Jourdanton, TX – South Texas Regional Medical Center is once again seeking to honor one of its nurses with the Patient Choice Award, which recognizes the quality care, comfort and compassion demonstrated in his or her daily work. Continuing the tradition of the last few years, the hospital is asking for input from the community, and one nurse chosen from the nominations will receive the Patient Choice Award at South Texas Regional Medical Center during Nurses’ and Hospital Week, May 12.

South Texas Regional Medical Center asks former patients and family members to be involved in spotlighting an exceptional nurse because patients are the ones directly impacted by outstanding care.

“Sometimes it’s just too hard to spot one nurse when there are so many nurses in our hospital doing such an incredible job caring for our patients,” says Gerardo Flores, Chief Nursing Officer/ ACEO for South Texas Regional Medical Center. “That’s why we are asking patients to help us make the choice. They see the little things that matter so much on a very personal level.”

How to Submit a Nomination

If you or a family member have come to South Texas Regional Medical Center for inpatient, outpatient or emergency care in the last year and you have a nurse you’d like to thank for going the extra mile, don’t miss this chance. Nominations for the 2009 Patient Choice Award will be accepted until April 29.

On-line Nominations

To nominate a nurse, go to www.strmc.com and click on the Patient Choice Award advertisement. Then, simply fill out the online form and click “submit”. Or e-mail nominations to Danielle_flores@chs.net.

Mail-in Nominations

To mail-in a nomination, send the nurse’s name and a few paragraphs explaining your nomination, along with your own name (and the name of the patient) address and phone number. Mail your letter to: Lydia Brown, Administrative Offices, South Texas Regional Medical Center, 1901 HWY 97W, Jourdanton, TX, 78026

Nomination Deadline

Nominate on-line, by e-mail or send postal mail nominations by April 29. Voice your vote and participate today!