King's Daughters Medical Center

We’re delighted to have celebrated our team's outstanding achievement in meeting or exceeding our corporate goals set for FY2024. In appreciation of these accomplishments and as we gear up for the Team Incentive Award, members of leadership expressed gratitude by serving free cake to all team members on Thursday, August 29th. Team members gathered at the Parkview Café, Pavilion Café, Kingsbrook, and King’s Daughters Ohio Admin. Conference Room to enjoy this sweet celebration. Outreach locations also joined in the festivities with cupcakes delivered by our Business Development team throughout the week. This celebration was a moment to reflect on the collective effort by our team that made these achievements possible. Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence and for making UK King’s Daughters a place where success is a shared experience.

Join us in celebrating our DAISY Award winner of this month, Virginia Conley! We're extremely proud and inspired by her dedication. #DAISYAward

Congratulations to Virginia “Jenny” Conley, RN, for winning the prestigious DAISY Award! Jenny is a nurse on the Mother Baby Unit. She had multiple nominations for her care and compassion:   “We were admitted at 30 weeks of our pregnancy and told we may deliver any day. It had us both in absolute fear, especially being away from home. We were terrified at first, and at the end we were so so happy. Both nurses were humans and friends first and not only put our health first but our mental health first too. On delivery day, Jenny stayed with us and helped us while we made the decision to deliver. She didn’t intrude, but instead comforted two worried parents, answering our questions and not leaving us alone in fear. She never left our side and held my fiancé’s hand.”   “She is extremely friendly. You can tell she enjoys what she does.”   “She allowed me to feel what I needed to feel and actively listened to my concerns. I am forever grateful for her being here and going above and beyond.”   “Jenny was a positive light in our experience.” The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem) Award is an international recognition program that celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day.

We brought Austin's Homemade Ice Cream to the Pavilion recently and asked our team what their favorite flavor was, and we got some great answers!

It’s Team Tuesday, and today we’re celebrating the team at the King’s Daughters Center for Healthy Living! Located at 1200 Central Ave. in Ashland, Kentucky, the center is home to a diverse group of professionals dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. From diabetes education and the diabetes prevention program to medically supervised weight loss and surgical weight loss, this team delivers a comprehensive range of services with expertise and compassion. Led by Allison Gilberts Gross, M.D., this team includes skilled nurses, behavioral health specialists, and registered dietitians who work closely together to provide personalized care. Their collaborative approach ensures that every patient receives the support they need to achieve their health goals. And don’t forget about their fun and friendly banana dog mascot, who’s always ready to bring a smile to your face during your visit!

Finding time for physical activity can be tricky, but we've got some great options right here at UK King’s Daughters! Why not take a stroll through Central Park on your break, hit the trail at the Pavilion, or get those steps in on the indoor walking path? Walking is a game-changer—it helps you stay fit, keeps your heart healthy, and boosts your mood.

Austin’s Homemade Ice Cream is at the Pavilion today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Stop by for a sweet treat and cool off during your break. Cash, card, and payroll deduction are accepted.

We’d like to wish a Happy Birthday to Brian Fredrick M.D., who recently celebrated his 50th birthday. We’re so grateful to have you on our team and can’t wait to see what the next 50 bring. Enjoy your special day, Dr. Fredrick!

Keisha Fox, a registered nurse at UK King's Daughters, emphasizes the significance of patient experience and its personal meaning to her. Her compassion is evident as she describes treating each patient. She highlights the importance of patient surveys and the crucial role feedback plays for her and the team. We thank Keisha for providing exceptional care and enhancing the patient experience at UK King's Daughters.

Our Health Foundation's Team Emergency & Crisis Fund recently received a $500 donation, thanks to the work of two UK King's Daughters team members. Outside of his regular duties, Director of Community Engagement Scott Hill, CPP, CHPA, volunteers and serves on the board of The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Foundation. Hill and Mindy Burch, PhD, associate professor at Trevecca Nazarene University, recently published a nationwide study, "The Impact of Body-Worn Cameras in Hospitals: An In-Depth Study." When Hill and Burch developed the survey for healthcare security specialists, they needed someone to create and guide the survey to completion. Director of Integrated Communications Tom Dearing, APR, works down the hall from Hill and volunteered to help. He created and managed the survey "over a couple Saturdays" in late 2023 and early 2024. The IAHSS had set aside funds to have the survey completed, and Hill and Dearing requested the funds be donated to the Team Emergency & Crisis Fund. "This fund has been vital for many of our fellow team members," Dearing said. "The Health Foundation has been growing in serving our community, and our team. Scott and I agreed this was a great way to give back to King's Daughters." Hill is scheduled to present his findings from the study in a webinar for the IAHSS. There are already more than 200 hospital security professionals signed up to attend from across the world. In September, Hill will share the findings of the study at the Workplace Violence and Safety Forum at Houston Medical Center. The study's results can be found at https://lnkd.in/ghs_2CnD. To make a donation to the Health Foundation's Team Emergency & Crisis Fund, contact Health Foundation/Team Recognition Director Laura Patrick at [email protected] or calling 606-408-9332. Pictured, from left: Dearing, Patrick, Hill