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Grant Regional Health Center has recognized Sara Harris, RT(R), as the Rising Star for the first quarter of 2025. The award is part of a program that acknowledges employees who demonstrate the center's values of respect, integrity, professionalism, and community-mindedness, commitment, and progressiveness.

The Rising Star Award aims to honor employees who exemplify these values in their daily work. Nominations for the award can be made by visitors, patients, or employees. A selected committee reviews the nominations to choose one winner each quarter.

Sara Harris has been with the Grant Regional Radiology Department since 2011. She was nominated by a patient who expressed gratitude for her support during a challenging medical procedure. The nomination praised her compassion and empathy, particularly during an ultrasound and biopsy, where she provided comfort and information.

As part of the recognition, nominees receive a certificate, a star pin, and a copy of their nomination. The winner, in this case, Harris, also receives a jacket with the Grant Regional Health Center and Rising Star logos, a special parking space, and her photo displayed on the hospital's new display wall.

Tami Chambers, President and CEO of Grant Regional, expressed pride in the staff's dedication to patient care and emphasized the importance of the award in celebrating employees who go above and beyond. "At GRHC we take great pride in our staff’s dedication to improve the health and wellness of all generations through high quality, compassionate, patient-centered care," Chambers noted.

The announcement also mentioned the other nominees for the quarter, including Erin Hornung, Rachel Wolf, and Cindy Lawinger, all of whom were acknowledged for their contributions.