August 2021

Mark D’Alise, MD

UMC Physicians, Neurosurgery

Dr. D’Alise was prompt in responding to a nurse call regarding questions about a procedure. When he arrived to assess the patient, Dr. D’Alise took the time to educate the primary nurse and the charge nurse about the procedure and when to alert the provider. This extra time taken to educate nursing staff ensures competent care for the patient. We are glad to work with Dr. D’Alise!

Hannah Cunningham, MSN, RN, CWCA

Infection Prevention and Control

Hannah works with one of our long-term ostomy patients who happens to be homeless. She often takes ostomy supplies to this gentleman, and one day she found him walking down the middle of Avenue Q and helped him to safety before handing off his supplies. Hannah received a “Manage Up” in recognition of helping decrease this patient’s Emergency Center visits from 29 in a calendar year to 7 the last calendar year!

Sima Shahbandar, MD

TTUHSC, Department of Internal Medicine

One night, I was charged with caring for two critical patients in the Emergency Center. I called Dr. Shahbandar about five times during the night, and each time she responded with concern for the patients and grace toward me for calling so much. UMC is lucky to have her as a physician.