Despite already having a busy day, Mike Manning volunteered to care for an emergent sick patient that we had to open an extra room for. He is always quick to help care for patients and help others out. - Dr. Nicole Guinn

Dr. DeSena showed incredible dedication to excellent patient care. She communicated with the surgical team regarding the patient's severe thrombocytopenia, coordinated following through with hematology recommendations, helped her colleagues when her own case was on hold, and stayed late to start the case so the patient's care would not be delayed despite knowing she may have an extended shift. Thank you for taking such great care of your patients! - Dr. Sandy An

Stefana went above and beyond on the Inpatient Pain Service, particularly with a complex MVC patient. She successfully managed a difficult femoral catheter placement, showcasing amazing technical skills. Heather, thank you for being a true patient advocate and alerting IPS to the surgical team’s concerns regarding the catheter during prone positioning and the consideration to remove it. Stefana and Heather re-dressed the catheter, prevented potential pressure injuries, and convinced the team to maintain the catheter. Thank you for advocating for this patient's entire post-op course. 10/10.

Thanks to Mike for sending Elizabeth and Janina up to L&D to help during a very busy shift. They were instrumental in helping the OB team keep the patients safe while we had multiple concurrent emergency procedures and epidural requests. Thanks also to Adam and Wingate for their hard work and excellent clinical care. - Dr. Mary Yurashevich

I want to recognize Danny for his outstanding clinical skills and patient advocacy. He diagnosed a pneumothorax just by listening and persisted in his assessment to ensure a chest tube was placed, ultimately saving the patient's life. Great work, Danny! - Dr. Ashley Thompson

A HUGE fist bump to Summer for always being willing to jump in and help, no matter the task. From office moves to scheduling headshots and everything in between, her support never goes unnoticed. Summer’s welcoming spirit and kind heart make a huge difference, and I truly appreciate all the ways she’s helped me and others navigate the department. Thank you for everything you do! - LyAshia Webb

Thank you all for stepping in on short notice to help interview our fellowship applicants. Your willingness to adjust schedules and prioritize this effort speaks volumes about your commitment to our program. Supporting the education mission requires teamwork, and your engagement ensures we continue to recruit and train the next generation of outstanding anesthesiologists. The future of our specialty depends on efforts like this, and I am truly grateful for your partnership. - Dr. Michael Cutrone

Thanks to Nicole for coming up to OB personally and helping with a very complex parturient needing GA for an emergent cesarean delivery. The OB team (John, Thomas, Logan Holley, and I) greatly appreciated the help with this challenging airway in a rapidly declining patient! We felt supported and prepared with her expertise! - Dr. Mary Yurashevich

Chad went above and beyond by going out of his way to find a patient their favorite food after their procedure. Showing some Duke heart! - Dr. Michael Cutrone

Thank you to Kira Bruck, Rachel Pierce, Alex Vetter, and Emily Macek for coming up to OB to help with a particularly challenging shift. We had multiple overlapping hemorrhages, stat GAs, a surprise accreta - and an Epic crash. These teammates were invaluable! Kira stayed over from days while Rachel came up from the main OR for the first part of the shift. Alex and Emily came up a bit later for the second wave. With their help, we were able to provide our patients with the exceptional care they deserve. - Jennifer Easterling, CRNA