Carla Coleman recognized with Extra Mile Award

Published date: February 12, 2018 |

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Carla Coleman was recently awarded Gordon Hospitals prestigious Extra Mile Award.

This special award was created by members of the hospitals Employee Engagement Committee to recognize employees who go above and beyond the call of duty on a regular basis. It is awarded monthly to deserving employees selected by the hospitals directors.

Coleman, a patient access coordinator in the emergency department, was nominated by Patient Access Manager Gregg Ellis with the following words: Carla recently provided support and care for a family of a young boy who was ran over. She took the entire family to Erlanger Medical Center while the child was being life flighted after she had worked all night on third shift. Her actions exemplify our mission of extending the healing ministry of Christ.

About Gordon Hospital

Founded in 1935, Gordon Hospital is proud to be a member of Adventist Health System. With 45 hospital campuses and more than 8,300 licensed beds in nine states, Adventist Health System is a faith-based healthcare organization headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida. A national leader in quality, safety, and patient satisfaction, Adventist Health Systems more than 80,000 employees maintain a tradition of whole-person health by caring for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of every patient. Each Adventist Health System facility operates independently in delivering care and services to best meet the needs of the local communities they serve. While each entity is unique, all remain united in one mission of extending the healing ministry of Christ.