Associate of the Year Award
For the last three years, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Sulphur Springs has nominated an Associate of the Year, recognized for exhibiting the CHRISTUS Core Values: Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, and Stewardship. This year’s nominee is Stephanie Taylor, Patient Access Representative. Her warm presence truly represents the CHRISTUS mission. We are blessed to have Stephanie on our team. They will add her name to the plaque in the front of the hospital. Congratulations, Stephanie!
Nursing Excellence Awards
Each year during National Nurses’ Week, we announce the Nursing Excellence Awards winners. We recognize nurses in different categories for demonstrating outstanding quality and safety of patient care, superior nursing, clinical skills, and extraordinary compassion. Our 2023 Nursing Excellence Award winners are listed below from a large pool of nominees. Congratulations!
Hospital Nurse of the Year Robyn Halcomb
Nursing Spirit Stuart Cody
Nursing Spirit Crystal Matthews
Preceptor of Year Brandy Dorner
Preceptor of the Year Ashley Ross
Advancing/Leading Maralee Lewis
Excellence Nancy McIllwain
Excellence Rita Newton
Clinical Care Devyn Brannon
Charge Nurse Jeff Grissom
Charge Nurse Katie Harrington
Rookie of the Year Hannah Van Vleet
New Service- Eye Surgeries
We are excited to announce that Ophthalmologist Kara Hartl, MD FACS, will perform eye procedures such as cataract removals, macular degeneration surgery, etc., at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. Educated at Harvard University and University of California-San Diego Medical School and trained at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Dr. Harl is well-equipped to provide excellent care to patients here in Sulphur Springs. Talk with your Ophthalmologist about scheduling your eye procedures with Dr. Hartl. For more information, call 903.885.7671 Ext.2844.
June Blood Drives
Carter BloodCare Bus will be on CHRISTUS campus in front of our 113 Airport Rd Building for blood donations on three different days in June: Friday, June 2, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 3, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, and Wednesday, June 7, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. You may schedule an appointment at 1-800-366-2834 or online at https://linkmix.co/16387932.