Deaconess

11/14/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day! More than 38 million Americans are living with diabetes—and many don’t even know they’re at risk. This World Diabetes Day, let’s come together to raise awareness and promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Diabetes is serious, but it’s manageable and often preventable.
Take the first step: Know your risk.

👉 Take the Diabetes Risk Test: https://ow.ly/UMu550XepFt

11/14/2025

Happy Throwback Thursday ( )! We’re taking a step back in time with The Deaconess Retrospect to explore the rich history of the Deaconess School of Nursing and Hospital — from its founding in 1892 through the transformative decades of the 1960s. Discover the stories, traditions, and milestones that shaped generations of compassionate caregivers and laid the foundation for excellence in nursing education.

11/13/2025

Big news! Deaconess has been recognized as a 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recipient, earning Level 9 status in both Acute and Ambulatory categories!

This national recognition highlights our commitment to using technology to enhance care, strengthen cybersecurity, and improve experiences for patients and providers alike.
We’re proud of our incredible teams who make innovation happen every day!

Read more about this honor: https://ow.ly/1ML050XqLbp

11/12/2025

1 in 5 Americans with diabetes don’t know they have it. A simple A1c test can help you find out where you stand. In recognition of World Diabetes Day, take five minutes to get your A1c checked with a quick, non-fasting finger stick. A Deaconess Employee will review your results and explain what they mean.

• Appointments: 7:00–10:00 a.m. - Registration required for specific appointment time
• REGISTER AT: https://ow.ly/VsAY50Xq9QF
• Location: Midtown Hospital, Health Science Building ( Johnson Hall – 600 Edgar Street) — parking available in the side lot, main hospital lot, Oakley St., or the detached garage. A coach will assist with entry.

11/12/2025

Today is World Pneumonia Day! Pneumonia can affect anyone, but young children, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions are at higher risk. Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain — early treatment is key.

Vaccines can help prevent pneumonia and protect against serious complications. Talk to your healthcare provider about staying up to date.

11/12/2025

Advance Your Career with Deaconess!
Whether you’re pursuing a clinical or non-clinical path, you’ll find a supportive environment where people are valued, growth is encouraged, and your work truly matters.
Grow with us and make every day meaningful: deaconess.com/careers

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we proudly recognize our Deaconess team members who have served our country. Your service, both to our nation and our patients, makes a lasting difference every day.

From Kentucky to Illinois to Indiana, we thank you for your courage, sacrifice and dedication.

11/10/2025

At Deaconess we have hundreds of incredible Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across three states who play a pivotal role in providing exceptional care, compassion, and expertise to our patients and communities every day. NPs play a vital role across our system, supporting health, healing, and hope wherever they serve.

The amazing individuals featured here represent just a fraction of our outstanding Nurse Practitioners across Deaconess. We’re grateful for each and every one of you and the difference you make through your dedication, leadership, and heart.

11/10/2025

Share a Slice of Life — Give Blood!
Join us at Gateway on Nov. 13 for the Red Cross Blood Drive and help save lives with one simple donation.
Register to donate from 7 AM to 1 PM by visiting: https://ow.ly/8k0m50XmozG

11/09/2025

11/09/2025

Please join us in congratulating Ethan Nilssen, our Pharmacist of the Year, and Kim McNeely, our Technician of the Year!

Ethan’s compassion, expertise, and dedication to both his patients and coworkers make him an incredible asset to our team. Nurses and physicians alike appreciate his helpfulness and knowledge. He truly goes above and beyond every day.

Kim is the rock that keeps our department running smoothly. From managing medications and paperwork to supporting payroll and organizing fun team events, her energy and commitment make all the difference.

On behalf of everyone at Deaconess, thank you, Ethan and Kim, for your outstanding work, dedication, and the positive impact you make every day.

11/07/2025

Happy Medical-Surgical Nurses Week! 💙 Thank you to all the med-surg nurses across Deaconess Health System for the outstanding care you provide to our patients!

We’re so thrilled to honor the hard work and commitment demonstrated by those in the medical-surgical nursing profession. Thank you for the care you give our patients every day!