Katie Lamont has only been at IMH for 2 years and already she has made such an impact on her co-workers that she was nominated as IMH Superstar in Healthcare. "Katie is always willing to help out, covering shifts, covering as House Supervisor, and she always does it with a smile." Katie grew up in… Continue reading IMH Superstar: Katie Lamont, RN – Emergency Department
"Having been in the same place for so long, I get to watch families grow and form a bond with them. It makes me happy" - Kristi If you have ever visited the IMH Kentland Clinic there is a strong possibility that you have had the pleasure of meeting Kristi Rowe. She has been a… Continue reading IMH Superstar: Kristi Rowe, MA – Kentland Clinic
Independence Day is a time for family, cookouts, and fireworks! But a good time can quickly turn sour if the proper firework precautions are not taken. Following basic safety guidelines can help prevent you from suffering one of the over 12,900 injuries that are caused by fireworks each year. Obey local laws In Illinois, all… Continue reading Be prepared: Firework Safety
"My favorite thing about being a nurse at IMH is getting to know all of my patients." - Becky Becky Merkle is a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit on 3rd floor at IMH. She has been a member of the IMH family for 36 years, starting her career in 1982 shortly after completing… Continue reading IMH Superstar: Becky Merkle, RN – Progressive Care Unit
"Alex brings a whole new atmosphere to Medical Imaging at IMH. She is a very hard worker but she's always full of fun" - Aleshia If you've had an MRI at IMH recently, you may have had the pleasure of meeting Alex Muehling. Alex has been a member of the IMH family for 10 years… Continue reading IMH Superstar: Alex Muehling, RT (R) – Medical Imaging
"When you've been here for so long, the hospital sort of becomes your extended family. When a baby is born - you celebrate with them. When a loved one passes - you mourn with them." - Angie Angie Chouinard has been a member of the IMH family for 20 years. She began her career as… Continue reading IMH Superstar: Angie Chouinard, MLT (ASCP) – Laboratory
"[Kristy] is truly a "jack of all trades" for IMH. For the past 20 years she has been juggling pediatrics, outpatient, home health, and occasionally the resident home and inpatients on 3rd floor. Kristy can fabricate a complicated splint one hour and the next hour have the patience to work with a difficult child or… Continue reading IMH Superstar: Kristy Huse, MOTR/L – Rehab Services
Iroquois Memorial Hospital would not be successful without the support of each and every member of our dedicated team. The actions of some of these team members make them stand out as healthcare superstars. Featured this week is a radiologic technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, and radiology surgical technologist all rolled into one. Erin Sellers has… Continue reading IMH Superstar: Erin Sellers, RT (R) CNMT – Medical Imaging
Without the many dedicated employees that make up our IMH family, we would not be successful. Some shine as Superstars in Healthcare! This week’s featured employee is Ruth Johnson. Ruth has been a member of the IMH family for 38 years, beginning her career in 1980. After graduating from Gilman High School, Ruth chose to… Continue reading IMH Superstar: Ruth Johnson, RN – Emergency Department
IMH Emergency Medical Service (EMS) employs 15 Paramedics, 2 Intermediates, and 11 Basic EMTs. Collectively, they have over 340 years of service, including five individuals with more than 20 years each. They service Iroquois County with 2 ambulance bays located in Watseka and Gilman. In 2017, IMH EMS responded to 4,517 calls. While each call… Continue reading EMS Strong: Keeping composure..
