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Meet Anna-Christina Lanouette, an Excellence in Nursing awarded nurse at Baylor Scott & White Health. From facing personal challenges to achieving professional milestones, Anna-Christina exemplifies the power of perseverance and passion in healthcare. Her story is a testament to the strength and resilience that defines our team. Dive into her inspiring journey and discover how she continues to make a profound impact on the lives of her patients and colleagues every day. https://lnkd.in/gBbDefiV

Growing up in a small German town, Sibylle “Billie” Shrock, BSN, RN, team lead for the Patient Navigation Team at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, did not envision all the opportunities she’d have in America. Billie met her husband in Germany and immigrated to the United States when they married. She became a permanent US resident in 2006, a year after her husband retired from the military. After many years working on military bases, her career in healthcare began in 2008 in an administrative role. Billie now cherishes the opportunity to help nurses from around the world thrive at Baylor Scott & White – Temple through the system’s Internationally Educated Nurse program. Learn more about Billie here: https://ow.ly/ONV950SL85s

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Life can change in an instant. That’s a truth Jamey Johnson knows all too well. One moment, she was happy, healthy, enjoying her career and life with her husband of 24 years. The next, she couldn’t get out of bed. After being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) in 2023, Jamey spent the next several months on the road to recovery. “It’s been an amazing journey,” she said. “But I still have a long way to go.” Read more about Jamey’s incredible story of faith, strength and never giving up on herself: https://ow.ly/jUvT50SMLsc

🐾 Raising future heroes: Meet Jennifer Milinsky and Josephine 🐾 When she’s not managing revenue cycles, Jennifer Milinsky dedicates her time to an extraordinary cause—raising puppies for Canine Companions. Currently, she’s nurturing a Labrador retriever named Josephine, or Jo for short, who joined her life at just 10 weeks old. Jennifer’s goal is to prepare Jo for a future as a service or facility dog. One of Jo’s favorite activities is accompanying Jennifer to work at the Baylor Scott & White Administrative Center in Dallas, where she enjoys attention and socialization. They also attend puppy classes to learn basic skills and manners, with Jennifer providing lots of love and care. Come August, Jo will head to professional training at the Canine Companions at Baylor Scott & White Health – Kinkeade Campus in Irving. Since 2015, Canine Companions and Baylor Scott & White have partnered to provide service dogs at no cost to adults, children and veterans with disabilities, enhancing their independence. Read more about Jennifer and Josephine’s journey here: https://ow.ly/ogBC50SL6jo

Cristina Edono, BSN, RN, is an inspiring ICU charge nurse at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney. A native of the Philippines, Cristina faced significant sacrifices, waiting four years to join her husband, Alfred, in America in 2013. Since joining Baylor Scott & White in 2015, Cristina’s dedication has been evident. During her third pregnancy, she transitioned to day shifts but volunteered for nights during the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing her unwavering commitment to patient care. Cristina’s compassion is well-recognized, earning her a nomination for the Excellence in Nursing Award. She is a driving force in improving patient experiences and leading various projects. “Our achievements are very rewarding, and they are not just for the unit but all of McKinney,” Cristina says. “That’s what’s very important for me.” Read more about Cristina’s inspiring story here: https://ow.ly/lPw750SL64c

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority, and we take immense pride in providing you with exceptional care and compassion. We are delighted that for the sixth consecutive year, Baylor Scott & White Health has more hospitals named to the U.S. News annual list of “Best Hospitals” than any other not-for-profit health system in Texas. A total of 26 Baylor Scott & White hospitals were recognized, including four facilities with a nationally ranked specialty and four named among the best in the state. Award-winning care, all focused on helping you live better. https://ow.ly/o0M950SHqJL

For patients like Steve who have been diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma, typically there were very few options after 1st line immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors. However, significant advances in cellular therapy have brought hope. Dr. Ronan Kelly, medical director of the nationally ranked Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center in Dallas, provides an update on a revolutionary new cellular therapy for patients with metastatic melanoma, now available at Baylor University Medical Center. https://ow.ly/feze50SErIa

Baylor Scott & White is proud to have earned a top score on the Disability Equality Index. It’s an honor to be recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, and we are proud to be recognized as a #BestPlaceToWork24! This award further affirms our continued commitment to disability inclusion for all of our employees.

The eighth Canine Companions® facility dog has officially joined the Baylor Scott & White family! Facility dog Evans, has joined Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Denton’s trio of facility dogs known as the “Dogs of Cardiac Support.” The three help heal hearts physically and emotionally. When working, Evans is not only spreading joy to patients and staff but helping with healing as well. He helps with motivation during physical therapy sessions and walking after surgery. His co-handler, Meeghan Abraham, pharmacy manager at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Denton, is working on ideas to incorporate him during communication on medication and discharge info – to help create triggers to remind patients what they have learned. ❤️🐾