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When one family arrived at the Stormont Vail Health Cancer Center to begin treatment, Cori Hammon, medical assistant, was one of the first people they met.

With each visit, her welcoming smile, attentive care, and willingness to go above and beyond helped make an overwhelming journey feel a little easier.

The family says Cori made them feel like more than patients. She made them feel like family.

Their heartfelt nomination described the lasting difference Cori made during some of their most difficult days. Now, Stormont Vail is pleased to recognize Cori with the Sunflower Award for Extraordinary Nursing Support Staff.

Read Cori’s Nomination

This nomination has been lightly edited for readability and patient privacy.

Since the day we started treatment at the Cancer Center, we have been treated with such kindness, compassion, and respect. All the nurses are incredible, but Cori Hammon, who cares for us nearly every visit, is just extraordinary!

She is so welcoming, caring, and professional, with a special kindness in everything she does that makes us feel like family.

Cori was one of the first people we met on the difficult journey of cancer treatment, and she has made it so much easier. Every time she smiles and welcomes us in, we feel how deeply she cares. She has gone above and beyond for us many times, especially during some of the most difficult days of treatment.

We will be forever grateful to have her helping us through this journey, along with the many other wonderful team members at the Cancer Center. We feel blessed to have her fighting this battle with us and making people feel comfortable, cared for, and in good hands during such a difficult time in their lives.

Please let her know how much we appreciate her! She is very special at what she does and has an incredible heart for helping people. Thank you for your consideration of Cori Hammon for this special award!