Guardian Angel Gifts
Nurse Bridgette Wenke Honored with a Guardian Angel Award
St. Luke's Hospital Nurse Bridgette Wenke was recently honored with her first a Guardian Angel Award.
Dr. Sunny Zhang of OB/GYN Associates P.C. Receives 2nd Guardian Angel Award
"Thank you so much for all you have done for me through the years," said Amy Johnson Boyle.
Dr. LaMorgese Receives 2nd Guardian Angel Award
When Luke Johnson was 19 years old, he was in a terrible car accident.
CCU Honored with Guardian Angel Award
Betty Wittenburg of Sumner lost her husband, Jim, in January, when a stroke took his life.
Dr. Keith Kopec Honored with Guardian Angel Award
Jan Mussell of Robins is grateful that her father, Jerry Schmidt, celebrated another birthday this year.
Anesthesiologist Honored with Guardian Angel Award
Dr. Almasi helped care for both men last fall — and this donor is very grateful.
St. Luke's Birth Care Nurse Honored with Guardian Angel Award
Stacy and George Haan of Cedar Rapids think the world of St. Luke's Birth Care Nurse Jenna Boley.
Cardiopulmonary Rehab team Honored with Guardian Angel Award
Jesse Wright of Cedar Rapids can't say enough about the outstanding care he received from the Cardiopulmonary Rehab team at St. Luke's.
Dr. James Renz Honored with Guardian Angel Award
A Palo patient of Dr. James Renz, a surgical specialist with Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, believes in guardian angels.
Dr. Jerome Janda Honored with Guardian Angel Award
"I really appreciate everything Dr. Janda has done for me," said Patricia. "He's gone out of his way to help me be healthy. This is my way of saying thank you."
Dr. Mark Kline Honored with Guardian Angel Award
"You're a wonderful doctor!" Marion patient Martha Booth had those words for Dr. Mark Kline of Linn County Anesthesiologists, P.C., after being treated in St. Luke�s Pain Clinic.
Four St. Luke�s Hospice Employees Honored with Guardian Angel Awards
The family of the late Janet Janss recently honored four St. Luke�s Hospice employees with Guardian Angel Awards for their exceptional care.
Dr. Michael Chandra Honored with a Guardian Angel Award
"My husband, Alva, passed away in September 2008 and Dr. Chandra was his heart doctor," said Lola.
Dr. Jerry Rozeboom Honored with a Guardian Angel Award
�Dr. Rozeboom did a great job with my surgery and everything went well,� wrote Kathleen Buzynski. �I want to thank him for his wonderful work. He is truly my Guardian Angel!�
Dr. Ann Metzger Honored with a Guardian Angel Award
Dr. Ann Metzger, a physician with St. Luke�s Marion Family Medicine Clinic, was recently honored with a Guardian Angel Award by a Marion family who wanted to recognize her excellent care. �She goes above and beyond to take care of our medical needs,� said Robert Smith.
Nurse Rachel Smith Honored with a Guardian Angel Award
St. Luke's Birth Care Nurse Rachel Smith was recently honored with a Guardian Angel Award by a Marion couple who wanted to recognize her excellent care. The couple wrote, "Your kindness touched our hearts and our lives. Thank you!"
Kim Swore Honored with Guardian Angel Award
�Kim is an exceptionally compassionate and competent staff member,� said Nancy. �We are so grateful for her outstanding care during my sister�s final days.�
Dr. Scott Nau Honored with Guardian Angel Award
�I can�t even put it into words what Dr. Nau has meant to us,� said Jackie. �He always went above and beyond for Samuel; his level of care and compassion was unparalleled. Dr. Nau never gave up � no matter how grim the diagnosis was. We credit him with keeping Samuel alive.�
Virginia Dietiker Honored with Guardian Angel Award
The Madricks decided to honor Dietiker with a Guardian Angel award. They wrote, �Thank you so much for your wonderful care. You are knowledgeable and very kind!�
Dr. Carla Schulz Honored with Guardian Angel Award
�Thank you for your loving, caring and understanding ways,� said Cecelia. �You�ve been so awesome to my family and me. We wish you the very best because you�re the best doctor around.�
Dr. Doug Sedlacek Recognized for His Outstanding Care
"I�ve been going to St. Luke�s for 50 years � and care givers like Dr. Sedlacek are the reason why!"
Nora Turley Honored with Guardian Angel Award
"Nora Turley really went above and beyond her housekeeping role to make me feel special. She gave me encouragement and helped me pass the time. Since my father-in-law emigrated from Germany as a young man, we had so much to talk about!"
ER Staff Honored with Guardian Angel Award
"All of the employees who helped me were prompt, courteous, helpful and friendly," said Hines. "I was totally happy with the whole experience."
Dr. Saxena Honored with Guardian Angel Award
"Dr. Saxena is wonderful. She has personality, she�s kind and she�s very honest. I give her a 10!"
Rene Crumley Honored with Guardian Angel Award
"Thank you for helping me with my positional vertigo problem," Peterson said. "Thanks to your good care, I�ve had no further trouble!"
Michele Blaylock, Ashley Steinkamp, Judy Wallig and Aimee Traugh
"There is no way I can adequately thank the entire team at St. Luke�s for assisting my family in reinventing Mom�s 80th birthday party."
Dr. Matt Gray, Family Practice Physician with St. Luke's Physicians & Clinics
"His tireless attention is amazing. He truly is our guardian angel!"
Dr. Sandeep Munjal, Orthopaedic Surgeon with Physicians' Clinic of Iowa PC
"Dr. Munjal�s work was flawless; his demeanor was comforting and his results have put a spring back in my step."
Dr. Jim Bell, Medical Director of St. Luke's Palliative Care and Hospice
"We can't express our appreciation enough for your kindness."
Mike Benge and Faithful Sidekick, Cassie
Velda Watts of Cedar Rapids wrote, "Mike and Cassie are the best of friends and work as volunteer members of the Pet Pals Program. They gave me hope. They are an AWESOME team!"
Ann Currie, St. Luke's Birth Care Center Nurse
The Wikners wrote, "Thank you for your excellent care - it was greatly appreciated."
Dr. Ihtasham Habib, St. Luke's Hospitalist
"Dr. Habib showed incredible kindness, compassion, attentiveness and patience when caring for my Mother," said Brumwell. "He always listened to her and we're so grateful to him."
