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Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is excited to announce the next recipient of the GARDENER Award is Kerri Blessinger. Blessinger works in the Security/Deaconess Police Department and is described as one who has shown to provide compassionate, patient-centered care by using calm communication and genuine connection in high-stress situations. Her presence, empathy, and professionalism made a meaningful difference in patient outcomes and team success. Deaconess Memorial is grateful to have Blessinger as part of our team.  For more information on the Gardener Award, please visit www.deaconessmemorial.com or contact Anna Borden in Deaconess Memorial’s Human Resources Department at 812-996-1488.

Deaconess Memorial Medical Center created The GARDENER Award as a result of the internationally known DAISY Award that recognizes the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.  Deaconess Memorial is fully aware that it takes an entire team to function as a hospital.  This team includes not only the nurses, but also maintenance, billers, therapists, medical records, food service, etc.  Every employee is necessary and plays an important role every day.  The nurses would not be able to provide the proper care to patients without the appropriate support staff.  The GARDENER Award was created to acknowledge incredible support staff that goes above and beyond his/her regular call of duty.