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SRMC's Vicki Stegeman Among Caring Kind Award Recipients

LA VISTA - The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) recognized 76 Nebraska member hospital employees on Oct. 18, 2019, by bestowing them with the organization's prestigious The Caring Kind award.

For 40 years, The Caring Kind award has been given to Nebraska's most caring and compassionate hospital employees. The award honors outstanding health care employees who have demonstrated compassion for patients, cooperation with co-workers and dedication to excellence in their job responsibilities.

"The Caring Kind Award has truly become a rich tradition for the NHA and our members. The recipients demonstrate a level of kindness, caring, dedication and commitment to their patients that goes above and beyond," said NHA President Laura J. Redoutey, FACHE. "I look forward to this event every year – it celebrates all that is good in serving others."

Hospitals across the state each select one award recipient from within their respective institutions to be recognized during the NHA Annual Convention. SRMC is proud to be part of the Nebraska Hospital Association and appreciates the opportunity to recognize our volunteers and team members through this great program.

Sidney Regional Medical Center's (SRMC) Caring Kind recipient for 2019 was Vicki Stegemen, RN. Vicki has been an employee with SRMC for 30 years. Jason Petik, Chief Executive Officer also stated, "Patients love having Vicki as their nurse because they know they are in good hands." As well, Annie McCartney MSN RN, Director of Nursing, Quality, and Education noted, "Vicki Stegeman is such a Sidney Regional Medical Center complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. This institution is an equal opportunity employer and provider. 1000 Pole Creek Crossing ∙ Sidney NE 69162 ∙ 308.254.5825 http://www.SidneyRMC.com valuable member of the Sidney Regional Medical Center Acute Care team, and she is someone that can always be counted on. Vicki strives to share her knowledge with others with her role in the ER."

More than 2,500 skilled and dedicated health care professionals have received this award since its inception in 1979. This year, 76 employees were honored before more than 500 people in attendance at The Caring Kind Awards Luncheon held at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in La Vista.

The event showcases the exemplary work and care hospital employees provide every day throughout the year. Every Nebraska hospital employee plays a critical role in providing high-quality, cost-effective treatment and ensuring the safety of themselves, their co-workers and patients each and every day.

These honorees are star performers through their dedication to patients and teamwork, ensuring that care is safe, quality-driven and cost-effective for consumers, as well as for the organizations they represent.

The NHA congratulates The Caring Kind award recipients for 2019:

Lori Adams-Kunz, PharmD: Avera St. Anthony's Hospital, O' Neill

Jamileth Alvarado: St. Francis Memorial Hospital/Dinklage Medical Clinic, West Point

Rita Aschoff: Osmond General Hospital, Osmond

Gina Baker, MHD, LMHP: Boone County Health Center, Albion

Wendell Barbee, MSN, RN, CCRN: CHI Health Immanuel, Omaha

Erin Barnes, RN, BSN: CHI Health St. Mary's, Nebraska City

Laurie Batenhorst: CHI Health Lakeside, Omaha

Katie Bates, LPN: Morrill County Community Hospital, Bridgeport

Nikea Brady, CSW: Methodist Fremont Health Dunklau Gardens, Fremont

Ann Brothers: Syracuse Area Health, Syracuse.

 

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