04/17/2026
Each March, OSF HealthCare proudly hosts the Social Workers Achieving Greatness (SWAG) event a special celebration honoring the incredible impact Social Workers across Care Management, Home Care Services and PACE make every day.
Social workers strengthen our healthcare system in powerful ways. Through care coordination, patient advocacy, emotional support, and connecting individuals with vital resources, they help reduce readmissions, improve treatment adherence, support vulnerable populations and enhance the overall patient experience. Their work drives better outcomes while promoting compassionate, cost effective care rooted in our Mission and Values.
We are honored to recognize our 2026 SWAG Award recipients:
๐ Rookie of the Year โข Grace Gunde, Case Manager I, Inpatient Case Management โ OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
๐คCommunity Engagement Award โข Cynthia Fargher, Ambulatory Complex Care Manager, Ambulatory Complex Care Management
๐ Transformational Leader Award โข Bethany Demery, Lead/Educator, Ambulatory Complex Care Management
๐ Above & Beyond Award โข Ashley Reichert, Ambulatory Complex Care Manager, Ambulatory Complex Care Management
๐บ Social Worker of the Year โ St. Louise Award โข Bethany Demery, Lead/Educator, Ambulatory Complex Care Management
Please join us in celebrating the 2026 SWAG award winners and all of the nominees across OSF Ministry. These outstanding Mission Partners whose dedication, compassion, and expertise make a profound difference for our patients, families, and communities.