Celebrating Values in Action in the South Central Region

The South Central Region Values in Action (VIA) awards celebrate team members who go above and beyond to live the values of excellence, purpose, compassion and team.

Read the abbreviated stories below.

Cassi Henry
IU Health Morgan Radiology

A patient was late for their appointment and Henry showed great compassion and empathy to them. She took the time to help them out and went beyond the call of duty to help them have an efficient visit to the facility.

"...She was so kind to me and that means a lot to a patient that sick...helped keep my stress level down so she gets an A (+) and a big thank you from me for everything she did for me."

Malena Butler
IU Health Bedford SPA

Her nominator notes how Butler is always smiling, delighting patients as they enter the hospital and helping wherever she's needed. When a Spanish-speaking patient came in and needed help communicating, Butler speaks Spanish and went to help with the registration process.

She also spoke with the care team to make sure the patient understood everything they were doing.

"You could tell by their smile and in their eyes, the patient was greatly appreciative of Malena."

Ashley Smiley
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Smiley stepped in to the role of prenatal intake nurse to help prioritize patients and her team when one of the two regular prenatal intake nurses was out of the office.

This helped prevent a delay in care for patients who would have needed to be rescheduled, and prevented overloading the other prenatal intake nurse. And Ashley handled the role with expertise, compassion and purpose.

"You would never know that Ashley was not a full-time prenatal intake nurse."

Joey Hodge
IU Health Bloomington Food & Nutrition Services

Hodge's nominator notes how he is always kind and caring with patients, delivering trays and helping with a smile.

"Joey seems happy to be here on our team and we are happy to have him."

Tonya Bridwell
IU Health Bloomington Cancer Services

A new patient came into the office and was very anxious about the journey ahead. Bridwell took the patient on a quick tour of the infusion department, showed them where to park and what doors to enter.

"Tonya could not let them leave without knowing that we are all a team, and we work closely with the infusion center, and that we are there for them."

Sarah Locchetta, RN
IU Health Bloomington Perinatal Services

Locchetta had a patient with a severe condition, and the nurse went the extra mile to support them and advocate for them during their care conference.

She always volunteered to care for them, checking in on the patient and quickly escalating concerns to leadership as they arose. Locchetta also sought help from other specialties to ensure the best care was provided.

"Sarah role-modeled the care for this patient and was able to inspire many of her colleagues to do the same. The patient is extremely lucky to have had Sarah care for her."

Gena Carney
IU Health Virtual Care Behavioral Health and Social Work

Carney was dropping off equipment to another office and ended up staying for hours to help with a patient who was experiencing mental health concerns.

"Thank you for seeing a dangerous situation and stepping in."

Emily Bock
IU Health Community Health Family Vitality Initiative

Through her work with Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR), Bock identified a trend of increased fetal loss for those mothers with incarceration history.

To address this concern, she worked with groups in the community to support confirmation ultrasounds within Lawerence and Monroe County Jail, offer testing/ treatment for STI’s and more.

"Emily has reflected purpose, excellence, and compassion in her work to address issues for some of our most vulnerable expectant individuals, those incarcerated."