Sunshine Award - Union Health, Terre Haute, IN

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Sunshine Award

The Sunshine Award honors employees who model compassionate service of the highest standard to patients, visitors, and customers of Union Health. The Sunshine Award recognizes exceptional support members who work closely with our clinical staff to improve patient experience and patient care.
Any employee or member of the public can nominate a Union Health employee for the Sunshine Award.

Click here to nominate a Union Health employee for a Sunshine Award.
 

 

 

Cristi King, 2026

Cristi King recently went above and beyond to support an elderly couple who were struggling to understand their medical bills after receiving services at Illiana Internal Medicine North. Despite reviewing the bills multiple times and returning to the office with additional questions, the couple was always met with patience, kindness, and a genuine desire to help.

Each time they visited, Cristi took the time to carefully walk them through their statements and contacted the billing department on their behalf to help resolve their concerns. Her willingness to listen, advocate for their needs, and ensure they understood the information provided gave them peace of mind and confidence. By the end of each visit, the couple left feeling reassured and grateful for the support they received.

Cristi consistently goes above and beyond for every patient she encounters. Her compassionate heart, patience, and dedication to serving others make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she helps. She is a shining example of how treating people with kindness and respect can create an exceptional patient experience, and her actions reflect the caring values we strive to provide at Union.

Lindsey Daley, 2026

Lindsey recently went above and beyond for patients in Neurophysiology during a particularly challenging day. Even as the department fell behind through no fault of the staff and frustrations began to grow, she remained calm, compassionate, and focused on helping each patient feel cared for.

To ease the long wait, Lindsey thoughtfully purchased drinks from the coffee shop for some of the patients. One situation especially highlighted her compassion. A patient’s driver, already upset about bringing him to the appointment, said he would not return for the patient’s follow-up visit the next day. Recognizing how important that appointment was, Lindsey reached out for help and continued looking for a solution.

Eventually, Lindsey was able to arrange transportation for the patient. The patient was relieved and grateful, and Lindsey’s persistence helped turn a stressful experience into one that felt supportive and reassuring.

Lindsey’s kindness, initiative and dedication made a meaningful difference for this patient. She truly went above and beyond to make sure he felt supported, and her actions reflect the compassion and excellence we hope every patient experiences at Union.

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