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Credo Award Winner

Calm, cool and collected, Lamar Bowman shines in high-pressure situations

By Kathy Whitney

For his professionalism, kindness, patience and nursing skills, Bowman, assistant nurse manager, was recognized with a Credo Award.

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Credo Award Winner

Katonya Graham’s dedication and persistence saved a patient’s life

By Leigh MacMillan

“Without Katonya’s efforts, the patient would not have seen us in a timely manner. This is condition where any delay in treatment can result in death or disability."

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Credo Award Winner

Paula Ciero fun toy toolkit puts children at ease during clinic visits

By Christina Echegaray

From fidget bracelets to sound tubes to "squishies," Ciero finds ways to make children smile.

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Elevate Team Award

Patient Flow Discharge Lounge staff wins Elevate Team Award

By Wayne Wood

“This team is fully invested in the vision of creating capacity, so that we can meet the needs of our patients in our community.”

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Five Pillar Leader Award

Lori Rolando sets an example of working hard but protecting work-life balance

By Jill Clendening

For her work, the Occupational Health Clinic Director was recognized with a Five Pillar Leader Award.

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Credo Award Winner

With each pediatric heart surgery she schedules, Alicia Kepley builds a rapport with families

By Nancy Humphrey

Alicia Kepley. Photo by Erin O. Smith. When parents receive a call from Monroe Carell…

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Credo Award Winner

No matter the situation, Jessica Stroh always finds the right way to show people she cares

By Wayne Wood

"Jessica is an exceptional nurse and one of those people who brings humor and light at just the right moment. This could be to a patient with a difficult diagnosis, a new staff member who is overwhelmed, or a colleague having a tough day."

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Elevate Team Award

VUH’s Radiology Command Center Team earns award for quick action to address contrast imaging global supply shortage

By Kathy Whitney

The team's quick actions meant contrast imaging studies were reserved for people with emergent health situations, like heart attacks and strokes.

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Five Pillar Leader Award

Terri Brady is driven to improve mental health services for children

By Nancy Humphrey

"When you get up every day and know the work you do matters, and the people you work with feel the same way, it’s pretty easy to be inspired.”

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