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In celebration of National Nurses Week, we are honoring each and every nomination in the Nurses: The Heart of Health Care program. Be sure to scroll through to see a glimpse into how each of these tireless professionals impacted coworkers, patients and families.

This program is supported by presenting sponsorÌýÌýand title sponsorÌý.

Cardiac care nurses

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Charlene Powell

Mercy Hospital Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ

For being the most wonderful, all-around woman I know.

Danielle Churchill

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

She taught me how to be an extraordinary nurse. She is a leader, a beacon to other nurses and heads the Cardiac Surgery Stepdown Unit at BJH. These patients come from across the region to receive the best care after open heart surgery, and Danielle is the very core of it.

Kelli Gibbs

Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ

For going above and beyond during my husband's heart procedures. Kelli always answered our questions with compassion and care no matter how big or small.

Michele Fuse

Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ

Michelle is efficient, knowledgeable, dedicated, can be counted on to follow up and does it all with a great sense of humor! We are grateful to have her support.

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