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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.
Nurses in the ICU
Abby Meyer
St. Luke's Hospital
Abby took great care of my wife in her last days.
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Amy Kuehn
Christian Hospital
For always putting her patients first and pushing for growth and education in the field.
Anna Gall
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Anna is a silent leader in the unit. Many of the nurses go to her for knowledge and expertise. She precepts the new nurses coming into the unit, welcomes them and helps them feel comfortable. She is the definition of a caring nurse. She takes the time with each patient and with the family of the patient.
Ashley O'Brien
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
For caring for a patient for over an year.
Brittany Ragsdale
Parkland Health Center
Brittany has been a great mentor. She is passionate about her patients and shows her caring and nurturing side to everyone around her. She is always willing to help in a time of need.
Dashawn Smith-Washington
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
For his dedication to the patients under his care.
Diane Miller
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
For being a dedicated RN for more than 40 years.
Erica Gruzeski
SSM Health
Her thoughtful service.
Erin Anderson
Barnes-Jewish Parkview Tower
For making me feel human when I was so sick and helpless. The care and kindness she showed me at one of the lowest times of my life really got me through a very rough period. She was a super nurse and I hope everybody is blessed to receive the care I did from such a wonderful person.
ICU Care Team
Gateway Regional Medical Center
This team provided the highest quality and most compassionate care for our entire family. Dealing with losing one family member and then immediately having the other family member fall critically ill was difficult for the entire family. The ICU team was AMAZING and we are so grateful for all they did for us!
Jacqueline Frey
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Jacqueline is an incredibly hardworking and dedicated ICU nurse.
Katie Thompson
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
For working long hours, and her ability to bounce between different departments easily.
Kelle
BJC HealthCare
I would like to thank her for being selfless and a very caring nurse.
Kelle Hall
Christian Hospital
For being a kind and thoughtful nurse.
Philip Sinn
Memorial Hospital Belleville
For being a wonderful nurse!
Rebecca Bogowith
Mercy Children's Hospital St. Louis
For having the biggest heart.
Sarah Collier
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
I underwent four surgeries for a brain tumor. I know I had my ups and downs. I thank all of the nurses who took care of me after the surgeries. They were all so kind and patient with me.
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