Grace Garcia, MHA, INF, BSN, RN
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When I first found out I’d been recognized for this award, I had let out the biggest sigh. Why?! 🤯 I could barely tell anyone about the award, including my own family. All I could think about was all the work we still had to do, how I could do it, and where all that energy would need to come from. ✨ It took a Father’s Day moment with my grandparents to remind me to smell the roses. ✨ 👴👵My grandparents immigrated to the U.S and worked tirelessly in healthcare in many humbling and back-breaking environments. When asked about their hobbies, they had none they could recall except for work and family responsibilities. They did this so my mother, aunts and uncles could achieve greater heights. They worked tirelessly too, so I could finally have the chance to smell the roses they did not. ✨My grandparents said, “you BETTER enjoy this moment. You can work any time. You almost never get recognized for it. Enjoy life while you can!” ✨ So, because I’m historically bad at smelling the roses, I’m sharing today to remind all you hard-working, status-quo-breaking, compassion-radiating healthcare leaders to go out there and find your ‘rose’ this Monday. 🌹 Life is short, spend time wisely. 🌹_______#mondaymotivation #nursesonlinkedin #healthcare
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Danielle Smith , RN, MSN, FRE, CPHQ
Chief Nursing Officer ◇ Quality-Focused Care ◇ Patient Experience ◇ Policy & Procedure Development ◇ Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◇ Regulatory Compliance ◇ Operational Excellence ◇ Process Improvement
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So happy for you Grace Garcia, MHA, INF, BSN, RN ! And thanks for taking your moment to remind us to pause and celebrate our successes!!
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Blonde Suico
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So proud of you!
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Mark Greg
System Vice President, Population Health Medical Management, Clinically Integrated Network Endeavor Health formerly NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health
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Go Grace, go!
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Matthew Aranha
Senior Financial Analyst at Loyola University Health System
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Congrats Grace! You have impacted the lives of healthcare professionals. Your ability to exhibit a phenomenal sense of selfless sacrifice coupled with a truly extraordinary commitment to others does not surprise me. I can’t think of another more deserving healthcare professional in our surrounding area whom has done more for others and for advancing the science of our public health community than you. Congrats! There was a calling - and you certainly answered. In the words of country music star Tim McGraw, “in my next thirty years”, it’s not so much about what you have accomplished these past few years - it’s about what remains ahead. To those of us whom admire and respect you as followers - we realize how much you mean to the surrounding Chicago communities. We appreciate and value your personality and character. Moreover - please know the rest of us are better prepared, more equipped, and willing to assist from learning from your current responsibilities and future endeavors.Thank you for making such a profound difference in the lives of both established and aspiring healthcare professionals. Ultimately our world is a better place because of your influence and your ability to help others in times of need. Thanks!Viva Grace!!
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Alan Tiongson, MBA
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Way to keep making moves, Grace. I mean, with initials/credentials after your name, as long as your name, you gotta be good, right?
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Deborah Birnbaum
Agile Change Conductor, Innovator, Connector, Gets Stuff Done
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So great and well deserved! I know you'll keep up the great work.
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Grace Riordan, Registered Nurse
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Enjoy your award of recognition! , take this time for you. Congratulations!!
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Malaz Boustani
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Congratulations! Simply amazing! You are the best!
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Nadia Adams
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Congrats Grace! You deserve it!
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