Dr. Isabella Guajardo, a general surgeon at Ozark Surgical Group, has received a Heroes with Halos award from the Baxter Health Foundation after a patient nominated her for the care she provided before, during and after surgery. The award was presented by Johanna Foster, office manager at Ozark Surgical Group; Sarah Edwards, executive director of…

Dr. Jacob Carter has received a Heroes with Halos Award from Baxter Health after a patient nominated him for the care he provided during two hospital stays. Members of the intensive care unit staff presented the award. "Dr. Carter continued the legacy of exceptional care, listening attentively to my specific health challenges, explaining procedures clearly…

Four members of the Reppell Diabetes Clinic staff have received Heroes with Halos awards from Baxter Health after a volunteer nominated them for the care they show the people they work with. Jodi Bodenhamer, APRN, CDCES; Donna Love; Carrie Geier, BSN, RN, MSEd; and Geri Taylor, MSN, RN, were recognized by Baxter Health President and…

Sara Phelps, a licensed practical nurse on Baxter Health's 5 South unit, has received the health system's Heroes with Halos Award. The recognition honors Baxter Health providers, employees, volunteers and departments nominated by grateful patients and families. Phelps was nominated by a patient she cared for after back surgery in mid-July. "She showed genuine kindness…

Baxter Health has presented its Heroes with Halos Award to Jaclyn Warren, BSN, RN, after a patient's family nominated her for her care before and after a heart bypass surgery. Warren was filling in with the cardiac surgery team in the pre-surgery area the morning of the patient's coronary artery bypass graft, the family member…

Baxter Health has recognized paramedic Dee Allen with a Heroes with Halos award, an honor driven by patient nominations. The award was presented by Sarah Edwards, executive director of the Baxter Health Foundation, along with James Pinkston, director of ambulance services; paramedic supervisor Chris Fry; EMS coordinator Buddy Bodenhamer; and members of the ambulance staff.…