Proudest Provider Moments

Diabetes program helped beat cancer


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Suzanne Meyers, NP-C

Encouraging a patient to get an overdue Pap exam resulted in an early discovery of uterine cancer that could have gone undetected.

The patient who said ‘thank you’ for years of care

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Andrea Ostrom, PA-C

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

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Dan Bodin, MD, Clinic Director

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

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Mary Beth Fessler, APRN

When health providers worked together, a patient regained his hearing.

Thinking through a diagnosis

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Maria Bips, PA-C

After reviewing a patient’s history, this clinician prevented a potentially fatal mistake.

Following your instincts

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Donna Buchanan, PMHNP, FNP

An NP and her patient “knew something was wrong” and pursued an MRA that detected cancer.

Honoring a fallen solider and son

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Edith Baickle, MSN, ARNP

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

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Tracy Pawlows, FNP-C

Taking the time to notice an outward gaze in the left eye, this nurse practitioner helped save a child.

‘My gynecologist saved my life’

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Christine Sullivan, PhD, APRN- C, FNP

A second look at nodules in the thyroid found cancer.

Encouraging patients to adopt healthier lifestyles

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Robert Finlay, PA-C, AD

Disclosing his own cessation success, this veteran practitioner inspired a COPD patient to quit smoking.

Diagnosing liver cancer

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Robert Bishop, FNP-BC

After an elevated liver enzyme report, a practitioner order a CT that confirmed liver cancer.

Giving breath to a child

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Tom Moran, PA-C, MPH

A clinician helped save his son and gave him his first breath.

Motivational interviewing helped a teen practice safe sex

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Colin Roberts, RN, BNurs Grad Cert Sex.Health, Grad Dip Ed, INP MSc

Sometimes patients just need to hear their own stories out loud to help make better choices.

Providing health services to the homeless

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Kate Gates, APN/CNP

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

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Terrence Donovan, PA-C

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

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Angela Tattini, NP

After listening to a patient, this clinician urged an in-person visit that led to an ED admission for atrial fibrillation and heart failure.