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FLAME Award Winner- Jerry Harris

Congratulations to Jerry Harris, a team member in environmental services, for recently winning the FLAME Award! Jerry was nominated by two emergency department staff members who appreciate his friendly smile and willingness to always help others. One nominator said, “He doesn’t walk past any patients needing help without asking if he can do anything. He […]

Holly Frederick and Steven Mesaeh Receive Top Honors

Two Fort Sanders Regional registered nurses received special recognition with the hospital’s top nursing awards honoring their excellence in clinical care. Holly Frederick, RN, was named the 2022 Peggy Mayer Gilbertson Award Recipient. The award provides funds for continuing education and has been given since 1989 in memory of the wife of Bob Gilbertson, MD, […]

Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow

Fort Sanders Regional stroke patient receives innovative treatment that restores quality of life Strength and determination are hallmarks of Elaine Lenhart’s character, but those traits were almost her downfall when she experienced a stroke in February 2022. Back to her busy life after treatment at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, she shares her story in […]

February DAISY Winner- Natalie Feliciano

Welcoming a new baby is a joyful time. However, if complications arise after birth for the mother or baby, it can quickly become worrisome. Our February DAISY winner is Natalie Feliciano, a newborn nursery nurse, who made sure a family’s trying time was as tolerable as possible during the experience.  Her co-worker, who nominated Natalie […]

Three is Company

Laughter and Lunch Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is more than a hospital for some people. It’s the foundation for lasting friendships. Such is the case for Carol Bell, Janet Campbell and Rebecca Valentine. The three women have volunteered together for more than fifteen years. They start each Wednesday by volunteering in the gift shop […]

Diverting from Diverticulitis

Robotic-Assisted Surgery Gives Local Woman Reprieve from Abdominal Pain Judy Caldwell moved to East Tennessee after becoming enchanted with the Smoky Mountains. She enjoys tending the flowers on the property she recently purchased, playing music and buying and selling antiques. Most of all, she enjoys being surrounded by her friends and family in the place […]