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"There can be no distractions on the road to equality for all"
Keep your eye on the ball. It’s what we teach our young people. It is also appropriate guidance for all of us now, as we work to process the hurt, intense outrage and anger over the death of a black man in Minnesota by a white police officer, and as we work to direct that energy into positive change.
How Uncle Sam helped a mother of two realize a dream to serve others as a nurse
The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines the word “Pollyanna” as describing, “a person characterized by irrepressible optimism and a tendency to find good in everything.”
Getting to the Heart of Teamwork
Patient, surgeons team up for first-time heart procedure. "There was something about Dr. Hammock and Dr. Arnold-They just gave us a good vibe. We were all very much at ease with what needed to be done."
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Are you eligible for screening?
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in the United States and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Many people are unaware they have lung cancer until it has reached an advanced stage, making it more difficult to treat and reducing the survival rate.
Donor Stories - Shanna Winter
I am a registered organ and tissue donor because I have seen first-hand how lives are impacted along every part of the donation spectrum. I have been the ICU nurse caring for a patient who has suffered catastrophic injuries, explaining to their…
Grief, Loss and Change Quiz
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Compliance
Infection Control
Patient Rights and Ethics
Safety For Patients and Volunteers
Donations purchase new technology for EMS students
The region’s heart care network is stronger thanks to more than $45,000 in donations.
Behavioral therapist helps patient find hope, earns ICARE award
Terry Henry’s ability to connect with a suicidal patient led to his nomination for and receipt of an ICARE Award for Excellence.
Donate Life - Tara Frank
Tara Frank, RNIn 1972, my second oldest brother was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system. My parents were initially told he would maybe live to be 5 years old. Fast forward to 2025 and…
Surgical Team earns Who's Your Angel Award
This surgical crew received a Who’s Your Angel nomination from parents Jordan and Ty Elsie, of Payson, IL. The Foundation Office presented the Who’s Your Angel awards on June 13 and 18.