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The St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program was founded 25 years ago and today we are looking forward to the next 25 years with a nod of recognition to our CPE Program founder John Hartman. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Chaplains Walter Phillips Jr. and Trey Morrison spoke with WTVM News Leader 9 Health Break about our CPE 25th Anniversary Banquet event coming up at 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 in the Butler Pavilion’s Sara Ruth Carroll Auditorium, where Hartman will be honored. We cordially invite all current and past St. Francis CPE students to attend the celebration. For more information, visit MyStFrancis.com/CPE. Check out the full interview below: https://lnkd.in/eXkKHukt

The DAISY Award recognizes the extraordinary compassion and care nurses provide every day. Congrats to our latest DAISY Award recipient, CVICU’s Sam Espinoza, RN, an exceptional colleague who cares for some of our most critically ill patients. Espinoza was nominated by a thankful family member, whose husband was in her care. An excerpt from the nomination: “On Feb. 11 this year, my husband had open-heart surgery. Following the surgery, he was sent to the Cardiovascular ICU to recover, and Sam was the nurse who first worked with him. She jumped into action, immediately taking care of his medical needs and comforting him as he began what turned out to be a very challenging journey of recovery ... Unfortunately, my husband had some major setbacks during his stay in CVICU, but we never gave up hope, and neither did Sam. “She sincerely wanted to see him get better, cheering him on as he struggled with physical therapy, speech, lack of appetite, among many other things … I will be eternally grateful to her for the love and kindness she has shown to all of us.” Would you like to nominate a deserving nurse? Follow this link for more information https://lnkd.in/eKqM7etP #DAISYAward #daisyawardwinner #daisynursing #daisyawardwinners

As a busy mom in her 40s, Jennifer Flournoy's life is busy and full – raising kids, navigating college visits and running from one extracurricular event to another. In March 2025, she got news nobody wants to hear, a diagnosis of breast cancer. Jennifer was diagnosed with Infiltrating Lobular Carcinoma (ILC), a cancer can be difficult to detect. Working with the St. Francis Center for Breast Health and St. Francis Center for Surgical Care, Jennifer chose a treatment plan close to home and her family support system. She believes early detection is the best protection: “I am deeply grateful for my care team at St. Francis for their vigilance, education and compassion. I thank God for them every day. They didn’t just find the cancer – they saved my life.” Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/eFcJMghp

Our own Ashley Williams, a certified medical assistant at OBGYN Associates, joined breast surgeon James Majors, M.D., on WTVM News Leader 9 Wellness Wednesday this morning to discuss how finding her breast cancer in an early stage allowed for a successful treatment plan. With a family history of breast cancer, Williams did not hesitate to visit the St. Francis Center for Breast Health upon guidance from her trusted OB/GYN. At the young age of 33, she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 and has fought with our experienced team to beat it. https://lnkd.in/eGzig-Vp

The DAISY Award recognizes the extraordinary compassion and care nurses provide every day. Congrats to our latest DAISY Award recipient, Women’s Services Loukia Sanville, RN, an exceptional colleague who helps new moms on our Labor & Delivery team. Sanville was nominated by a grateful first-time mother who says she helped her through the nerves of the labor process. An excerpt from the nomination: "I had gone in at 40 weeks and three days pregnant for my induction as a first-time mom. Loukia immediately made me feel more than comfortable and calmed my nerves. Not only was she kind and caring, but I could really tell she loves what she does. I felt like more than just another patient to her. She happened to get called in during the later part of my labor where I was in excruciating pain. “As soon as she walked in, she immediately offered me comfort and advocated on my behalf to the other nurses in the room. She took it upon herself to also take pictures during my delivery, and I am so grateful for that! She even made a point to see me in recovery. My husband and I both enjoyed seeing her walk into our room our entire hospital stay. You can tell nursing isn’t just a job for her, and I love that." Would you like to nominate a deserving nurse? Follow this link for more information https://lnkd.in/eKqM7etP. #DAISYAward #daisyawardwinner #daisynursing #daisyawardwinners

NOW HIRING: OTs / PTs / PTAs We are looking for amazing therapists to help us make an impact in both our Physical and Occupational Therapy departments. Join our team that values your voice, encourages excellence and supports your career growth from day one. If you’re a compassionate clinician devoted to quality outcomes, we would love to talk to you!   -- $10K sign on bonus (OT and PT) -- Flexible Schedule  -- Continuing Education Credits  -- Weekend Differential   Apply today and take the next step in your career: Physical Therapist (PT) https://lnkd.in/eqyGP6Vk   Occupational Therapist (OT) https://lnkd.in/e5Q48-Uz   Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) https://lnkd.in/eggdWuZM

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor those affected and remind women of the power of early detection. Self-exams and annual mammograms (recommended for women 40+) can save lives and reduce recovery time. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare is here to support your breast health every step of the way. Visit https://lnkd.in/gy-xVkkA to take a risk assessment, schedule a mammogram, or find a provider.

We could not be more proud of our own Justin Fogt, Director of Cardiac Nursing Services, who was honored this week with the ScionHealth 2025 Monarch Caring and Community Award, the highest honor given to only three caregivers across our vast System’s more than 80 sister community and specialty hospitals nationwide. A Columbus native, Fogt continually puts our patients at the forefront of everything he does as a nursing leader. Making connections to patients is a cornerstone of the healing process and Fogt leads from the front, delivering consistent five-star care to those who depend on us every day. “If you can connect with a patient, their care is so much more meaningful for you and for them,” he says. “The greatest advice I could give anyone and what I try to instill in our staff from a nursing standpoint is that you are there to care for that person in that bed – it’s great to have the clinical data and knowledge, but the best thing any of us can do is focus on that person and learn how to care for their body, soul, and mind.” Learn more about Justin’s story in the video below or visit https://lnkd.in/efqwem3Q

Did you know one in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetimes? Encouraging your loved ones, friends, colleagues (and even yourself) to get a yearly 3D mammogram is as important as your regular check-ups. Today, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare joined together to celebrate the importance of early detection and treatment, led by our team of renowned physicians and clinicians. We can help you detect, treat and defeat breast cancer at its earliest stages, when treatment can be most successful. Visit https://lnkd.in/eFcJMghp today or call 706-257-7700 and set up an appointment with our St. Francis Center for Breast Health. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #breastcancerawareness

Our St. Francis-Emory Healthcare PCN / PCS team achieved the highest communication scores this month based on patient experience survey feedback from those we had the privilege to care for. Our five-star staff on PCN / PCS demonstrated effective communication using the AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) framework, focusing on a consistent and standard way to communicate with patients. Nicely done! Congrats!