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We're proud to announce that Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) and Loyola Medicine’s MacNeal Hospital have earned the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite quality achievement award for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions. The AHA also named LUMC and MacNeal to its Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. The Stroke Gold Plus Award recognizes hospitals for adherence to the AHA’s in-hospital program for improving stroke care, based on the latest scientific treatment guidelines. The Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll distinction honors hospitals engaging in advanced care for patients with stroke and/or type 2 diabetes. These awards exhibit the hard work and true dedication to providing quality patient care that our incredible teams provide. Help us thank them in the comments below!

Congratulations to MacNeal Hospital's The DAISY Foundation leader award winner, Elizabeth Marr, RN. As a clinical nurse leader, Elizabeth is known for building trust and fostering an environment that encourages teams to connect and share their ideas. The colleague who recognized her said, "Liz leads by example; she doesn't just say what needs to be different or changed. She identifies where there is room for improvement and makes a plan to execute that change. She recognizes people's individual strengths and what makes them unique and uses this to help staff realize how they can continue to grow and excel in their roles. She helps ensure the success of staff by consistently providing resources, education and professional development opportunities." Congratulate Elizabeth in the comments below! View open positions here: https://bit.ly/4vWgD2o

It's #PhysicianFriday! Join us in welcoming our new team members. Meet Romani Wahba, MD, and Enrique Blanco-Martinez, MD.

Join Loyola Medicine's growing Department of #Radiology and Medical Imaging as a Body Imaging #Radiologist. Enjoy a flexible practice model, diverse and complex imaging cases, opportunities for teaching and research, and compensation of $505,000-$700,000 with a generous sign-on bonus. Interested in learning more? Apply today or send me a message for a confidential conversation. https://lnkd.in/gFiXb_2H Annah Sandborg Parita Shah Katie Delaney, MHA, CPRP

Happy Magnet Anniversary, Gottlieb!

"I try to give patients and family members as much peace as I can." As a respiratory therapist specializing in critical care, Diane Orosz, MHA, RRT knows that caring for patients often means caring for families, too. Inspired to pursue respiratory therapy after working alongside a therapist early in her healthcare career, Diane has spent more than two decades caring for patients, educating colleagues and continually seeking opportunities to grow. Today at Loyola Medicine, she brings that same passion for learning and service to the bedside every day. Whether she's helping families navigate difficult situations, mentoring students and colleagues or sharing her expertise to strengthen patient care, Diane believes that understanding and collaboration lead to better outcomes for everyone. Her commitment to compassionate communication and lifelong learning reflects Loyola Medicine's Mission and the dedication our colleagues bring to patients every day. Loyola Medicine colleagues can read Diane's full story on Spirit Monday morning.

Healthy smiles start with caring connections, and our dogs remind us of that every day. This National Dog Day, we're celebrating the beloved pets of our Oral Health team who bring companionship, comfort and happiness to their lives every day!

Congratulations to president of Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Sarah Hunter on her inclusion in Becker's Hospital Review's list of community hospital CEOs to know. This list recognizes CEOs who are shaping the cultures that attract and retain talented caregivers, building the long-term strategies that position their hospitals for growth, and maintaining the financial discipline that keeps high-quality, cost-effective care within reach for their communities. Congratulate Sarah in the comments.

Join us Thursday, September 24, for our Fifth Annual Liver Transplant Awareness Golf Classic at the Bloomingdale Golf Club. The event helps raise funds to enhance the care provided by the dedicated professionals of Loyola Medicine's hepatology and abdominal transplant teams. Register here: https://bit.ly/4xSwQ9i

Five years after lung cancer surgery, Henrietta Baggett was searching for a way to regain her strength and confidence after developing COPD. Through MacNeal Hospital's Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, she found more than exercise. She found a supportive team and community that made her feel safe, encouraged and empowered every step of the way. Henrietta explains, "It completely changed my daily life. It gave me the tools and the strength to breathe deeply and live again." As the program's first graduate, Henrietta says completing pulmonary rehab was one of the best decisions she made for her health. Help us congratulate her in the comments below!