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In celebration of National Nurses Week, we are honoring each and every nomination in the Nurses: The Heart of Health Care program. Be sure to scroll through to see a glimpse into how each of these tireless professionals impacted coworkers, patients and families.
This program is supported by presenting sponsor BJC HealthCare and title sponsors Delmar Gardens and Mercy.
Home health and hospice nurses
Brittany Shepard
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
For being a wonderful mom and nurse!
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Ebony Evans
For being extremely sensitive and honest, going above and beyond always.
Heather Pryor
Friendship Village
We are so grateful for Heather Pryor, the director of nursing for FV at Home. Heather has been at Friendship Village for 15 years and works so hard to give her patients the very best care. Her daily contributions include conducting assessments, collaborating with doctors and, probably most of all, being an advocate for her patients.
Judy Ballew
BJC Home Care
Judy was my preceptor and as a brand-new, home care nurse, I was really impressed with her knowledge base and all of the little things that she goes out of her way to do for patients.
María Daniels
OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center
For her wonderful, dedicated hospice care.
Rose McKinnon
Visiting Angels
For her wonderful empathy for my husband who was dying of cancer, as well as for myself and the rest of the family.
Shanna Settle
Preferred Hospice of Farmington, MO
She goes above and beyond for her patients.
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