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Patient and Family Choice Award

Some days Bill Moore wondered if he was actually helping the children in his care. Then patients’ families gave him a Patient and Family Choice Award.

By Christina Echegaray

He started with a career in marketing, moved to the music business, and has found his calling at Monroe Carell

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Patient and Family Choice Award

Brenda Campbell lifts patients’ spirits with smiles, humor and genuine love

By Danny Bonvissuto

“I love people, I love helping, and I love what I do. Some of the patients who come don’t want to live. Some of them don’t have any support. I let them know, ‘Somebody loves you. You’re loved. You’re worthy of being loved. You’re so special and valued."

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Patient and Family Choice Award

Catherine Stober plays health care quarterback for generations of families

By Nancy Humphrey

"Being a good doctor is meeting people where they are emotionally, physically, intellectually and helping your patient navigate this really complicated health care system that we have. I tell my patients I’m their quarterback and I’m here to help them figure out what the next step should be.”

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Patient and Family Choice Award

Small victories and success stories inspire Haley Sullivan to be a better nurse each and every shift

By Nancy Humphrey

“As a nurse I always try to think about what I can do, even if it’s just something little that can make a difference to them, make them more comfortable, and keep them in the know about what’s going on with their situation."

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Patient and Family Choice Award

First as a server, and now as a food and nutrition patient ambassador, Carla Moore cares for the same people twice

By Danny Bonvissuto

“Carla provided great care to my grandmother in her time of need. She made my grandmother feel comfortable and important. She was very nice and outgoing. We were always greeted with a smile from Carla, and she really did make a difference.”

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Patient and Family Choice Award

Thomas Akins recognized for his compassionate spirit in the Emergency Department

By Jill Clendening

Thomas Akins was named winner of the Patient and Family Choice Award.

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Patient and Family Choice Award

Donna Butler-Rawson always greets patients with a smile and reassurance — especially important in her role in the electroconvulsive therapy program

By Emily Stembridge

Butler-Rawson earns inaugural Patient and Family Choice Award for Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

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Patient and Family Choice Award

Sylvia Groth once commuted to work on cross country skis to keep an appointment with her patient. As a native Minnesotan, a little snow couldn’t stop her.

By Nancy Humphrey

Her dedication earned her a Patient and Family Choice Award.

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Patient and Family Choice Award

“Miss Pam” recognized for her care and commitment to all her “babies” in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology clinic

By Jessica Pasley

Pam Spencer honored with inaugural Patient and Family Choice Award

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