Hospital Employee Named A ‘Legend’

March 16, 2013

An Atmore Community Hospital employee has been named a Baptist Health Care Legend, the organization’s highest honor.

When a recurring transfusion patient returned to live in the more rural area of Atmore, he was no longer able to drive. He lives alone with no family members nearby. Often, he paid for the services of public transportation to bring him to the hospital for blood draws and transfusions.

Patrice Smith noticed that the man needed a helping hand, so she offered to help. She used her own resources to make sure he made it to his health care appointments.

Recently, he was admitted to another facility for a temporary rehabilitation, and on her day off, Patrice drove him from the hospital to the facility. She also helped him complete admission paperwork. She checked on him often and visited him during his stay.

Patrice’s kindness didn’t stop there. She recognized that he could benefit from the Meals on Wheels program and contacted the program coordinators to expedite the enrollment process.

Patrice continues to check on the patient often and drives him to his physician appointments and other places where he needs to go

Comments

23 Responses to “Hospital Employee Named A ‘Legend’”

  1. Atmore G on March 18th, 2013 4:03 pm

    What a great person! We need a lot more folks like Patrice Smith! Thanks Ms. Smith for all you do for those who cannot do for themselves..

  2. tw on March 18th, 2013 1:50 pm

    Patricia you are a wonderful person for doing this. May God continue to poor down blessing to you. It is good to know that there are people out there who are willing to help others without looking for something in return.

  3. Patrice Smith on March 18th, 2013 1:01 pm

    Thanks @ Chereka Lucas “Pooh”!!Love u 2!! :-)

  4. Chereka Lucas on March 17th, 2013 10:35 pm

    Congratulations Trice, I am proud to have someone as
    great as u apart of my extended family..Keep up the great
    work. I love u pretty lady :-)

  5. Patrice Smith on March 17th, 2013 10:19 pm

    Thanks everyone for your kind words!! :~)

  6. Friction against the machine on March 17th, 2013 1:19 pm

    Atmores hospital and staff don’t always get the credit they deserve. They have always taken exceptional care of both myself and my family. Atmore has its share of problems but the hospital/staff is not one of them! Congrats

  7. Gail Craycraft on March 17th, 2013 12:35 pm

    This is so refreshing to see some good news and to know that kindness and care for mankind still exists in this me, me, me world of today. Congratulations to this young lady, you go girl!

  8. Lisa Johnson Phillips on March 17th, 2013 8:30 am

    it is so good to no that Patrick is doing such a great job she always have been a great person n keeps a beautiful.smile on her face keep up the good work trice God bless

  9. Willene on March 17th, 2013 7:29 am

    Congratulations !!!

  10. Respect for Patrice on March 17th, 2013 3:17 am

    This does my heart so much good. Most people are just concerned with themselves today – they don’t want to get involved – they’re afraid they might miss a favorite tv program or they won’t have as much money to buy booze or gamble with. (or other things)

    God bless you, Patrice. God has a mansion waiting for you.

  11. Wilma Gibson on March 16th, 2013 11:24 pm

    Thanks for covering a story like this, and thanks for people like Patricia. If we all looked out for others, the world would not be in the condition it is in. Thanks Patricia!

  12. Ricky G. on March 16th, 2013 2:29 pm

    Matthew 25:40 NIV

    “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

    God Bless you Patrice Smith

  13. Tessa Sutton on March 16th, 2013 2:26 pm

    I just want to thank this lady from the bottom of my heart. I am not related to the patient, nor do I know the nurse. But as a nurse myself, but I had to get out the field of nursing because it took me emotionally down if something happened to my patients. But that is getting off the subject. I wish there was more nurses like this one that love their job and not there to get a paycheck. This nurse has went beyond her need and I know that his family and himself are very thankful and very glad that she is one of the nurses that have a heart and care for their patients. Thank you Miss. Smith for the great job that you do for others. And just know that god will give u something in return when u least except it. Thank you for this man’s Angel ( that is you Miss Smith) because I know that is how he feels.

  14. Rebekah on March 16th, 2013 9:10 am

    Great to see people who go that extra mile to help others. What a giving and wonderful person you are

  15. Ramona on March 16th, 2013 8:58 am

    What a truly selfless lady! This story should serve as a reminder that we should ALL be this way! Maybe others will be encouraged to give more of themselves after reading this and know that you can make a HUGE difference in the lives of others. An honor well deserved !!!! Congratulations Miss Smith!!!!

  16. Nana on March 16th, 2013 8:54 am

    If only we had more people in this world like her. It would be a far better place.
    Cong!!!!! well desired.

  17. Patrice Smith on March 16th, 2013 8:18 am

    Thanks molinoraised & I love helping others

  18. Linda on March 16th, 2013 8:00 am

    What a wonderful person with a heart full of love. This ole world needs more people like her. Reading this article makes me embarrassed about myself!! Thanks Patrice for being a great example to others!!!

  19. southerngirl on March 16th, 2013 7:56 am

    Good for you Patrice!! If we had a lot more caring and giving people like you in this world, we would all be better off. Keep up your good works, you will be blessed!!

  20. BRANDY on March 16th, 2013 7:10 am

    Congrats! Wish more people had a heart as big as yours!!!!

  21. G S on March 16th, 2013 7:07 am

    Yes it is! She’s a wonderful person, the last time I was at at the Atmore Community Hospital, for laboratory work. Patrice Smith took Care of me. She had a beautiful smile, n she sat n talk with me.me. she is just a wonderful person. Congratulation! So thankful. For someone like u in this world.

  22. Vitor on March 16th, 2013 6:36 am

    Thats what I call going the extra mile.. Its great knowing that Patrice is in our area.

  23. molinoraised on March 16th, 2013 2:10 am

    It’s so refreshing to see that there are still some good people out there in this messed up world we live in.

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