Baptist Corporate Linda Stutts, the Service First winner from Corporate, proves character can’t be bought. When she found a $20 bill and all attempts to find the owner failed, she donated the money to the Baptist Memorial Health …
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DAISY winners: Angels or nurses?
Frightened patients with chronic illnesses found peaceful comfort in the hands of the recent NEA Baptist DAISY winners. Cynthia Lindstrom, RN, 5 West “Cindy’s confidence gave us confidence. I’m not sure she isn’t an angel. We were blessed …
Read More »DAISY winners practice tender compassion
Two recent DAISY winners pulled heart strings while caring for patients. At Baptist Memphis on 5 East, Stephanie Clark, RN, cared for a dying patient, leaving an indelible mark on the family and pastor. “She was so caring, …
Read More »Lung research expert “Dr. O.” earns prestigious board seat
The Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG), a global cancer research community, recently named Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD, a Governing Member on the SWOG Board of Governors. A researcher with Baptist Cancer Center, Dr. Osarogiagbon, or more widely known around Baptist …
Read More »Baptist Golden Triangle PR team brings home top honors
The Baptist Golden Triangle public relations team brought home six “Maggie” awards from the Mississippi Hospital Association Society for Health Care Marketing and Public Relations. The Baptist team received two Awards of Excellence, three Maggie Awards and Best …
Read More »Tribute honors 60-year nursing legacy
Baptist Women’s Hospital has honored nurse Barbara Helms for her 60 years of service through a new award, The Barbara Helms Tribute Award. Posted in the pediatric emergency department, the award will recognize Baptist team members whose work …
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University of Memphis honors eight Baptist nurse leaders
The Loewenberg College of Nursing’s “50 Leaders in 50 Years” includes significant Baptist representation. Nancy Averwater, Dana Dye, Susan Ferguson, Shelia Fleming, Beverly Jordan, Joshua Roberts, Sharon Stubblefield and Cindy Wooten were celebrated because they meet the needs …
Read More »Baptist Women’s Service First Champion sacrifices repeatedly
Katie Valle was recently recognized as the Service First Champion at Baptist Women’s Hospital for her tireless work as an MRI technician. Many times, she placed her family and personal life on hold to help fill in shifts …
Read More »Breast cancer survivor walks to remember
In 2002, when Martha Gunter was diagnosed with breast cancer at 45, the Memphis native and cash posting specialist with Baptist Medical Group literally began her own walk to recovery. Her initial treatment plan included chemotherapy, a mastectomy …
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