Helen Keller Hospital

We had the most wonderful evening with our community partners and friends at the HKH Foundation Annual Dinner & Silent Auction! 🌟🖤

It was a great honor to present Dr. Tim Melson with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his contributions to Helen Keller Hospital and the Shoals community over the years.

Thank you to our generous sponsors for your help in making this event a huge success!

🌟Presenting: The J.T. Ray Company
🌟Platinum: City of Sheffield, Alabama - Government | Sheffield Utilities | Medical Associates of The Shoals PC | Tennessee Valley Authority

Healthcare workers are five times more likely to be victims of violence in the workplace than any other profession. On this Hospitals Against Violence ( ) Friday, HKH stands with healthcare organizations across the country in taking a stand against workplace violence.

Join us in congratulating Hope Powell, LRT, CRT, on receiving the BEE Award! 🐝

Hope is one of our Licensed Respiratory Therapists here at HKH. She was nominated by a nurse in the ICU for always going above and beyond for her patients and their families. Her nomination noted a particularly difficult situation in which Hope offered a great deal of support and compassion to a patient in need.

We are so grateful for team members like Hope who show a willingness to go the extra mile to care for patients and colleagues alike! Congratulations, Hope!

Another round of congratulations are in order for our most recent DAISY and BEE Award Winners, Gray Overton (RN) and Rose Baker (CNA)! 🌼🐝

The Daisy Award is a prestigious recognition in the healthcare field, honoring extraordinary nurses who go above and beyond in providing compassionate care. The BEE Award was established to recognize the members of our staff that are Being Exceptional Everyday (BEE). Those eligible for the BEE Award include all employees outside of nursing.

Do you want to recognize a nurse or a patient care support team member who made a difference in your stay at Helen Keller Hospital? Click one of the links below to nominate them:
🌼 DAISY Award Nomination: https://www.helenkeller.com/patien.../daisy-award-nomination
🐝 BEE Award Nomination: https://www.helenkeller.com/patients.../bee-award-nomination

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The HKH Foundation's Annual Dinner is less than two weeks away, and we are SO excited to announce this year's honoree... Dr. Tim Melson! We hope you will join us on June 13 to recognize the outstanding efforts of the HKH Foundation, and the unwavering support Dr. Melson provides to our hospital and community!

General Admission tickets can be purchased online at the link below or by contacting the HKH Foundation at [email protected].

🎟: tinyurl.com/28j7sech
📅: Thursday, June 13
⏰: 6:00 PM
📍: Georges 217 - Sheffield

It is Healthcare Technology Management Week, “IT Week” to us. This is a time to celebrate those who might go mostly unseen, but always needed! Thank you for all you do to keep things running smoothly!

It's ! 🚑🩺 Join us in showing appreciation to our Keller EMS crew for the lifesaving services they provide to our communities every day. We celebrated big this weekend with the annual EMS Week Picnic at Spring Park!

Please join us in congratulating our most recent Employee of the Month, Christy Burns! 👏

As a member of our Physical Therapy team, Christy works directly with patients through exercise, massage, balance training, and other therapeutic interventions. She was nominated by multiple coworkers for Employee of the Month for the compassionate and comprehensive care she provides to her patients. Christy approaches each day with enthusiasm and a smile, and is a bright light to all who know her. 💚

Congratulations, Christy!

💥🏁 The Helen Keller Festival is just around the corner, and we are excited to team up with the Tuscumbia Kiwanis Club to present this year's 5 Mile Race & 1 Mile Fun Run! Grab your capes and join us on Saturday, June 29 at the Colbert County Courthouse (water street entrance). Races begin at 7 AM for both races. Participants will receive a t-shirt and post-race refreshments.

Register online today! ➡️ tinyurl.com/HKHSuperHeroRun2024

That's a wrap for Hospital Week 2024! 🌟💚 It's been a fantastic week celebrating the remarkable dedication and commitment of our . From nurses and doctors to maintenance and support personnel, each member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring our patients receive the best care possible.

A special thank you to everyone who helped make this week a great success!

Please join us in congratulating Dustin Wade, RN (4C) as one of our most recent DAISY Award winners at HKH! 🌼👏

It seems fitting that during Hospital Week, we proudly recognize Dustin for the exceptional dedication and compassionate care he provides to our patients every day. Dustin received multiple nominations from former family members/patients he has cared for. We'll summarize the kind words used in his nominations:

"Dustin exemplifies the nursing profession in an EXCELLENT way. He was professional, kind, compassionate and always eager to help. He put me at ease even though I knew all the drills of healthcare. Just a constant source of reassurance and a ray of sunshine. Dustin is heaven-sent."

"After checking on my grandparents he would always ask if there was anything we needed. I saw him take care of the patients in the other rooms with just as much care. I thank God for nurses like Dustin Wade."

To nominate an extraordinary nurse like Dustin for the Daisy Award, visit tinyurl.com/HKHDaisyAward!

It's National Hospital Week! 💚🏥 Helen Keller Hospital celebrates all of the incredible individuals who make our hospital a beacon of health and healing in our community. Please join us in extending heartfelt gratitude to our outstanding team members for their unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and quality care to our patients every day. You are all appreciated beyond measure!

Next up for our Nurses Week spotlight... Cynthia Hurley! 🩺

Cynthia is an RN in our Radiology department and is responsible for the assessment, planning, and care of patients undergoing diagnostic imaging procedures. A veteran member of our , Cynthia has dedicated over 20 years to caring for patients at HKH. We are thankful to have nurses like Cynthia who exemplify the best of the nursing profession. 💚

Want to be a part of our outstanding team of nursing professionals? Apply today at helenkeller.com/careers ‼

Up next for our Nurses Week spotlight... Michael McWaters! 🩺

Michael is a specially-trained RN on our PICC team. He joined the in 2017 working in the Intensive Care Unit and has touched countless lives every day since. While continuing to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients here at Keller, Michael is furthering his education to become a Nurse Practitioner!

Interested in working alongside dedicated nurses like Michael? Apply online at helenkeller.com/careers ‼️

Please join us in celebrating the new nursing graduates of the Shoals! We would like to congratulate the six members of our who are obtaining their RN and LPN degrees, and the many new graduates that will be joining our nursing teams in the coming weeks! 👏🎓🩺

Up next for our Nurses Week spotlight is Drew Price, RN! 🩺

Drew brought his passion for nursing to our Emergency Department in 2021. The ER is a fast-paced environment, and we are so thankful for nurses like Drew who work tirelessly to triage patients, assess their conditions and provide life-saving care with calmness and expertise. 💚🏥

HKH is hiring healthcare professionals like Drew for a wide range of nursing roles throughout our facility. Apply today at helenkeller.com/careers!

Next up for our Nurses Week spotlight... Charm Sausberry! 🩺

Charm is an RN in our Labor & Delivery unit and has been a part of the Keller family since 2022. Charm's passion for healing extends far beyond the walls of our hospital, reaching into the hearts of the mother's and babies she cares for. Thank you, Charm, for your unwavering commitment to your patients and Helen Keller Hospital!

We're always looking to add nurses like Charm to our team. Apply online today at helenkeller.com/careers!

Happy National Nurses Week! Helen Keller Hospital celebrates the incredible nurses who lead the charge for improving the health and well-being of our community every single day. Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting several HKH nurses and sharing what they love about their career.

Today, we introduce Amanda Zahnd, RN First Assistant in Surgery! 🩺💚 Amanda joined the Keller family in 2021 and is a valuable asset to our Surgical Services team. We are truly grateful for the quality and compassionate care Amanda provides to our patients during surgery.

Interested in joining our outstanding team of nurses at HKH? Apply online today at helenkeller.com/careers!

When it comes to stroke, every second counts. ⏱ Rapid access to medical treatment is essential for improving patient outcomes and reducing the risk of long-term disabilities. That's why Helen Keller Hospital ER is here to provide immediate and expert care in the event of a stroke emergency.

Helen Keller Hospital is partnering with the Extension Office to offer a FREE Diabetes Education Cooking Course beginning May 7! Space is limited, so call ahead to reserve a spot. For any questions, please contact the Keller Wellcare Center at (256) 386-4747.

Helen Keller Hospital recently celebrated National Healthcare Volunteer Week by treating our volunteer staff to a lovely luncheon at Stanfields! Our volunteers play a vital role in helping us serve our communities with kind and compassionate care. We thank them for lending their time and energy to make a difference at HKH. 💚

Thursday night, Helen Keller Hospital hosted a new RN graduate "Meet & Greet" honoring upcoming nursing graduates of the Shoals. It was a wonderful evening celebrating their accomplishments and welcoming them to the healthcare industry! 🩺💚

Helen Keller Hospital & Red Bay Hospital are hiring for a variety of positions in the lab! 🔬🧬

MT/MLT Job Overview:
Conducts routine tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, and performs related duties, following established standards and practices. Under limited supervision, performs blood tests and studies morphology of constituents of blood to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Apply online today! ➡️ helenkeller.com/careers

We can't let the week end without honoring our Medical Records team for Health Information Professionals Week! 🖥️💚

From managing patient records to upholding privacy regulations, they play a crucial role in streamlining healthcare services at HKH. Thanks for all you do for our patients and community!

Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week to our outstanding lab team at HKH! Thank you for all you do behind-the-scenes to provide accurate and timely test results for our patients every day. 💚🧪

For the past 5 years, Alex Lawson has collected and donated toys for pediatric patients at Helen Keller Hospital. Thank you, Alex, for making this season brighter for the children receiving medical care this Christmas! ❤️🎁

Our Keller Family Christmas Lunch is always a fun time! We shared lots of laughs as we danced with Rudolph and enjoyed the BEST homemade meal prepared by our incredible Food Services team. Merry Christmas from our family to yours! 🎄❤️💚🩺

Join the Keller Sports Medicine & Rehab team! 🤩🏈🏀⚾️

Each of our ATC's cover only ONE school, working to prevent and treat athletic injuries while collaborating with players and coaches. Qualified candidates will possess ATC licensure by the state of Alabama and BCLS certification upon completion of provisional period of employment.

Apply online today at helenkeller.com/careers!