A CGH Medical Center Publication November 19, 2020

On National Rural Health Day, CGH Medical Center isbeyond proud to announce that Ashlea Canady, MD, FACS, General Surgery, has beenhonored with the 2020 Rural Health Hero Award from the National Center for Rural Health Professions (NCRHP)forunwavering dedication to excellence in rural healthcare education and mentorship.

National Rural Health Dayrecognizes the uniquehealthcare challenges that rural citizens face and offers an opportunity to honor the achievements of rural health professionals in providing care to their communities.

The Rural Health Hero Award is meant to recognize a major contribution to rural healthcare by a rural health care provider. Dr. Canady was nominated with unanimous support by NCRHP for the award due to her commitment to a rural community, dedication to selfless service, humility as an exemplary role model, compassion for all, sincerity and tenderness of heart, and allegiance to student precepting for UIC College of Medicine Rockford.

“We are truly blessed to have Dr. Ashlea Canady on our faculty. Dr. Canady’s contribution to healthcare, education and membership in a rural setting speaks to her knowledge, skill, compassion and work ethic,” said Dr. John Myers, MD, Chairman of the Department of Surgery, UIC College of Medicine Rockford, and Dr. Fazlur Zahurullah, MD, Clerkship Director for the Department of Surgery, UIC College of Medicine Rockford. “Dr. Canady’s commitment to rural community is a shining example to all medical students, especially those with aspirations to serve in rural settings. Her ability to connect with students as an educator and mentor goes well beyond the example she sets. The recognition of 2020Rural Health Hero award is welldeserved as all heroes don’t wear capes but this one indeed wears a mask.”

Congratulations, Dr. Canady, on your selection as 2020 Rural Health Hero!

Dr. Ashlea Canady Honored with 2020 Rural Health Hero Award

Ashlea Canady, MD, FACS, CGH General Surgery, is presented the 2020 Rural Health Hero Award from the National Center for

Rural Health Professions via Zoom. Shane Brown, CGH VP of Physician Services and Clinics, presented the award.

• Dr. Ashlea Canady Honored with 2020 Rural Health Hero Award• Sunshine Award Winner• Extraordinary Nursing Moments• Caring Fund Scholarships• Appointments Required at CGH Ready Care• Welcome New Employees• DOT Physicals• November Employee of the Month• December Birthdays• Bright Lights for Bright Memories Thank You• Blood Drive: December 3

Ashlea Canady, MD, FACS

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you a healthyand safe holiday!

Watch for pictures fromthe turkey distribution

in the next issue of Communique.

The CGH Caring Fund Scholarship was created in 2014 by the CGH Caring Fund Committee and is funded 100% through CGHMedical Centeremployeecontributions. The scholarships are for any CGH Medical Centeremployees who are continuing their education through trade school/college/university and is meant to support those who are pursuing careers in any field. Full- and part-time students may apply. Four $500 scholarships will be awarded for the 2021 Spring semester. Deadline to apply is December 1.For more information and application details, please visitheartbeatcgh.com/cgh-caring-fund.

Caring Fund Scholarship

Extraordinary Nursing MomentsAs a CGHMC DAISY co-coordinatorit has been my joy to help inimplementing the DAISY International Award for Extraordinary Nurses. As you may know, any nurse may benominated by a patient, family member, visitor, fellow nurse, doctor, or other CGHMC employee. Literally, anyone can nominate a nurse online beginning at the CGHMC home page. Listening to a patient’snomination letter of their nurse evokes strong emotions such as awe and pride. Equally so is seeing our CGHnurses displayed on the DAISY international web site each quarter. Such an honor! The observer will agree, a nurse’s very simple action can mean infinitely more to thepatient/family. A nurse’s compassion, strength and critical thinking skills are truly a thing to behold.

As I get more acquainted with our DAISY winners and nominees, there is a realization of how deeply our CGH nurses care for their patients and co-workers alike.Without listing any names, read on for the heart felt words of our CGH DAISY nurses.

“I would say that “my wish for my patients is that their experience with us is the best it can be. Whether they are here for a day, or a week; on good terms, or bad; I hope my patients feel well cared for during their stay.”

“I wish for all patients to receive the comfort, care, and respect they need when they are here at CGH!”

“My hope for each patient is to have the best experience with the birth of their child and make memories that they will treasure for the rest of their lives and share with family and friends.”

“When talking and seeing our patients, my goal as a nurse is for my patients to always feel comfortable with their care. I am always reassuring them, there isn’t any question that is “stupid” which I always hear. They should be able to confide in me knowing I am listening. Patients should always end a discussion or walk away knowing all their questions have been answered, medical needs have been resolved (or in process) and feel a relief of any fear they may have had. We as nurses jobs are to help make a difference. I am a true patient advocate. My patients medical care and their feelings will always come first.”

“I hope there is a way for my patient who receivestreatment twice weekly to see her child who lives in an-other state and she hasn’t seen for three years.”

These are the wishes of DAISY nurses. There are manyDAISY moments unfolding everyday around each of us.If you believe that you have witnessed a truly specialinteraction, please nominate that nurse. Nurses do not work for the recognition or gratitude, but a nod that they have impacted a life in a positive way does surely put a spring in one’s step.

Stephanie Waller, RNDaisy Co-Coordinator

Jill Bryan, a certifiednursing assistant (CNA) in CGH Medical Center’s Digestive Health Center, was recently recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinaryservice. The Sunshine Award was created tohonor and recognizeoutstanding service and compassionate care by those in non-nursing roles, such as CNA’s, CMA’s, or CMT’s. “I am a nurse and have worked with Jill for several years,” said the nominator. “Jill is a GI tech who assists the doctor during GIprocedures, and as such she is in the procedure room when the patient arrives. From the moment the patient enters the room, Jill is respectful, attentive and friendly to the patient, and I so appreciate how she does her part to help alleviate the patient’s anxiety. I believe the patient should be the center of attention in every case, and Jill exemplifies that with every patient. I appreciate you Jill!” If you would like to submit a nomination for extraordinary service that you or a family member have received at CGH Medical Center by a staff member in a non-nursing role, please visit www.cghmc.com/sunshine.

Jill Bryan, CNA Sunshine Award Winner

Jill Bryan, CNA

Beginning November 23!Due to the high number of patients being seen at our CGH Ready Care Clinic, appointments will be temporarily required for ALL VISITS. Walk-ins will not be allowed.

For questions or to make an appointment, please call 815-564-1999. Thank you for your patience and support.

Appointments Required CGH Ready Care

Welcome New Employees

Amanda ThompsonPhlebotomist, Lab

Mahala LarsonClinic Screener, Disaster Relief

Milli MorenoClinical Screener, Disaster Relief

Danica Campos Receptionist, Neurology

Kareise CaldwellPhlebotomist, Lab

Lacy RennerRadiologic Technologist,

Cath Lab

Nicole SandersHousekeeper I, EVS

Rae WallsHousekeeper I, EVS

Nichole BeckerRN, Cardio

Kelly JohnsonMedical Lab Technician, Lab

Liana CampolloDID Technologist, DID

Madison AthertonHUC/CNA, Surgical Floor

Ashley MickelsonRN, Float - Clinic

Marvin Van WeeldenMRI Technologist, MRI

Mariel KesterRN, Behavioral Health

Holly HiltyRN, Behavioral Health

Allie Lyons Sterile Processing Tech,

Central Sterile

Adison SchofieldHUC/CNA, Medical Floor

Shelbi Shipma Check-In Representative,

Business Services

Gloria Serrano MorenoReceptionist, Cardiology

Hannah WatsonMedical Assistant, Oncology

Rosalie Feary RN, Behavioral Health

Tyler MaldonadoClinic Maintenance, POM

Chris PollowayChef, Dietary

Donna HarrisonHousekeeper I, EVS

Alexis GrobeRN, CCU

Taylor MurphyLPN, Surgical Floor

Missi Armstrong, APN, FNP-BC, CGH Walnut Medical Center, and Lauren Cecchetti, APN, NP-C, CGH Dixon Medical Center, are now accepting appointments for DOTPhysicals. Missi and Lauren are now Certified MedicalExaminers. To schedule an appointment, please call Missi at (815) 379-2161 or Lauren at (815) 284-1600.

DOT Physicals

Missi ArmstrongAPN, FNP-BC

Lauren CecchettiAPN, NP-C

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19 Shawna Kester19 Laura Leal19 Heather Moser19 Erin Shepard19 Jennifer Walker19 Matthew Wolf19 Diane Yeoward20 Nichole Blackert20 Elizabeth Falls20 Julie Hummel20 Mahala Larson20 Michelle Rogers20 Christy Settles20 Shelbi Shipma20 Daniel Surdez21 Paula Lucas22 Ty Hudson22 Colleen Jacobs22 Mathai Karingada22 Irena Mendoza22 Manuel Mooney22 Alisha Wetzell23 Melissa Carew23 Ariana Coleman23 Kaci Linton23 Kaylyn Rice23 Ryan Whiteside24 Jordan Baeza24 Jon Berens24 Lynne Coffey24 Heather Eddinger24 Patricia O’Brien24 Marcela Sproul24 Dahley Vinson26 Max Alvarez26 Laurie Davis26 Paige Morales27 DezeRae Gladhill27 Matthew Hammer27 Ariel Maschek27 Kara Nehrkorn27 Polly Nobis28 Gregory Beck28 Holly Hilty28 Sara Ramage28 Shelli Silva28 Loni Ulve29 Ashley Kuhn29 Colleen Lahey29 Jodi Rank29 Christina Sheley29 Jeffrey Venema29 Lacey Young30 Corinne Abell30 Leann Bellini30 Darcie Bettner30 Melissa Duncan30 Kimberly Jordan30 Yolanda Ramos30 Lyndsey Weber31 Sherry Lamendola31 Cathy Meenen31 Kelly Mitchem

Ryberg Auditorium (100 E. LeFevre Rd.)

If you were unable to join us, you can watch the 15 minute Healthy and Bright Lighting ceremony on CGH Heartbeat.