Heather Hamburg of the Alton Memorial Hospital Intermediate Care Unit, center, is congratulated by AMH chief nurse executive Debbie Turpin and IMU team leader Cassie Beck for the Awesome Card that Heather received from a patient for the excellent care she provided in late June.

If you know of an Alton Memorial Hospital employee, physician or volunteer who deserves recognition, please let us know by completing an "Awesome" form. Forms are available in the hospital waiting areas and nurses stations. A member of the leadership team will present your honoree with an "Awesome" badge sticker.

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Completed forms may be dropped off at the information desk or sent to the development office. For more information, contact Marlene Lewis at 618-463-7701.

Jessica Droste, center, of the Alton Memorial Hospital Medical Care Unit is congratulated by chief nurse executive Debbie Turpin and MCU manager Amy Toenyes for the Awesome Card she received from a patient who complimented Jessica as "always on time, well-mannered, very respectful and a great listener."

Other recent Awesome cards went to:

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