Open Accessibility Menu
Hide

Healing Hand Award Recipients

McDonough District Hospital congratulates Healing Hand award recipients

The Grateful Patient Program provides an opportunity for patients and/or families to show their gratitude and appreciation in honor of the excellent care received by a physician, nurse, staff member, volunteer or area of care. In addition to recognizing a Healing Hand, patients and/or families may make a financial contribution to support an area of care or direct their gift to a more specific cause.

To learn more about the Grateful Patient Program at MDH, please contact the Foundation office at (309) 836-1757.

Kennedi Lindley

Recognized for going above and beyond and always greeting her patient with a hug and a smile.

Kennedi holding award with group of people

Emergency Room Staff

Recognized by Grateful Patient, Sarah Schoper, for acting fast to save her life.

Emergency staff with award

Rehabilitation Services Staff

Recognized by Grateful Patient, Sarah Schoper, for not giving up on her and continuing to believe in her ongoing rehabilitation.

rehab staff with award

Jen Wagoner, MPT, CVR, Vestibular Rehabilitation

Recognized for exceptional treatment by Grateful Patient, Gayle Carper.
“I am grateful to Jen for figuring out my problem that had lasted four years with five ER visits, two hospital stays and four specialists. Jen fixed it after seeing the symptoms of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)”, said Carper.

Jen with award

Cardiac Rehabilitation Staff: Connie Elting, Linda Kane, Alicia Ladd and Ginger Shawgo

Recognized by a Grateful Patient for representing our slogan of “a hospital caring”.

cardiac team with awards

cardiac team with award

Admitting/Registration Staff

Recognized by Grateful Patient, Sarah Schoper, for their kindness and patience.

admitting staff with award

Acute Care

Recognized by a Grateful Patient for their kind and considerate care.

acute care team with award

Food Services

Recognized by a Grateful Patient for knowing their preferences and going above and beyond what was expected.

food service team with award

Stefany Kendrick, RN & Kortney Burling, RN

Recognized by a Grateful Patient for their quick response, professionalism and compassion in an emergency situation. The Grateful Patient stated, “The ER Staff truly worked as a team and I have confidence in everyone.”

stefany with award

Ewa Kalinowska, MD, Emergency Services

Recognized by a Grateful Patient for their quick response, professionalism and compassion in an emergency situation.

Ewa with award

Acute Care Staff

Recognized by a Grateful Patient for their wonderful and attentive care. In the Patient's own words, "The entire staff was always caring, kind and compassionate, offering their time, patience and knowledge in whatever their job”.

acute care staff with award

Acute Care Staff

Several staff members honored by a Grateful Patient for their comforting smiles and excellent care.

Acute care staff with award

LaDawna Royer, Hospice RN

LaDawna was recognized for her caring and calm personality, as well as for going above and beyond for her patient.

LaDawna with award

Sandy Theis, Acute Care RN

Theis earned recognition by showing genuine concern and taking time to explain questions in a clear and understanding manner.

Sandy with award

Jen Wagoner, MPT, CVR, Vestibular Rehabilitation

Jen was recognized for, "Perfecting the combination of professionalism and personal touch. Her enthusiasm for treatment and recovery is contagious and encouraging.”

Jen Wagoner with award

Jen Wagoner, MPT, CVR, Vestibular Rehabilitation

Jen was recognized for her clinical excellence and this award and donation are specifically given to help Jen get closer to her goal of purchasing specialized goggles that will enhance the treatment process for vestibular disorders at MDH.

Jen with award

Jerid Landon, CNA, Acute Care

Jerid was recognized for her clinical skill, expert care, and thoughtfulness. As her grateful patient Kathy Veroni shared, “When I needed something, Jerid was quickly there and she helped me make the transition from hospital care, to preparing to go home.”

Jerid with award

Dr. Scott E. Urch, MDH Orthopedics

Dr. Urch was recognized for his care while guiding patient Kathy Veroni through two total knee replacements. As Kathy said in her own words, “Dr. Urch is a caring, gifted surgeon who enabled me to keep an active lifestyle. He explained everything thoroughly and our post-surgery appointments put my mind at rest that I would heal.”

Dr scott with award and group of people

The MDH Hospice Staff

The MDH Hospice staff was recognized for providing superior care and kindness. The family shared, “Each and every staff member we worked with did an excellent job.”

hospice staff with award

Jen Wagoner, MPT, CVR, Vestibular Rehabilitation

Jen was recognized with two Grateful Patient awards for her expertise in vestibular (inner ear) physical therapy and her exceptional and encouraging attitude. Both awards were accompanied by donations specifically given to help purchase specialized goggles that will enhance the treatment process for vestibular disorders at MDH.

Jen with award

Christina Brown, Practice Manager

Christina was recognized by Mary Warnock for her quick action when seeing a patient in need, and going out of her way to ensure their well-being while showing great kindness and compassion.

Christina brown with award

Surgical Services Team

Tim Biagini, MD; Cindy Canevit, RN; Steve Hilligoss, CRNA; Danelle Kirkpatrick, OR Tech; and Tracy Thome, RN for going above and beyond in care and compassion, all while being called in on a weekend.

surgical team with award

Jen Wagoner, MPT, CVR, Vestibular Rehabilitation

Jen Wagoner, MPT, CVR, was recently honored for helping a patient with vertigo and for always being positive and willing to help.

Jen with award

Acute Care Team Members

Staff members Dr. Jack McPherson, Registered Nurse Nora Valdez and Certified Nursing Assistant Kate Hickey were recently recognized by Grateful Patient Vicky Kipling who shared, “I received such outstanding care during my hospitalization. The entire team was amazing, but these three superstars went above and beyond. I am so grateful for their professional expertise and knowledge.”

acute team with award

Dr. Tim Biagini, GastroHealth of Illinois

Recognized for his skill and compassionate care.

Tim with award

Acute Care Team Members

Recognized for wonderful and attentive care from the compassionate staff.

acute team with award

Katie Ruebush, DPT

Recognized for her dedication to her patients

Katie with award

Kortney Higgins, RN in ICU

Recognized for her excellent care, going above and beyond.

kourtney with award