed some help. She was my mentor at work and without her I would not have been able to do the role I do today. We have had many days at work where we have laughed so much we have ended up in tears. There have been times when our team have had to be told to keep quiet as we have laughed so loudly. Julie was the most humble, selfless woman I have know, she was an ambassador for HUC and always stood for what was right. Julie thank you for being you. The most inspirational, dedicated and humble person I have had the pleasure to have known. You have touched so many lives and you will always hold a very special place in my heart. May your beautiful soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to Mark and Phoebe and I pray that you find a way to cope with your loss. You’ll be missed forever Julie xx ❤️

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