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We Celebrate Whitney Haynes: December 2025 Person of the Moment
When every second mattered, Whitney Haynes delivered. After a primary care visit, a patient collapsed in our Emporia Clinic lobby with an empty oxygen tank. Whitney, an LPN, immediately assessed the situation and found the patient unresponsive and in respiratory distress. Acting fast, she directed bystanders to call 911, helped lower the patient safely, and…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Alicia Criger: November 2025 Person of the Moment
Calm in Crisis. Care in Action. When an emergency notification about an active shooter was issued, Alicia Criger, Emporia Clinic Nurse Manager, took charge with speed and composure. Within minutes, she locked down staff and patients in their current locations to keep everyone safe. For two tense hours—marked by confusion and communication gaps—Alicia stayed calm,…
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