
NeShana Bilbrew, RN
NeShana Bilbrew, RN, was a simulations engineer, developing algorithms for a missile systems company in Arizona when her mom was

NeShana Bilbrew, RN, was a simulations engineer, developing algorithms for a missile systems company in Arizona when her mom was

Working at Our Lady of Lourdes Health runs in the family for Catherine Woods. Woods, nutritional service manager at Our

As a clinic patient access representative at Our Lady of the Angels Family Medicine Clinic, Nicole Powell checks patients in

Although she didn’t dream of being a nurse during childhood, Sheila Simpson, NHA, BSN, now knows it is her calling.

Director of Telemetry at St. Francis Medical Center, Sandra Brown, RN, says that she chose this career and has never

As a house supervisor at Our Lady of the Angels Health, Marilyn Youngblood, RN, ensures smooth operation of our nursing

For more than 30 years Patsy Tennon has served the St. Dominic’s ministry in a variety of roles. In her

An interest in pursuing medicine revealed itself for Wartelle Castille, MD, during his time in the U.S. Army, where he

“You will be a doctor” was the career advice Adaora Uzodi, MD, received from her father while growing up in

“If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever

Never burn bridges and treat people the way you want to be treated. That advice has served Kimaka Jones, RN,

For Linda Smith, CNA, her patients are her number one priority as she oversees the telemetry unit at St. Francis

The inspiration for a decades-long nursing career came from family. Alice Lorraine Broadway has been a licensed practical nurse for

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” The quote from the

Black History Month is more than an annual commemoration. “Black History Month is a story of vibrance and perseverance. It’s

Nothing is given to you. Embrace the “I can” mentality. Work hard to earn it and let your work speak

Black History Month not only serves as a reminder, but it also symbolizes the struggles and achievements of those African