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The Saint Alphonsus Nightingale Award celebrates RNs and LPNs who reflect the timeless ideals of the nursing profession and the mission‑driven culture of Saint Alphonsus. 🏥 We would like to congratulate one of this year’s honorees at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Baker City. Cara is an exceptional Surgical Services nurse whose compassion, kindness, and patience are evident in every interaction with patients preparing for surgery. She consistently finds the good in every situation and extends that grace to each person in her care, no matter the circumstance. Cara’s reverence for the dignity of every individual shines through in everything she does. She understands that great care extends beyond her own unit, and she regularly steps up to support other departments when a need arises. In doing so, she embodies the spirit of justice, teamwork, and our shared mission. Please join us in congratulating Cara on this well‑deserved Saint Alphonsus Nightingale Award. 💙👇 #SaintAlphonsusNightingaleAward

Today we remember the brave military members whose lives were lost while serving our country. We honor their memory and express our heartfelt gratitude for their courage and selflessness. Every person matters. Every story matters. Every voice matters.

The Saint Alphonsus Nightingale Award shines a light on nurses who go above and beyond for their patients, colleagues, and communities. Last week, we celebrated six remarkable RNs and LPNs whose commitment to excellence and service reflects the very best of our nursing profession. We recognized and celebrated Jessica, RN as the Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center-Boise nominee. Jessica is a night shift charge nurse on the neuro surgical and trauma intensive care unit (NEST) who exemplifies the legacy of Florence Nightingale and the mission-driven culture at Saint Alphonsus. In her role, Jessica provides expert, vigilant care to some of our most critically ill patients. Her strong clinical judgment, advocacy for patient dignity, and calm leadership during high-acuity situations reflect nursing as a calling rooted in service. Even on the most challenging nights, she approaches her work with cheerful compassion, positively influencing patients, families, and colleagues. Beyond direct patient care, Jessica’s influence extends throughout the unit and organization. She currently leads initiatives and process improvements that positively impact frontline staff and patient safety. Through her leadership, mentorship, innovation, and unwavering compassion, Jessica is a living symbol of the mission. Join us in congratulating Jessica! 👏

The Saint Alphonsus Nightingale Award recognizes nurses who elevate care through leadership, innovation, and service. Last week, we were proud to honor six outstanding caregivers across our health system. Stephanie, RN, of Clinical Education was one of the outstanding recipients, recognized as the nominee for Saint Alphonsus Health System. Known for her passion for teaching, energy, and humor, Stephanie is an instructor colleagues actively seek out to learn from. She leads engaging life‑support trainings and has brought meaningful practice to the bedside that helps clinicians build confidence and strengthen lifesaving skills. Through a coaching‑focused approach and a vision that expanded our training center to reach community partners, Stephanie has strengthened both our teams and impact beyond the hospital walls. Her leadership and dedication to patient‑centered education make her truly deserving of the Saint Alphonsus Nightingale Award. 👏 Join us in congratulating Stephanie!

The Saint Alphonsus Nightingale Award celebrates nurses who embody the spirit of Florence Nightingale through compassion, integrity, and service. 🏥 We recognized six extraordinary RNs and LPNs whose work strengthens our teams and our communities. Congratulations to the Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Ontario recipient Timbra, RN. Timbra has been dedicated to the health system for more than 20 years and currently serves as a trauma coordinator. In her day-to-day, Timbra evaluates the level of care of our most critically ill patients. She is a steadfast advocated for safe, high-quality patient care and routinely steps in to support her colleagues in the most challenging moments. Thank you to Timbra. Your dedication to the team and entire health system exemplifies the spirit of the Nightengale Award. Join us in celebrating Timbra in the comments! 👇

Kick off summer on the right foot!🏃♀️ The 42nd Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic Kids Run is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect way for young runners to race into summer with energy, confidence, and community spirit. 👟 Gather your crew for the one-mile race! Whether it’s classmates, cousins, neighbors, or your whole sports team — get a group together and cross the finish line together 📅 Saturday, May 30 at 11:00 AM 📍 Starting & finishing at Cecil D. Andrus Park in front of the Idaho State Capitol Open to kids 15 and under of ALL abilities. Hosted with our friends at the Treasure Valley Family YMCA, this one‑mile race is designed to be fun, safe, inclusive, and the perfect way for kids to celebrate the start of summer. 👉 Register your young runners today! https://lnkd.in/gA4xPhqk

From clinical excellence to quiet acts of kindness, Saint Alphonsus nurses make a difference every single day. 🏥 Last week, the Nightingale Award honored six outstanding nurses across our health system who consistently raise the bar for patient care and professional leadership. Congratulations to Trey, RN who was the recipient of the Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa award. He is a clinical coordinator in the Access Center who was recognized for his outstanding support of departments, critical thinking and problem solving that makes work for others easier and creating quicker access to information from clinical coordinators to charge nurses and nurse managers. Join us in celebrating Trey in the comments! 👇

The Saint Alphonsus Nightingale Award honors RNs and LPNs who reflect the timeless ideals of the nursing profession and the mission-driven culture of Saint Alphonsus. 🏩 Last week, this award recognized six exceptional nurses from across the health system, including Kaitlyn, RN who serves as a lead nurse at our rural Saint Alphonsus Medical Group clinic in Baker City, Oregon. Kaitlyn plays a critical role in supporting compliance and operational stability within the clinic, ensuring that standards of care and accountability are consistently met. She has consistently stepped forward, taking on more responsibilities while providing steady leadership and guidance to the nursing and clinical teams. Beyond her clinical and operational excellence, Kaitlyn exemplifies the compassion, kindness, and selfless service that Florence Nightingale herself embodied, and she lives out the Saint Alphonsus core values of integrity and reverence in every aspect of her work. Join us in congratulating Kaitlyn in the comments.👇

More sunny days means more need for skin protection. ☀️ Skin cancer is a significant concern, with an estimated 1 in 5 people developing the disease by the age of 70. In Idaho, a state that ranks 50th in the nation for prevention of melanoma, it becomes even more important to understand the signs, symptoms, and treatments. Saint Alphonsus General Surgeon Dr. Amber Taylor is sharing the importance of awareness and prevention, offering valuable insights on how to protect yourself and your family from harmful rays this season. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4dulzDI #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth

Congratulations to Dr. Sean Stringham! We are proud to recognize him as the Treasure Valley Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Preceptor of the Year, an honor awarded for outstanding dedication to medical education and an exemplary commitment to mentoring the next generation of physicians. Selected based on feedback from medical students, Dr. Stringham stood out for making education a priority, even in a busy clinic, by taking extra time to teach, encourage questions, and genuinely support learners as both students and people. One student shared that Dr. Stringham’s mentorship deeply influenced their decision to pursue pediatrics, noting his excellent bedside manner, passion for his work, and the lasting impact he had on their professional path. Thank you, Dr. Stringham, for setting the standard for compassionate care, inspired teaching, and meaningful mentorship. 💙👨⚕️