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Celebrating Our Nurse Practitioners

Healthy Connections joins its Community Health Network communities in honoring the critical role of Nurse Practitioners, who are championing the health of our patients, as part of this year’s annual recognition of National Nurse Practitioner week (NP Week).

This year’s NP Week theme is “NPs Moving Forward: Today, Tomorrow, Together.” The 2020 commemoration occurs as NPs combat Covid-19 and the nursing community celebrates the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightengale’s birth.

Healthy Connections utilizes Nurse Practitioners at all of our clinics. They assess patients, order and interpret tests, make diagnoses, and provide treatment — including prescribing medications. Across the state and nation, NPs practice in clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, nursing homes, and private practices across the country.

Nurse practitioners blend expertise with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management, NPs offer a comprehensive perspective to health care. They are the health care providers of choice for millions of people.

Healthy Connections joins the AANP and many others grateful across our communities in recognizing nurse practitioners for their leadership, putting the health of patients ahead of their own. This National Nurse Practitioner Week, we salute you.

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October Employees of the Month

Our Healthy Connections employees are obviously incredible. But this month, two were the most incredible. Presenting our October 2020 employees of the month:

East: Elaine Muse

West: Sharon Maechler

Throughout October, both Elaine and Sharon exemplified our Healthy Connections three pillars of Excellence, Compassion, and Community. As winners, they are entitled to a $50 gift card or one day off.

Elaine is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Hot Springs Central clinic.

“Elaine always has a bright smile and an infectious laugh,” a co-worker wrote. “She works so well with her team and is dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients.” And another co-worker said, “She rooms for two providers most days. She will happily help with pediatrics patients, give immunizations, and draw blood. She is always upbeat and has a smile on her face.”

Sharon works with patient referrals and is based in Mena.

“Sharon is extremely quick to respond to case management needs. She takes care of issues within the hour and goes above and beyond what is asked,” a co-worker wrote when nominating her. “Sharon’s effort in doing her job efficiently is amazing. She is tirelessly helping patients to get their referrals done and that’s good customer service,” another wrote.

Each month, Healthy Connections chooses one employee of the month for both the East and West communities. Do you know who should be our next to be recognized? Nominate by visiting www.healthy-connections.org/nominate.