Rewards
Kandy Cia Retires After 50 Years at Infirmary
Congratulations to Kandy Cia, a nurse on 4W at the Infirmary, who recently retired after spending more than 50 years at the Infirmary. Kandy graduated from the Infirmary’s Nursing program in April 1968 (her class photo hangs in the Education Hall at the Infirmary), and she began working at the Infirmary in 1971. Coworkers praised… View Full Post
Chae Brewer Named Service Hero at Hot Springs
Chae Brewer, a nurse manager on 2W in Hot Springs, was named a Service Hero for displaying the value of EXCELLENCE. Chae was nominated by a coworker who praised her skill as a nurse and her commitment to her team and patients. “Chae always displays excellence and is an incredibly gifted nurse. She understands throughput,… View Full Post
Susan Rima Named Service Hero at Hot Springs
Susan Rima, Director of Volunteer Services in Hot Springs, was named a Service Hero for displaying the value of COMPASSION. Susan was nominated by a patient she helped during their stay. “Susan did not know me, but still made sure that I had the clothing I needed. I was five hours away from home and… View Full Post
Dr. Ribakare Named Service Hero at Hot Springs
Divine Ribakare, D.O., an internal medicine specialist in Hot Springs, was named a Service Hero for displaying the value of EXCELLENCE. Dr. Ribakare was nominated by a nurse for the “above and beyond” care she provides her patients. “She never acts rushed when caring for her patients. She is an example of true caring.” Due to… View Full Post
Carl Cooney Named North’s Employee of the Quarter
Congratulations to Carl Cooney, North’s Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2020. Carl works on the EVS team and has not missed a day of work in five years! North’s Employee of the Quarter program was created to recognize excellence of team members that support their coworkers/teammates, patients and the hospital through… View Full Post
Rachel Farnam Named Service Hero at Hot Springs
Rachel Farnam, a unit coordinator on 2W in Hot Springs, was named a Service Hero for displaying the value of EXCELLENCE. Rachel was nominated by a coworker who praised the care she provides to patients. For example, Rachel makes fidget sleeves to help occupy confused patients, so they don’t pull out their lines. “She is… View Full Post
Dr. Shafizadeh Named Service Hero at North
Stephen Shafizadeh, MD, FAANS, a neurosurgeon at North, was recognized as a Service Hero for displaying the value of COMPASSION. Dr. Shafizadeh was nominated by the family of David Duch, who was admitted to North in late 2019 for a possible stroke. “When Dr. Shafizadeh entered the room, we knew David was in the right… View Full Post
Sarah Cogburn Named Service Hero at Hot Springs
Sarah Cogburn, a RN in Hot Springs’s ICU, was named a Service Hero for displaying the value of COMPASSION. Sarah was nominated by the daughter of a patient who passed away during her stay in ICU. The patient’s daughter praised Sarah’s care, especially since the family was unable to be with her due to COVID-19… View Full Post