Who We’re Lucky to Work With
Celebrating the people who bring Care With Purpose to life every day
At Sparta Community Hospital, we believe the way care is delivered matters just as much as the care itself. It’s in the extra moment someone takes to listen. The way a teammate steps in without being asked. The patience, compassion, and even humor that show up on the hardest days.
Around here, we call that Care With Purpose—showing up with intention, putting people first, and doing what’s right in the moments that matter.
This past March, in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, we asked a simple question: “Who do you feel lucky to work with?”
The response was overwhelming. 130 shout-outs came in, recognizing nearly 100 team members who make this organization stronger—not just by what they do, but by how they show up every day.
And while not every employee name could be listed here, their impact is felt across every department, every shift, and every role. This isn’t just about those recognized—it’s about the culture we’re building together.
Because when you look closely, “luck” here isn’t luck at all. It’s people living out Care With Purpose in ways that matter.
Adams, Cheryl
“She shows true compassion for humanity & home care.” – Shelly LaChance
“Her knowledge and compassion for Health care, her understanding of the needs of staff and patients.” – Janet Deutschmann
“Cheryl is our work “Mom”, she takes care of all of us in our department. She goes above and beyond for anyone she can help and is happy to do it. Cheryl is dedicated to home care, SCH and our community.” – Angie Nordmeyer
Ahlers, Madison Rackley
“I look forward to coming into work knowing I will spend the day laughing with her.” – Alicia Heinemeyer
Ayers, Norilyn “Nori”
“Just seeing your face makes me smile, she is such a bright light! The most genuine person I’ve ever met :)” – Courtney Johnson
Baird, Barbara
“She is sooooo kind! and treats everyone with respect and kindness. SCH is lucky to have her!” – Courtney Johnson
Baker, Helen “Francie”
“SHE’S A GREAT BOSS!! SHE CARES ABOUT THE COMPANY BUT SHE ALSO CARES ABOUT HER EMPLOYEES!” – Sheila Overturf
Barbour, Jennifer
“She makes me laugh even though she’s not even trying to be funny 🙂 just her presence is so bright with so much energy!” – Courtney Johnson
Bernardoni, Larry
“I appreciate working with Larry so much. We make a great team. He makes me laugh and is such a joy to be around for co-workers and his patients!” – Courtney Johnson
Birchler, Elizabeth “Beth”
“She is a wonderful human being. Keeps the ball moving in the office, we are very short staffed and she keeps us all motivated. She gets the job done efficiently and has lots of knowledge on how to get certain tasks done without too many complications. She also keeps all our plants alive… which is a huge deal” – Hannah Johnson
Bodeker, Tiffany
“Tiffany is the sweetest and most caring person and nurse patients adore her. She is always willing to help in any way she can.” – Mary Easton
Boice, Jane
“HER KINDNESS AND FRIENDLINESS” – Lisa Stewart
Boyd, Travis
“I feel really lucky to work with our entire IT department. Even when I’m in full “this is urgent!” mode over what is, in the grand scheme of keeping a hospital running, probably small potatoes (marketing problems… I know 😅), they never make me feel that way. They’re always patient, positive, and willing to go out of their way to help. Somehow, they make it feel like my issue is the most important one in the building—and then, just when you think they’ve moved on to actual critical systems, they’ll circle back days later with, “Hey, I’ve been thinking about your issue…” That level of kindness, follow-through, and quiet brilliance does not go unnoticed.” – Jennifer Barbour
Brown, John
“John is great at his job, explaining why things are done the way they are, and is very honest at all times.” – Gunnar Moore
Bumann, Amanda
“I truly feel lucky to work alongside Angie, Amanda, Janet, Shelly, and April in our Home Health office. In home health, the clinical care may happen in the patient’s home — but the strength of that care starts right here in the office. The four of you are the steady hands behind the scenes making sure authorizations are secured, orders are tracked, claims are submitted correctly, phones are answered with kindness, and problems are solved before anyone else even knows they exist. You manage the details that keep us compliant and operationally strong. You juggle payer requirements, physician orders, scheduling challenges, and billing regulations — all while supporting clinicians and reassuring families. What makes me especially grateful is not just your skill, but your heart. You care about doing things the right way. You care about our patients. You care about each other. And you care about this agency’s mission. Because of you: Patients receive uninterrupted care. Clinicians can focus on healing. Our agency remains strong and sustainable. Chaos is turned into coordination. Home health is complex — Medicare rules, replacement plans, authorizations, billing edits — yet you handle it with professionalism, teamwork, and grace. We often say that home health takes a village. I’m grateful that this is our village.” – Cheryl Adams
Campbell, Kathryn
“she is always willing to help everyone in the HIM department” – Jaden Kurtz
Coulter, Russell
“He is a wonderful doctor. So kind and patient. He is also very funny, I appreciate his humor. No matter what is going on in his day, he always stops to laugh :)” – Courtney Johnson
Craig, Spencer
“Spencer is a hard worker, is always willing to help, and keep the workplace fun.” – Gunnar Moore
Crank, Sylvia
“Sylvia always goes above and beyond to keep this place running, she’s a true friend and an all around fantastic person” – Susan Schmittling
Cunningham, Paula
“Because ER Nurses are Rockstar’s.” – Barbara Baughman
Demsar, Jennifer
“Always puts patient first no matter what the situation. Always striving to see more patients per day. When she does not have a patient, she helps the nurses out with extra things that need done in the office.” – Tasha Fitch
Dethrow, Holli
“She puts everything she has into her work. She does not cut corners and will work 10-12 hours a day to get her work done accurately and precisely. She takes pride in her work and people do not recognize her for the work and effort she puts in.” – Kristin Dethrow
Deutschmann, Janet
“I truly feel lucky to work alongside Angie, Amanda, Janet, Shelly, and April in our Home Health office. In home health, the clinical care may happen in the patient’s home — but the strength of that care starts right here in the office. The four of you are the steady hands behind the scenes making sure authorizations are secured, orders are tracked, claims are submitted correctly, phones are answered with kindness, and problems are solved before anyone else even knows they exist. You manage the details that keep us compliant and operationally strong. You juggle payer requirements, physician orders, scheduling challenges, and billing regulations — all while supporting clinicians and reassuring families. What makes me especially grateful is not just your skill, but your heart. You care about doing things the right way. You care about our patients. You care about each other. And you care about this agency’s mission. Because of you: Patients receive uninterrupted care. Clinicians can focus on healing. Our agency remains strong and sustainable. Chaos is turned into coordination. Home health is complex — Medicare rules, replacement plans, authorizations, billing edits — yet you handle it with professionalism, teamwork, and grace. We often say that home health takes a village. I’m grateful that this is our village.” – Cheryl Adams
Dunmyer, Valerie
“She always shows up with a smile on her face, she is here for the patients to be taken care of not just the paycheck. She is always willing to help the patients.” – Jaydee Appel
Ebers, Sybil
“She is so easy to talk to 🙂 I just love being around her!” – Courtney Johnson
“I truly appreciate her patience with me constantly bugging her and her help finding things that I am not yet familiar with.” – Rob Wade
Easton, Elisha
“I feel so lucky to have Elisha in our PFS department. She not only is holding down the fort while we build up our team, she doesn’t hesitate to share her thoughts. Appreciate her!” – Lisa Ernsting
Eggemeyer, Julie
“Julie is genuinely a nice person. She is always very pleasant. She brings a calming influence to our department. She is a great example to follow on how to talk to and treat people.” – Nola Stear
Emge, Joann
“I feel very lucky to have Joann as our CEO, she was a welcomed change 25 years ago when I first started at SCH. She made me feel comfortable and appreciated in my new job. Joann is always available when needed, she is willing to help do anything. Joann has a caring demeanor to all employees. We are lucky to have her.” – Angie Nordmeyer
Farrar, Nancy
“She is always there to help were ever it may be. She is friendly and always there to help patient whatever it might be. She Rocks !!!!” – Tina Jones
“NANCY HAS BEEN A GREAT CO WORKER AND ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP TEACH ME AND GUIDE ME IN THIS DAILY PROCESS OF LEARNING THE CLINICAL SETTING.” – Christina Herbert
“Nancy is a huge help no matter what clinic she is working in, she goes above and beyond even helping with inspections and chart prep for a clinic that isn’t her home clinic. She models excellent teamwork!” – Lindsey Leeper
Farris, Lori
“She is so good to the patients when she is cleaning their rooms! She always makes a point to talk to me when she gets a chance, and I appreciate that :)” – Courtney Johnson
Fenno, Bobbie
“I am so lucky to work with my dearest friend.” – Kathryn Campbell
Finley, Ruth
“I know that if I see Ruth it’s going to be a good day. She brings a positive attitude and strong work ethic. She’s the first to jump in and help with whatever is needed. She’s such a blessing.” – Mary Sroka
Finley, Valerie
“VAL IS SO SWEET AND KIND AND WILLING TO SHOW ME HOW TO DO THINGS. SHE IS ALWAYS GOOD TO WORK AROUND.” – Christina Herbert
Fitch, Tasha
“Probably one of the best supervisors I have ever had. She is very patient and understanding, always willing to teach/explain something, makes it easy to feel comfortable asking questions. She has beautiful heart that is evident when you speak with her, an absolute blessing.” – Alicia Heinemeyer
Fortner, Dena
“She is a joy to be around. She is so kind to everyone around her.” – Courtney Johnson
“Dena has been my rock as I transition into the supervisor role. She is always helpful and keeps me informed of things that need to be done that I may have overlooked or, didn’t even know about, yet. She never complains even though she does so much extra to help keep our department running as well as it does. She is a true warrior!” – Rob Wade
Galle, Tabitha
“Tabitha is such an asset to the entire surgery department. I can always count on her to show up and put forth her best effort. She has taken on her role as the departments primary Surgical Technologist seamlessly and all of our staff and Surgeons enjoy working with her and know they can count on her to be prepared for procedures. In Central Supply she keeps adequate stock to meet our par levels and I can always trust she is working with purchasing to make sure we have all of the supplies we need. Tabitha has learned so much and has excelled tremendously since she first began her role in the OR and I am so lucky to have her on our team!” – Malia Rodgers
Garrett, Hali
“BEST SUPERVISOR THAT HAVE EVER HAD.” – Lisa Stewart
“She’s a great boss. always has our backs, but not afraid to lay out the “law” so to speak. Our department has greatly improved with her at the helm.” – Sara Gregory
Gibbs, Crystal
“Have never seen Crystal have a negative attitude about anything. Always happy and willing to help out where needed in the clinic.” – Tasha Fitch
“Always willing to help out. Has a great, positive attitude.” – Alicia Heinemeyer
Gregory, Sara
“She is my sunshine on a cloudy day.” – Kathryn Campbell
“She is soooo kind. She helps me tremendously with my patients. She is a great co-worker! She is also so caring to everyone around her :)” – Courtney Johnson
“Sara is incredibly reliable and is always picking up extra tasks to make things run better” – Hali Garrett
“SHE WILL DO ANYTHING FOR ANYONE. LEAVES ME LITTLE NOTES THAT MAKES MY DAY.” – Lisa Stewart
Haertling, Neal
“Neal is a great boss. He leads by example, has a good sense of humor, and is always willing to help when needed.” – Gunnar Moore
Hartmann, Dennis
“I feel really lucky to work with our entire IT department. Even when I’m in full “this is urgent!” mode over what is, in the grand scheme of keeping a hospital running, probably small potatoes (marketing problems… I know 😅), they never make me feel that way. They’re always patient, positive, and willing to go out of their way to help. Somehow, they make it feel like my issue is the most important one in the building—and then, just when you think they’ve moved on to actual critical systems, they’ll circle back days later with, “Hey, I’ve been thinking about your issue…” That level of kindness, follow-through, and quiet brilliance does not go unnoticed.” – Jennifer Barbour
Hayes, J. Michael
“Michael is always helpful with all of our questions, and keeps us laughing through it” – Hali Garrett
Hennrich, Jerrold
“He makes me laugh :)” – Courtney Johnson
Herbert, Christina
“she is always smiling and so willing to help you and willing to learn new things as well she is always such a wonderful pleasant person .!!!” – Valerie Finley
Hill, Elizabeth “Beth”
“She has helped me so much and is just so pleasant to be around. And she was so good with my elderly father when he was in the ER.” – Kathryn Campbell
“Beth is Very Knowledgeable!” – Barbara Baughman
Hill, Lauriel
“I love talking to her! she always makes a point to stop by my office when she can to chat and I appreciate that :)” – Courtney Johnson
Hinkle, Dakota
“I feel really lucky to work with our entire IT department. Even when I’m in full “this is urgent!” mode over what is, in the grand scheme of keeping a hospital running, probably small potatoes (marketing problems… I know 😅), they never make me feel that way. They’re always patient, positive, and willing to go out of their way to help. Somehow, they make it feel like my issue is the most important one in the building—and then, just when you think they’ve moved on to actual critical systems, they’ll circle back days later with, “Hey, I’ve been thinking about your issue…” That level of kindness, follow-through, and quiet brilliance does not go unnoticed.” – Jennifer Barbour
Homrighausen, Shari
“Shari does a great job reconciling our cash and doesn’t hesitate to communicate issues so we can address timely. It’s great to have someone like Shari we can rely on to do a fantastic job!” – Lisa Ernsting
Hostert, Tiffany
“She is my savior.” – Kathryn Campbell
Hoyt, Lily
“I feel really lucky to work with our entire IT department. Even when I’m in full “this is urgent!” mode over what is, in the grand scheme of keeping a hospital running, probably small potatoes (marketing problems… I know 😅), they never make me feel that way. They’re always patient, positive, and willing to go out of their way to help. Somehow, they make it feel like my issue is the most important one in the building—and then, just when you think they’ve moved on to actual critical systems, they’ll circle back days later with, “Hey, I’ve been thinking about your issue…” That level of kindness, follow-through, and quiet brilliance does not go unnoticed.” – Jennifer Barbour
Impastato, Keri
“Because ER Nurses are Rockstars!” – Barbara Baughman
Jaimet, Brenda
“Brenda is the sweetest, she is amazing at her job, she is always kind, always offers to help, brings in treats for the whole clinic, brings in treats for the kids (patients), always checks on her coworkers if they seem down. We are lucky to have her, for sure!” – Lindsey Leeper
Jaimet, Rebecca “Becca”
“She is always helpful for everyone and keeps the department entertained in the best way!” – Jaden Kurtz
Johnson, Al
“He is the light of my life!!!!” – Kathryn Campbell
“I feel lucky that I get to see him every day, just his presence makes me happy and feel at peace :)” – Courtney Johnson
“HIS SMILE, LAUGHTER AND KINDNESS” – Lisa Stewart
Johnson, Courtney
“She is always willing to jump into whatever random idea I throw her way—whether it’s talking to high school boys about fueling their bodies or doing a mini photo shoot with fake food. Honestly, I’m not sure if she’s gotten really brave or just stopped asking questions, but either way, she lets herself be pushed just outside of her comfort zone (probably more often than she planned) and always shows up with a great attitude. We are lucky to have her, and our patients are lucky to have her cheering them on.” – Jennifer Barbour
Karch, Dana
“Dana is very caring she goes above and beyond for her patients, and they are all so lucky to have her! She is always willing to give advice and answer any questions they may have.” – Mary Easton
Keller, Jill
“Jill is always willing to help wherever needed. She takes amazing care of all of her patients. Jill is pleasant and easy to work with.” – Angie Nordmeyer
Kilpatrick, Deanna
“Deanna is always willing to help any way that she can, she is the first person a lot of us reach out to when we don’t know the answer, she goes the extra mile to figure out how to get to the bottom of ANY situation, and she does it with patience and kindness!” – Lindsey Leeper
Kirkland, Blade
“He makes me laugh :)” – Courtney Johnson
Kirkland, Patrick
“Pat really knows how to lift the moods in the clinics when he comes by as courier, goes out of his way to make sure others have a great day, does small favors or leaves a little surprises or candies! He is AMAZING!” – Lindsey Leeper
Knop, Janice
“Janice is always willing to give a helping hand. She is pleasant and treats everyone with kindness and encouragement. She truly makes a difference in our culture and couldn’t imagine Sparta Hospital without her.” – Lisa Ernsting
“She is so so so sweet! 🙂 She is such a kind presence about her that radiates” – Courtney Johnson
“She has such a kind heart. She is also very thorough and great at her job!” – Alisha Otten
“Well where do I start with this…Janice goes well beyond what she is required to do. She is always pleasant and willing to help or answer questions when needed. She makes sure we all get paid on time and is very diligent in her work. I am definitely lucky to work with her.” – Angie Nordmeyer
“Janice is a ray of sunshine no matter what she has going on! She is also a wealth of knowledge and willing to share” – Hali Garrett
Koon, Tiffany
“Tiffany never fails to make me laugh. Always has a great story to tell. Tiffany is always willing to go the extra mile for coworkers and patients and is an amazing nurse and coworker” – Mary Easton
“Tiffany is an amazing nurse whose patient care is truly top-notch. An incredible team player, mentor, coworker, and friend who makes a lasting impact every day!” – Keri Tennant
LaChance, Michelle “Shelly”
“I truly feel lucky to work alongside Angie, Amanda, Janet, Shelly, and April in our Home Health office. In home health, the clinical care may happen in the patient’s home — but the strength of that care starts right here in the office. The four of you are the steady hands behind the scenes making sure authorizations are secured, orders are tracked, claims are submitted correctly, phones are answered with kindness, and problems are solved before anyone else even knows they exist. You manage the details that keep us compliant and operationally strong. You juggle payer requirements, physician orders, scheduling challenges, and billing regulations — all while supporting clinicians and reassuring families. What makes me especially grateful is not just your skill, but your heart. You care about doing things the right way. You care about our patients. You care about each other. And you care about this agency’s mission. Because of you: Patients receive uninterrupted care. Clinicians can focus on healing. Our agency remains strong and sustainable. Chaos is turned into coordination. Home health is complex — Medicare rules, replacement plans, authorizations, billing edits — yet you handle it with professionalism, teamwork, and grace. We often say that home health takes a village. I’m grateful that this is our village.” – Cheryl Adams
Lawhorn, Mandie
“She is helpful when I have questions and in tough situations” – Sylvia Crank
“MANDIE HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS NO MATTER BIG OR SMALL. SHE WILL OFFER TO SHOW YOU HOW TO DO SOMETHING AND WILLING TO COME TEACH YOU!” – Valerie Finley
Leeper, Lindsey
“Lindsey is such a positive light. She’s caring and compassionate. She’s dedicated and such a hard worker. I know that if I’m working with Lindsey, no matter what happens, we’ll make the best of it, together.” – Mary Sroka
“I love her ability to stay calm and graceful even when things might be chaotic.” – Alicia Heinemeyer
“LINDSEY TALKED ME INTO APPLYING FOR THIS JOB. I APPRECIATE HER AND ADMIRE HER FOR ALL OF THE PERSON SHE IS. SHE IS HELPFUL IN ANSWERING MY QUESTIONS.” – Christina Herbert
Link, Brandy
“Brandy has a great sense of humor that can liven up the department when things get hectic. She not only has great skills to figure any problem out, she also has a desire to make our processes more efficient reducing our workload. Brandy is so great to work with!” – Lisa Ernsting
“I love our conversations so much. And she makes me laugh :)” – Courtney Johnson
Liefer, Danielle
“She is a wonderful Social Worker! SCH is very lucky to have her! she is so kind and patient.” – Courtney Johnson
Luecking, Kelly
“I and the whole Centralized Scheduling department feel very LUCKY to have Kelly Luecking by our side. She goes above and beyond for each of us! Every birthday in our department she goes out and buys a gift and throws us a party. She is always willing to help, especially when other departments need something. She is also a part of Helping Hands here at the hospital. She OFTEN puts others before herself, which is very selfless, but most important she makes our department feel like family. Sparta Community Hospital is very LUCKY to have someone like Kelly be a part of this team and organization.” – Elizabeth Quillman
“When it comes to bosses we’ve got the cream o’ the crop! She works alongside us as well as leads by example. She’s always willing to go to bat for any one of us for any reason and will always go the extra mile as well, from remembering our birthdays every month to arranging personalized gifts for Christmas. Her door and ear is always open for us, whether it is about work or self that we need a quiet word about. She joins in our hi jinks while maintaining her leadership role and handles the stress of her job like a pro. She makes our job and our team a family not just a department.” – Shannon Kinney
“She is so so helpful, kind, and patient!!” – Courtney Johnson
McCauley, Cynthia “Cindy”
“I feel really lucky to work with our entire IT department. Even when I’m in full “this is urgent!” mode over what is, in the grand scheme of keeping a hospital running, probably small potatoes (marketing problems… I know 😅), they never make me feel that way. They’re always patient, positive, and willing to go out of their way to help. Somehow, they make it feel like my issue is the most important one in the building—and then, just when you think they’ve moved on to actual critical systems, they’ll circle back days later with, “Hey, I’ve been thinking about your issue…” That level of kindness, follow-through, and quiet brilliance does not go unnoticed.” – Jennifer Barbour
McGeehan, Richard “Richie”
“EVERYTHING THAT HE HAD HELPED ME WITH WHEN HE WORKED TOGETHER. HE IS A GREAT COWORKER.” – Lisa Stewart
Meier, Adam
“I love our conversations, I feel like we could talk about anything. He’s a mess but he makes me laugh :)” – Courtney Johnson
Middendorf, Angela “Angie”
“Angie is a great team player, never afraid to speak her mind and is always willing to help others. Angie makes the hard days better!” – Mary Easton
“Compassionate nurse known for delivering patient centered care with empathy, reliability and strong teamwork. dedicated to creating a supportive environment while providing safe, high-quality care. A strong team player who fosters a positive work environment and is someone others and me can always count of as a mentor, friend and coworker!” – Keri Tennant
Miller, Brandy
“We work well together and can bounce issues and ideas off of each other to come up a workable solution to almost any problem.” – Nola Stear
Miller, Rachel
“Always welcoming and maintains a positive attitude.” – Alicia Heinemeyer
Minton, Allie
“Allie always does a wonderful job with her patients, she is willing to go above and beyond and never complains.” – Angie Nordmeyer
Moore, Gunnar
“He has a bright and kind soul that radiates to everyone around him!” – Courtney Johnson
Nordmeyer, Angela “Angie”
“I truly feel lucky to work alongside Angie, Amanda, Janet, Shelly, and April in our Home Health office. In home health, the clinical care may happen in the patient’s home — but the strength of that care starts right here in the office. The four of you are the steady hands behind the scenes making sure authorizations are secured, orders are tracked, claims are submitted correctly, phones are answered with kindness, and problems are solved before anyone else even knows they exist. You manage the details that keep us compliant and operationally strong. You juggle payer requirements, physician orders, scheduling challenges, and billing regulations — all while supporting clinicians and reassuring families. What makes me especially grateful is not just your skill, but your heart. You care about doing things the right way. You care about our patients. You care about each other. And you care about this agency’s mission. Because of you: Patients receive uninterrupted care. Clinicians can focus on healing. Our agency remains strong and sustainable. Chaos is turned into coordination. Home health is complex — Medicare rules, replacement plans, authorizations, billing edits — yet you handle it with professionalism, teamwork, and grace. We often say that home health takes a village. I’m grateful that this is our village.” – Cheryl Adams
Percifull, Sara
“Sara handles her roll with such grace even though she often has to take the brunt of negativity/poor attitudes while having to be the “messenger” or bearer of bad news. She also does a great job making sure the clinics all have adequate help. We couldn’t do it without her!” – Lindsey Leeper
Presswood, Julie
“She’s a great ‘protector’ she’s as reliable as mom to us and very much has our backs when we need her.” – Sara Gregory
“WHEN THERE HAS BEEN PERSONAL ISSUES IN MY LIFE, SHE MAKES SURE I’M DOING OK AND WILL CHECK IN ON ME.” – Lisa Stewart
Priebe, Jordan
“Jordan is appreciated because he tells me daily that he appreciates me as well.” – Sylvia Crank
“Sue has the biggest heart, and she is a hard worker.” – Sylvia Crank
“SUE IS ALWAYS POSITIVE MINDED AND ALWAYS GIVING OF HER TIME, PATIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON !!” – Valerie Finley
“SHE HELPED GET MY TRAINING GOING WHEN I WAS HIRED. SHE WAS HELPFUL, GAVE GOOD ADVICE. AND IS ALWAYS KIND.” – Christina Herbert
Seiber, Kaitlyn
“Kaitlyn is always willing to help, whether it be with patients or in the office. Kaitlyn is pleasant and a joy to work with. Kaitlyn loves to learn new things.” – Angie Nordmeyer
Smith, Heather
“She makes me laugh harder than anyone I know. Just her smile makes me smile :)” – Courtney Johnson
Stewart, Lisa
“Love and respect for each other as a team makes co workers laugh” – Julie Presswood
Tegethoff, Adam
“I feel really lucky to work with our entire IT department. Even when I’m in full “this is urgent!” mode over what is, in the grand scheme of keeping a hospital running, probably small potatoes (marketing problems… I know 😅), they never make me feel that way. They’re always patient, positive, and willing to go out of their way to help. Somehow, they make it feel like my issue is the most important one in the building—and then, just when you think they’ve moved on to actual critical systems, they’ll circle back days later with, “Hey, I’ve been thinking about your issue…” That level of kindness, follow-through, and quiet brilliance does not go unnoticed.” – Jennifer Barbour
Tennant, Keri
“Compassionate nurse known for delivering patient cantered care with empathy, reliability and strong teamwork. dedicated to creating a supportive environment while providing safe, high-quality care. A strong team player who fosters a positive work environment and is someone others and me can always count of as a mentor, friend and coworker!” – Keri Tennant
Thompson, Tonya
“Tonya is always so pleasant to talk with. She does a great job reconciling our cash and is a bright spot in our culture.” – Lisa Ernsting
Tressler, Jena
“I unfortunately do not get to work with this person, but I know she is so kind to her patients. She is a great employee to have at SCH!” – Courtney Johnson
Tierce, Barbara
“Barb has to be one of the most soft spoken people I know. She is dedicated to her patients and our organization. Barb spends extra time teaching and taking care of patients and family to make sure they are always comfortable when staff is not present.” – Angie Nordmeyer
Welten, Victoria
“She is so kind and such a joy to speak with.” – Kathryn Campbell
Williams, Candice
“She is such a beautiful and kind and wonderful soul!” – Kathryn Campbell
“Candice is the most positive person. Candice is always smiling, she is always the first person to jump up when a patient calls for assistance.” – Jaydee Appel
Williams, Rachael
“She is smart, willing to do whatever to get the job done. She is a very hard worker. She knows just about everything that is going on with most of the patients. I say who was this that we did this on and she knows who it was. She keeps well trys to keep me in line and organized. I am lucky to get to work with her everyday. Rachael keep being you, you are amazing. Thanks for everything you do.” – Nicole Liefer
Wolf, Brandi
“Brandi is a team player and is always willing to do what it takes to make sure our patients get the care they deserve.” – Casey Vollmer
Wolfe, Ashley
“Because ‘Bun’ is honestly such a great person to be around! She’s an amazing friend and an even better coworker! She always has a great attitude with the prettiest smile on her face, and she’s an outstanding rad tech! To know Bun, is to LOVE Bun! Everyone needs a Bun in their life, and that’s an understatement!” – Shawnell Madison
Woods, Abby
“She always has such a good attitude! She is funny, kind, and patient.” – Courtney Johnson
Worthington, Raymond “Dale”
“He is simply a calming presence. His tone, his cadence, his quiet humor, and his ability to so naturally show appreciation for others is something that does not go unnoticed. He makes it look and feel so natural—like Mr. Rogers (and really, like Jesus, which is who Mr. Rogers modeled). In meetings that are sometimes going sideways, he has a way of deescalating by recognizing both sides and bringing things back to center—people leaving the meeting without even realizing they’ve just been handled. He has a way of making people feel valued without even trying, and that is all around appreciated. And unrelated—he has the most random taste in music.” – Jennifer Barbour
Yankey, Mendy
“Mendy is always smiling and pleasant, never complains and is always willing to help us. She puts her patients above herself and treats them like her family.” – Angie Nordmeyer
Thank You for Living Our Values
These shout-outs are more than kind words—they’re a reflection of who we are.
They show what it means to live out Care With Purpose: showing up for each other, supporting our teams, and making a difference in the moments that matter most—for our patients, their families, and one another.
To everyone who was recognized—and to those who took the time to recognize someone else—thank you.
And to those whose names may not appear here, please know your impact is seen and felt every day. The care our patients experience doesn’t happen by chance—it happens because of the people behind it, in every role, across every department.
Because when we choose to see the good in one another, to call it out, and to build each other up, we create something bigger than ourselves.
That’s what it means to Care With Purpose. And that’s how we continue to Believe in Better.