- This event has passed.
Show some love
February 14 All day
Thank you for your kind and generous words to your fellow colleagues – you just made their day! We hope you enjoy reading these notes of love and appreciation.
“Cristin Bryans on 5 West always makes sure to come to my rescue when I need any help. She always comes to work with a smile on her face! I always look forward to working with her.” – Anonymous
“Brianne Blanton on 5 West is an amazing coworker. She goes above and beyond for all of her patients, and it does not go unnoticed!” – Anonymous
“Beth Infinger on 5 West is such a pleasure to work with. She always has an answer to any question I have. She is so helpful throughout the day as well. So thankful for her!” – Anonymous
“Stefanie Thomas is the best manager that 5 West could ask for! She goes out of her way to make sure staff have everything they need for a productive day.” – Anonymous
“Lauren Frost on 5 West is so fun to work with! She always makes sure to lend a helping hand when it is needed!”
– Anonymous
“Stacy Smith on 5 West always makes sure her patients are well taken care of. We are so thankful to have her!”
– Anonymous
“Shameka Walker on 5 West is an amazing coworker! She always lends a helping hand where it is needed, and she is such a joy to work with!” – Anonymous
“Chasity Williams on 5 West is a joy to have around. She makes sure to provide her patients with amazing care. We all love her!” – Anonymous
“Karen Terry on 5 West is the best HUC around! She keeps 5 West in check! We couldn’t make it without her.” – Anonymous
“Tyonnah Maddox on 5 West is an amazing nurse! She treats all her patients with the upmost care! She always comes to work with a smile on her face.” – Anonymous
“Sydney Baker on 5 West always had a smile on her face! She goes above and beyond for her patients and coworkers.” – Anonymous
“Amy Wrice on 5 West is a phenomenal charge nurse! She always has an answer to any question I may have. She is not only an amazing coworker but a true friend to anyone she meets! So thankful for her.”
– Anonymous
“Kristy Bland on 5 West is such a joy to be around. She is a great HUC. Patients and families love her!”
– Anonymous
“Jasmine Lewis, thank you for sharing your joy throughout the day. Thanks for always coming with a smile when I ask for your assistance. You release love to the patients and staff daily on the job. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!!!”
– Anonymous
“Mackayla Reincarnage is an amazing coworker who is always willing to help out when we need her most. She has a great personality and makes every day so much fun at work! I’m so glad I work with her every day and know I can always count on her when I need a good laugh or smile!” – Ashlee
“Lacey Strickland is literally sunshine on a cloudy day. Her laugh and smile help registering patients really easy. She is not only an amazing coworker but also an amazing person to be around; I’m glad I work with her at the Imaging Center she definitely makes it fun!” – Ashlee
“Shug Pleas in education is the best! She always lends a helping hand when it is needed. She always provides staff with positive affirmations for their day, and it means more than she will ever know!” – Anonymous
“When I first starting working at SGMC Bethany Jenkins was beyond helpful with showing me the ropes and how to register, check patients in, and verify insurances. She’s always super sweet and an amazing person to be around I know I can always count on her when I have a question or need help with anything!” – Ashlee
“Kelsey Vonier let me shadow her during my first week of training at SGMC and she made training very simple and sweet. I can always go to Kelsey if I have a question and she always has an answer. She’s super sweet and kind I’m really glad I work with her every day!” – Ashlee
“Dana Mace is an awesome team lead and I would be completely lost without her. She always has the right answer to my questions and always makes sure that not only patients are taken care of but also that her team is taken care of. I’m so glad to be working with her every day at the imaging center she definitely makes work simple and easy!” – Ashlee
“Quincy, Rehab Dept. Thank you for always being a friend” – Danarrow
“I want to give a shout out to Hannah Moon, Coding Supervisor and Teresa Farr, Affiliate Manager Medical Records. Not only are they excellent at their jobs they both go above and beyond to help us with our questions and our issues. Both of these Ladies are exceptional and they definitely deserve recognition for their hard work and dedication! Thank you both for all that you do!” – Maria Harrison
“I would like to send love to Outpatient Surgery. These ladies and gentlemen work really hard and deserve to have some love spread to them!!! Thank you for all y’all do!!!!” – Anonymous
“We love and appreciate ALL of the ladies at the main lobby information desk. They help us keep up with all the surgical patient families, and if not for them, we could not keep them informed throughout their loved ones’ surgical procedures. Thank you, Kathy, Kat, Jan, Barbara, and Emerita. We love you!”
– Surgical Services
“I would like to Thank Nicole Clark SW for all that she does day in and day out to help me through my day. She is the best Social Worker and friend!!!” – Anonymous
“Kevin, thanks for being a resource to help me understand clinical processes. You are never too busy to answer my many questions or direct me to resources that can help. Thanks again for sacrificing your time so I can learn and be better at supporting your team and the organization.” – Tony Christopher
“Harold Bacon, Oneasha Jones, Mike McGill, Lee Williams, and Justin Nash (our amazing surgical attendants) are the real MVPs of the OR. They take excellent care of the patients, the staff, the equipment, everything else. They keep things running seamlessly. We love and appreciate all of them!”
– Surgical Services
“We send our love to Materials Management for keeping us stocked in all the items crucial to making our department run smoothly!” – Surgical Services
“We send our love to Environmental Services for keeping our ORs clean!” – Surgical Services
“We send our love to I.S. for maintaining our computers. They always come running to save the day!”
– Surgical Services
“We send our love to Engineering and the Plant for keeping us up and running and climate controlled! They are the unsung heroes of the entire hospital! We send an extra special shoutout to our very own engineer Greg! Greg goes above and beyond for us!” – Surgical Services
“We send our love to the lab, pathology and microbiology for all they do for our patients!” – Surgical Services
“Niki T., Enterprise Applications – I want to thank Niki for always bringing the sunshine and positivity to our team! Your bubbly personality is contagious and appreciated! I am glad to call you my teammate and friend!” – Alicia
“We send our love to the Blood Bank for promptly and accurately supplying us with the blood and tissue products required to keep our patients healthy!” – Surgical Services
“We send our love to Traction and Medical Equipment for always providing the tools our patients need for their recovery!” – Surgical Services
“We send our love to Switchboard for keeping us all connected all the time!” – Surgical Services
“Dorothy O., Enterprise Applications – I want to thank Dorothy for joining and becoming an integral part of our team! She is always willing to learn, is dependable, and an all-around great person! I am thankful to have you as a teammate and friend!” – Alicia
“Michelle M., Enterprise Application – I want to thank Michelle for being a great teacher and mentor. You have always been willing to guide and teach me along my journey and I appreciate you for it! I am thankful to have you as a teammate and friend!” – Alicia
“Kayla Ply in the Mammography Department has gone above and beyond to help me get our new Mammography Suite up and running at SGMC Women’s Health on Patterson. She has been such a blessing to our office and to me personally! Her kind words of encouragement, dedication to help us get through the ACR accreditation process, her genuine concern for our office to be a success, as well as her willingness to help out when she didn’t have to testifies to what a true treasure she is! Kayla your servant’s heart has blessed me more than you will ever know! Thank you for being awesome!”
– Anonymous
“Melisia Proctor – Manager CVI – Melisia is an asset to SGMC Health and the Physicians Network. She makes time to help and answer questions, even when she is busy running her own clinic. She is wonderful! I don’t know that she hears this enough! Melisia – You Are Wonderful!!!” – Anonymous
“Mary Newberry – Manager Scheduling and Prior Authorization Departments – I can only describe Mary as an infectious little ball of straight energy. She works hard to make sure her staff is meeting all the needs of 27 clinics. She answers for calls that go unanswered, authorizations and visits that get denied and continues to give it her best every single day. She is available to answer questions, generate a last-minute authorization, and talk to a patient that does not understand their insurance. She is an all around great person. Great Job Mary – Keep up the good work. – Anonymous
“Thank you to all the women in the Mammography Department! Yall are the best! Each one of these amazing ladies have welcomed me with open arms and have made me feel a part of the Mammography team at SGMC. They are always willing to help out with any questions I may have and offer so much support! I am so excited to be a part of this SGMC Health team!” – Anonymous
“Brenda Alexander – VP Physicians Network – There is never a time that I have not seen Ms. Brenda with a beautiful smile. She is engaging and concerned, not only about the job you are doing, but how you are doing in life. Her kind words warm my heart. Her love for SGMC and the community is evident. I appreciate all she brings to SGMC Health and the Physicians Network Clinics. Mrs. Brenda – Keep Smiling” – Anonymous
“Kristin Newberry – Manager Cardiology – Kristi does everything she can to meet the needs of the community. She can be found working alongside her staff. She has made herself and staff available to assist in other clinics. Some days…a long day, turns into an extended evening and she still gives it 150%. Kristi – You are amazing!!’ – Anonymous
“Shannon Cleland – Manager General Surgery – Shannon runs a busy practice and can still be found smiling and lending a hand when and wherever needed. She is kind and energetic. Her joy is infectious. I love working with Shannon. She brings a lot to the table and is a real gem for SGMC Health and the Physician Network Clinics. Shannon – You are awesome!! Keep smiling!” – Anonymous
“Kelly Smith – Team Coordinator General Surgery – You do not realize how amazing you are. I know that things come at you from every angle; however, you still show up and give it 150%. You don’t leave when the clock strikes 5; you leave when all your patients have been taken care of. I am proud to know you and work with you. Kelly – Thank you for being my ear and shoulder through some of my toughest days. You are amazing and I appreciate you!”
– Anonymous
“To the Managers of the Physician Network – Thank you for always trying to help other clinics in need. Thank you for shared support, shared information, tips, tricks, kind words, funny and serious moments. It is a joy growing as a manager alongside each of you. I appreciate each of you!” – Anonymous
“Tonda Hammack – EVS – Thanks for answering our calls, no matter what time of day. In case you don’t know it, you are awesome!!” – Anonymous
“Felicia Farrell – Manager Internal Medicine Park Avenue – I will never be able to express how much I appreciate Felicia. I have known Felicia for a short time and yet it feels like forever. She goes above and beyond in everything she does. She takes the patients’ needs to heart and her staff reflects those same values. What a blessing it is to know someone that takes such pride in her job and helping others. Felicia you make me proud to know you!!!!”
– Anonymous
“Chason McCook – Director of Revenue Cycle – Thanks for always answering my calls and millions of questions. Thanks for always trying to help me find a way to make my providers more efficient. I truly appreciate your help. Thank you for being you!!” – Anonymous
“Hannah Parker – SGMC ER – Your kindness and sweet words always warm my heart. Your hugs are the best. I believe in you! You will do great things, Hannah Parker!!” – Anonymous
“Dana Massingill – Director of Physician Relations – Thank you for all you do to get our providers and their specialties out to our community. We continue to grow because of your relentless support. Great Job!!!” – Anonymous
“Carol Redden, Director Physician’s Network – Is amazing. She is encouraging to her staff and does everything in her power to lead us to success. Carol has a big heart and is giving of not only her time, but her kindness and energy. It is a blessing to work with someone that hears what you are saying, without you saying a word. Carol, I appreciate you more than you will ever know. Thank you for all you do for each of us!! You are simply the best!!” – Anonymous
“Becky Clifford, RN, PACU. Becky is one of the hardest workers I know and a great resource as a nurse and friend! Even on hard days, I can always go to Becky for a good laugh at one of our inside jokes! Happy Valentine’s Day Becky Lou!” – Shelby Culbreth
“Danny Smith – PFS – thank you for always providing timely, accurate estimates for accruals; I appreciate you!” – Kaye Martin
“Carol Ingram – Clinic Operations – thank you for processing your capital receiving advices upon receipt; I appreciate you!” – Kaye Martin
“Teresa Rewis – Accounting – thank you for going above and beyond every day to ensure our vendors are paid accurately and timely; I appreciate you!” – Kaye Martin
“Bonnie Hingson, RN, is my station neighbor in PACU and inspires me every day to be a better nurse! Bonnie has the biggest servant heart; she always puts others first and will go above and beyond for her patients and colleagues! Happy Valentine’s Day Bonnie!” – Shelby Culbreth
“Kali Fussell, RN, PACU. Kali is a great nurse and an even better friend! I love our memories at work and outside of work hangouts! I’m so thankful work has brought us closer as colleagues and friends! Happy Valentine’s Day Kali!” – Shelby Culbreth
“Debbie Adams – I.S. – thank you for making sure DPRs and check requests for IS are processed timely; I appreciate you!” – Kaye Martin
“Michael Clayton – Materials Management – thank you for working with AP to resolve PO issues so we can pay vendors timely; I appreciate you!’ – Kaye Martin
“Wanda Koehmstedt – Accounting – thank you for going above and beyond every day to ensure our vendors are paid accurately and timely; I appreciate you!” – Kaye Martin
“Vickie Kirkland – Accounting/Health Alliance – thank you for going above and beyond every day to ensure our vendors are paid accurately and timely; I appreciate you!’ – Kaye Martin
“Kim Carey – Materials Management – thank you for being so kind and easy to work with on DPRs; I appreciate you!” – Kaye Martin
“Cindy Garcia – PFS – thank you for preparing the monthly reconciling items; I appreciate you!”
– Kaye Martin
“Sheila Register, RN is a huge help in Berrien ED! She is always willing to help out, goes above and beyond for patient care, and even helps out in areas that aren’t her immediate responsibility. She is always an excellent critical thinker and is very knowledgeable in emergency care.” – Mia, RN
“Hugh Warren always shows up for his team, he always comes to work with a smile on his face and takes on news tasks with positivity.” – Maribrook
“Jessica Pippin – Finance – thank you for being so kind and easy to work with on capital DPRs; I appreciate you!” – Kaye Martin
“Kristi Asbel – PFS – thank you for helping me streamline the monthly bank reconciliation process; I appreciate you!” – Kaye Martin
“Our department recently lost a fellow officer. He was more than just an employee, he was a brother a friend and most of all Family. It was very hard and difficult to carry on with daily duties as the Security department deals with the loss of our fellow officer but the staff at Lakeland Lanier Hospital was overwhelming with caring, love and support. We truly are Family, I believe that and they show it daily, THANK YOU! Everyone” – Lt. Cox, Security Officer
“Happy Valentine’s Day to two people that work so hard and always have a smile on their faces.”
– Anonymous
“Courtney Bacos takes ownership for any task given to her, you can count on her to get things done.”
– Maribrook
“Taylor White pushes herself and others to do better, be better, and collaborate for goal accomplishment.” – Maribrook
“Nancibeth Shealy is a team player who always evaluates and jumps in where needed. She always helps others.” – Maribrook
