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Ortho GEM HeaderThe Department of Orthopaedic Surgery prides itself on how our employees embody the mission and vision of UAB. Oftentimes, our employees "go the extra mile" to for their patients and colleagues. Below are many of our Ortho GEMs. 

 

May

Catherine "CJ" White

"Catherine took time out of her day to clean, organize, and label products in POD 3. The room looks great and products are easier to find thanks to her efforts. While this is not in her job description, it displays her personality and work ethic. She said she loves to clean and I know she is not looking for recognition.

On the other hand, I could not pass up the chance to share this awesome example of TEAMwork!"

Submitted by Will Mayweather

April

Renee Buchanon

"Renee has gone the extra mile by bringing back our clinic wheelchairs left in the parking deck and across the street. She has done this on more than one occasion. It's tempting to go home when you've clocked out and trying to beat traffic. Thank you Renee for your dedication!"

Submitted by Will Mayweather

March

Ke'Adrienne McConico

"Kee is an asset to the Orthopedic Team. She truly cares about her patients and treats them with dignity and respect. Though Kee typically works with our foot and ankle team, she is easily able to adapt to the needs of the clinic. She helps make the hard days easier, and always does so with a positive attitude. Kee demonstrates what it means to be preferred and we are so thankful to have her on our team!"

Submitted Anonymously

February

Tori Morrison

"Tori has been a HUGE help to the Sports Medicine staff since the opening of the clinic! She has gone above and beyond to assist with DME inventory, MotionMD training, working through the nuances of the MotionMD system, and helping to organize processes for efficient reordering and inventory control, all while never neglecting her responsibilities in the Cast Room, helping ensure patients are seen in an efficient manner. We are thankful for all of your help, Tori!"

 Submitted by Megan Haynes

January

Axel Lindstrom

"Axel is a highly valuable member of the orthopedic team. Anytime that I have interacted with him, he has been extremely willing to help in whatever manner needed. He always has a great attitude, figures out a way to get the job done, and works in a very timely manner. He likely doesn't get the praise or thanks that he deserves for the diligence and incredible team attitude that he brings to work every day."

 Submitted by Rush Jones

Previous GEMs

  • 2023
    January
    • Tasha Burrell, CMA
    February
    • Axel Lindstrom, OT
    March

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    April
    • Kaitlin Simon
    May
    • Dominique Square-McCray
    June
    • Willie J. Mayweather
    July
    • Cindy Perdue
    August
    • Emily Strickland

    September
    • Lora Robbins
    October
    • Shuntoi Waters
    November
    • Kelly Border
    December
    • Erica Young
  • 2022
    January
    • Megan Allmendinger
    • Amber Booth
    February
    • Kim Vaughn
    • Dustin Harrison
    March
    • Christopher Ford
    • Patti Hudson
    April
    • Janette Marshall
    • Rachel Gordon
    May
    • Jessica Balik
    • Anna Stephens
    June
    • Kathryn Mahaffey
    July
    • Ashley Williamson
    November
    • Valerie Ackman
    December
    • Katy Haynes
  • 2021
    January
    • Kenneth Davis, LAT, ATC
    February
    • Kristen Craven
    March
    • Ortho Call Center
    April
    • Karla Corbitt
    • Jason Gay
    May
    • Chris Ford
    • Clisby Jones
    June
    • Patti Hudson
    • Greg Scoggins
    July
    • KaDezia Bouyer
    • Janet Gillispie
    August
    • Tomeria Jones
    • Alexandra Mitchell
    September
    • Keisha Hill
    • Megan Steirer
    October
    • Amanda Wester
    November
    • Didi Phillips
    • Taylor Elliot
  • 2020
    July
    • Sonya Adams
    • Christy Acton
    August
    • Andrea Boohaker
    • Davita Hill
    September
    • Amy Blish
    • Brittany Smith
    October
    • Debby Forester
    December
    • Sarah Kasprow
    • Brandy Embry