(Quapaw, OK) – It was a party for the ages on the evening of September 18 as the 10th Annual Freeman Nursing Gala raised a record-shattering $150,000 for the Freeman Health System Nursing Education Fund.
That’s $62,000 more than last year’s record amount of $88,000.
“This incredible achievement would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and supporters,” said Freeman Development and Children’s Miracle Network Manager Brandy Miller-Turner. “Their commitment ensures our nurses have access to continuing education opportunities that enhance their skills and ultimately benefit the patients and families we serve.”
Each year, the gala plays a pivotal role by raising money for the nursing fund, which is designed to support Freeman registered nurses in the advancement of their education and relieve some of their financial burdens.
A record 500 attendees, the largest ever, sold out the celebration hosted by Downstream Casino Resort. The concept behind this year’s party, which had a “Nursing Through the Decades” theme, is a simple one: celebrating and honoring the quality of nursing found at Freeman Health System.
Winners of the Outstanding Nurse of the Year awards were announced during the festivities. They were:
- Ambulatory Care – Ashley Hoyer
- Non-Traditional – Janay Jones
- Critical Care – Summer Michael
- Medical-Surgical – Becca Brown
- Specialty Care – Bill Brown
- Advanced Practice Nurse – Lori Reed
About Freeman Health System
Locally owned, not-for-profit and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital and Ozark Center — the area’s largest provider of behavioral health services — as well as two urgent care clinics, dozens of physician clinics and a variety of specialty services. In 2020, Freeman earned dozens of individual awards for medical excellence and patient safety from CareChex®, a quality rating system that helps consumers evaluate healthcare providers. U.S. News & World Report named Freeman Health System the Best Hospital in Southwest Missouri for 2020. With more than 320 physicians on staff representing more than 80 specialties, Freeman provides cancer care, heart care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopaedics, children’s services and women’s services. Additionally, Freeman is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit freemanhealth.com.
Reference:
Kevin McClintock, Media Relations Coordinator
Freeman Health System
417.434.3458
KSMcclintock@freemanhealth.com
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