Two Anderson Hospital ER Nurses are on a mission to save lives with the help of a local organization that is right here in Maryville. We are so proud of these two and ALL that they do as nurses. We hope you'll be touched by their story and follow their mission on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/isaacsarmy
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EXTRAORDINARY NURSE RECOGNIZED AT ANDERSON HOSPITAL
September 12 (Maryville, IL) – Yuka Saathoff, RN of Anderson Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
OB patient, Amanda Church, nominated Saathoff. Church, a nursing student, was admitted in early labor at 37 weeks. Her nurse, Yuka Saathoff, RN, had actually switched shifts that day with a coworker and was assigned to Church. “When I met Yuka, I could tell she was special. She thoroughly explained my epidural and her plan to help me throughout labor and delivery. We loved her personality. She was at all times professional, but put us at ease with her sense of humor.” Church’s son was born at 1:15 a.m. but had a low Apgar score. Apgar is a quick test performed on a baby at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. The 1-minute score determines how well the baby tolerated the birthing process. Tests quickly revealed a few other complications and he was transferred to NICU at Cardinal Glennon. “As a nursing student, it was scary knowing more of what was happening clinically, and Yuka answered all my questions. She stayed after her shift to see us through. I often wonder how different my experience would have been had Yuka not switched shifts that day and thank my lucky stars she did!”
The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, CA, and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.
Said Bonnie Barnes, FAAN, Doctor of Humane Letters (h.c) and Co-Founder of The DAISY Foundation, "When Patrick was critically ill, our family experienced first-hand the remarkable skill and care nurses provide patients every day and night. Yet these unsung heroes are seldom recognized for the super-human work they do. The kind of work the nurses at Anderson Hospital are called on to do every day epitomizes the purpose of The DAISY Award.”
In addition to the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, the Foundation expresses gratitude to the nursing profession internationally in over 5,000 healthcare facilities and schools of nursing with recognition of Nurse-led Teams, Nurse Leaders, Nurses Advancing Health Equity, Nursing Faculty, Nursing Students, Lifetime Achievement in Nursing and through the J. Patrick Barnes Grants for Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Projects, Medical Mission Grants and their new Health Equity Grant programs. More information is available at http://DAISYfoundation.org.
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While we continue to care for patients with COVID, we must be able to find ways to keep moving forward. Today, Anderson Healthcare has instituted self-screening protocols for those entering our facilities, whether you are a patient, visitor or staff member. We have also opened all public entrances into Anderson Hospital which includes our Hospital Entrance 2.
Updated and Effective Tuesday, August 9, 2022
SHARE ANDERSON HOSPITAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
OCTOBER 1, 2022
You are invited to participate in the 2022 Day of Remembrance for Share Anderson Hospital. We will be gathering at the beautiful Angel of Hope Statue at Anderson. You, your family and friends, are invited to register and participate that day. As always, our purpose is to honor and remember your precious baby.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND PLACE BRICK ORDERS IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2022.
On October 1st, event check-in and registration will begin at 0900. Our program will start at 1000. It will include the reading of baby’s names for this year. Your registration grants permission for your child’s name to be read. Your registration includes a memorial program and memorial flower to be placed at the Angel of Hope statue.
If you have questions or need assistance with registering, please contact Barbara Donahue at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 618-391-5984
Our goal remains the same, honoring special babies who are always remembered and always loved. It will be good to be back in person this year.
TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT, GO TO:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/share-anderson-hospital-day-of-remembrance-registration-384132940967?utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing
Included in this information will be your name, contact information, and your baby’s name and special date.
DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
TO ORDER T-SHIRTS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, GO TO:
https://stores.inksoft.com/andersonsharewalk/shop/home
Choose your merchandize, and pay through this site. Our chosen color this year is Crimson. (Infant creeper only available in red) Your payment for your merchandize is your contribution that supports Share Anderson Hospital and the National Share Organization.
DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
TO ORDER SHARE BEARS 2020, GO TO:
https://share.z2systems.com/np/clients/share/catalog.jsp
Select the 2021 Share Walk drop down
There are numerous items available. Order and pay through this site. You will choose to have items mailed to you, or you can pick up in St. Charles on their pick up days.
DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
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