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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.
School nurses
Angie Midnight-Oest
Rockwood School District
Nurse Oest has supported our family since we came to the school. She helps give us peace of mind while our daughter is at school. She does this all with a loving heart!
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Brandy McCann
Jefferson Intermediate School
Brandy is an amazing school nurse. She is kind, patient, understanding and caring to her staff and students. She accepts all students with loving arms and listening ears. She makes sure everyone's health plans are followed and everyone is safe.
Jane Sinnott
Parkway School District
Jane is a very dedicated and caring nurse who goes above and beyond her regular duties. She gives loving and expert care to her students and faculty.
Janis Dougherty
Academy of the Sacred Heart
For always taking care of our kiddos and having a calm, positive and pleasant disposition.
Jenny Heideman
Special School District of St. Louis County
I'm proud of her for persevering through some of the toughest times in her life and losing three of her closest loved ones. She is definitely a nurse I would want taking care of any of my loved ones.
Kelly Christian
Prather Elementary School
For always being there for her students.
Lisa Messmer
Notre Dame High School
For advocating for the elderly and teens.
Michelle Fox
MICDS
She is kind, sweet, compassionate, a good listener, a good interviewer, respectful, empathetic and just loves the students so much!
Paulette Luckett
Saint Louis Public Schools
Nurse Luckett has achieved the Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN) certification! This achievement, awarded by the National Board of Certification of School Nurses, reflects her commitment to excellence and the rigorous professional standards of school nursing.
Stephanie Presson
MICDS
For bringing the professionalism of nursing into the private school setting, and being a highly qualified nurse for the children.
Teri Herrell
Buder Elementary School
Teri loves to take care of her patients! She goes above and beyond to make sure all in her care get all of their needs met, and she does it with love in her heart!
Valerie Akers
Stone Creek Elementary
Valerie — Nurse Val to her staff and students — deserves a HUGE thank you and recognition for her knowledge, efficacy and care. Nurse Val is a hero for all. The students know how much she cares for them. Nurse Val also cares for all of our staff as well.
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