This year, we are excited to highlight that the Lab Center of Excellence and the Lab Community of Practice work together to achieve excellence in laboratory practices and foster a community among lab professionals. (2/2)

"After she was off the clock, she came by and loved on our baby one more time. We cried and hugged and cried some more. We're forever grateful for her strength and resilience so we could grieve and didn’t need to be mentally present for anyone except our son.” (5/5)

"She acted as a gatekeeper for our room, she responded to any medication request with servitude. She met our needs and helped us take care of ourselves while receiving and hugging many people. She diligently asked for further or less interventions for the comfort of our son." (4/5)

“The day before his death, we received almost 100 people to say goodbye at his bedside in the PICU. Hannah, although attached to our son from many hospital visits, remained professional and caring." (3/5)

RN Hannah Bartoo, whose mother traveled from Montana for the award presentation, exhibited the guide and healer roles in St. Luke's professional practice model, relationship-based care.

“We lost our son in December of 2024; it was not expected and overwhelming,” the nomination began. (2/5)