St. Louis is proud to be a national leader in healthcare and life sciences research. The area’s medical institutions draw top talent from around the globe.
For the eighth consecutive year, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reaffirmed this reputation and honored local nurses with the Nurses: The Heart of Health Care program — a contest and section supported by presenting sponsor BJC HealthCare and title sponsors Delmar Gardens and Mercy.
The nurses recognized throughout the program share several identifying characteristics: compassion, respect and empathy. They work in hospitals, clinics, schools, residential facilities, in-home care and even virtually. They educate, console, relate, comfort and endear themselves to patients and families.
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The program began with a call for nominations. The public was encouraged to nominate nursing professionals who made an impact on the lives of loved ones and the community at large. The community answered with over 260 nominations.
These tireless professionals deserve unfading recognition during National Nurses Week, which is being celebrated May 6 - May 12, 2024.
Read the community’s nominations in the collections below:
We also featured four nurses that were selected by each of our sponsors as outstanding nurses in their organizations.
Mary Marlen of Memorial Hospital Belleville, Dawn Anderson of Evelyn's House, Michael Oliver of Delmar Gardens and Kevin Ross of Mercy.
Thank you to presenting sponsor BJC HealthCare, title sponsors, Delmar Gardens and Mercy for partnering with us on this amazing tribute.