For Immediate Release: March 16, 2009
Memorial Oncology Staff Honored as Guardian Angels
GULFPORT, Miss.— The family of Mr. Leo Seal has recognized the doctors, nurses and patient care associates (PCA) of the Memorial Oncology department as Guardian Angels for their care, compassion, and untiring dedication to their profession.
Recognized as Memorial Guardian Angels are: Seated, L-R, Lora Winders, RN; Jennifer Gex, RN; John Hunter, RN; Charlene Lathan, RN; Donna Depierne, RN, Oncology Manager and Vicki Gregory, RN, Director of Oncology Services. Standing, L-R, Thu Tran, RN; Georgiana Hoover, RN; Tracy Parker, RN; Colleen Fletcher, PCA; Robin Bracey, Information Associate; Eva Regaliza, RN; Michelle Cramer, RN. Also pictured is Dave Estorge, President, Memorial Hospital Foundation. (Not pictured: Dr. Ed Davidson; Dr. P.V. Pande; Dr. Allison Wall; Trudy Lee, RN; Jody Peterson, RN; Jonavi Peredp, RN; Stacey Bass, RN; Julie Simmons, RN; Melissa Lowery, RN; Danielle Siddens, RN; Sherly Kilpatrick, RN; Debbie Fountain, RN; Paul Cook, RN; Samantha Lizana, RN; Lina Jones, RN; Tonya Schevers, RN; Carrie Courtney, RN; Lisa Bradford, PCA; Brenda Fardellone, PCA; Nancy Poole, PCA; LaTonia Stewart, PCA and Janelle Boudreaux, PCA.)
In a prepared statement, the family said, “It takes a truly special person to administer the level of care you provide through the most trying of times. You do much more than you realize. The care, comfort, and support that you all provide to the patients and their families, will never be forgotten by us or the many other lives that you touch. Please know that we appreciate your commitment and compassion in the field of oncology medicine.”
The Memorial Hospital Foundation initiated the Guardian Angel program to give grateful patients the opportunity to make a donation to the Foundation in honor of a doctor, nurse, other staff member or volunteer who made a difference in their care or the care of a loved one at Memorial. Guardian Angel recipients receive a lapel pin they wear with pride.
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