Diabetes program helped beat cancer
Encouraging a patient to get an overdue Pap exam resulted in an early discovery of uterine cancer that could have gone undetected.
Proudest Provider Moments
The patient who said ‘thank you’ for years of care
A patient visited this provider with an important question regarding a procedure, but really wanted to express his thanks for the years of care.
Putting a family back together
After a patient sought care for his opioid dependency, this provider was thanked for putting the patient’s family back together.
‘It takes a village’ to help a patient hear
When health providers worked together, a patient regained his hearing.
Thinking through a diagnosis
After reviewing a patient’s history, this clinician prevented a potentially fatal mistake.
Following your instincts
An NP and her patient “knew something was wrong” and pursued an MRA that detected cancer.
Honoring a fallen solider and son
A veteran in a hospice unit finally was presented with the American flag to honor his son, a deceased Vietnam veteran.
Diagnosing left eye retinoblastoma in an uninsured child
Taking the time to notice an outward gaze in the left eye, this nurse practitioner helped save a child.
‘My gynecologist saved my life’
A second look at nodules in the thyroid found cancer.
Encouraging patients to adopt healthier lifestyles
Disclosing his own cessation success, this veteran practitioner inspired a COPD patient to quit smoking.
Diagnosing liver cancer
After an elevated liver enzyme report, a practitioner order a CT that confirmed liver cancer.
Giving breath to a child
A clinician helped save his son and gave him his first breath.
Motivational interviewing helped a teen practice safe sex
Sometimes patients just need to hear their own stories out loud to help make better choices.
Providing health services to the homeless
Gaining the trust of a tough patient motivates this clinician to continue providing health care to Chicago’s homeless.
Addressing teen pregnancy in a school-based health center
A new program that focused on education both male and female patients about contraception decreased pregnancy rates in an inner-city school.
Listening saved a life
After listening to a patient, this clinician urged an in-person visit that led to an ED admission for atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
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