Reasons 'Why I serve'

Patricia M Davis, RN 

Service of the poor: Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need 

"It is what I was called to do." 

Luke 22:27 

I am among you as one who serves ... your humble servant 

Laura Reder, LPTA, Birmingham 

Service of the poor: Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need 

"Everyone needs help and everyone CAN help in some way: be generous with kindness and compassion"

Jessica Molay, RN, East

Integrity: Inspiring trust through personal leadership 

"Integrity is meaningful to me because I am called to be a servant to those around me. God calls us to serve and care for others. As a nurse, that is my goal. Whether I am serving patients directly or those who care for others I am called to serve with compassion, excellence and care." 

Amy Edwards, RN, Case Management 

Service of the poor: Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need 

"I believe that access to quality healthcare is a basic human right for people from all socioeconomic backgrounds. In my years at Ascension, I have personally witnessed our service to the poor and most vulnerable patient populations and am proud to be part of such a wonderful ministry."

Rachel Cross, Director of Case Management 

Wisdom: Integrating excellence and stewardship 

"In Case Management, we are often left to identify resources for patients that have exhausted all the traditional options for care. I love that Ascension provides my team with the ability to think outside of the box, partner with our joint ventures and care partners, connect directly with community resources, and support patients direct care needs through ways that we wouldn't be able to assist within other health systems."

Marsha Gortney, Pharmacy Technician Coordinator 

Service of the poor: Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need 

"Service of the poor and Dedication to the ministry to help as many as possible in order to make their life better in any way I can. My job is getting them their medicatiion for free." 

Victoria Hollis, RN, East

Reverence: Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life 

"The reason our core value of reverence resonates with me, is because I cherish when I am able to bring dignity to the moments where my patients feel the most undignified. No matter what their reason for admission, their age, their gender, their beliefs, every person deserves to be treated with compassion and respect." 

Jacob Davidson, RN, East

Reverence: Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life 

"I nearly died in the ED at St. Vincent's East, so I can genuinely say there is a personal reverence anytime I enter the facility. I feel I owe a debt to Ascension I can only repay by giving back to the facility that saved my life." 

Ken Sanderson, Dispatcher, Birmingham 

Integrity: Inspiring trust through personal leadership 

"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." Luke 16:10 

Marilyn Oden, Specialty Market Manager, Blount 

Service of the poor: Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need 

"Every person who walks through our door has a different story. Ascension St. Vincent's has given me the resources to meet a great variety of needs." 

Cassandra Sisco, Medical Assistant, Gardendale

Reverence: Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life

"Compassion goes such a long way in caring for patients on so many different levels. It is so important to treat patients respectfully and show them much needed compassion everyday!"

Susan Sanderson, RN, Manager, Birmingham

Reverence: Respect and compassion

for the dignity and diversity of life

"Treating others with respect and

compassion can start a spark then a

fire will ignite through the care that

we have show for others to carry this

out. Lead by example!"

Amber Brown, Sr Financial Analyst, Ridge Park

Integrity: Inspiring trust through personal leadership

"In my role, trust is a must and I take great pride in that. If you are able to place 100% trust in someone, confidence and peace of mind follow. That is something that I feel most people desire in someone else, professionally and personally. I believe that is something I have established with my co-workers, friends, and family."

Machelle Sims, Patient Navigator, Bruno Cancer Center

Service of the poor: Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need

"In my daily role as Patient Navigator. I get to service patients in a much needed capacity with basic living needs. To have a service heart is very rewarding in my role at the Ascension Bruno Cancer Center."

Cheryl Laird, RN, Nursing Supervisor, Birmingham

Reverence: Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life 

"God knew us when he formed us in the womb. We are beautifully and wonderfully made."

Kristy Smelley, Pharmacist, St. Clair 

Service of the poor: Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need 

"God teaches us in Matthew 22:39 that we are to "love our neighbor as ourselves" as the second greatest commandment. This is a great reminder to me of the importance of always showing love and compassion to others especially during difficult times such as trials with physical ailments or being weak in spirit. "

Caleb Townes, Director of Consumer Experience 

Dedication: Affirming the hope and joy of our ministry 

"I love being able to make the most out of a day simply by enjoying the presence of people. I find it a gift to be able to see and choose to believe the best in others and let them know I see it - even if they do not believe it themselves." 

Laura Mims, Utilization Management Supervisor, East 

Reverence: Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life 

"My reason for serving was and always will be to strive to always respect each individual that is our patient/ customer regardless of their race, background, life circumstances, religion, and/or value system. Ascension's mission is in line with the reason I entered healthcare 30 years ago. I am thankful to be an associate for an organization that embraces human dignity and values each individual as a whole being. I am proud of the work that we do as an organization and will continue to strive to embody Ascension's values and mission in my everyday work."

Emily Gray, PCT, Birmingham

Dedication: Affirming the hope and joy of our ministry 

"Dedication to affirming the hope and joy of our ministry as a patient care technician means bringing positivity and optimism to patients, uplifting their spirts and promoting a postive healing environment. This dedication also keeps me motivated and committed to providing the best possible care, recognizing the impact my work can have on patients' overall well-being." 

Matthew 25:40: Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did it for Me.

Amanda Davenport, Organizational Effective Performance Partner 

Reverence: Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life 

"Reverence is the attitude which can be designated as the jewel of all moral life, for in it allows one to first take a position toward the world which opens spiritual eyes and enables us to grasp values. 

Reverence allows us to author that written word by showing honor and respect and possess dignity in life.  This too; is my Life Journey."