Heroes

Do you know someone who is already making a difference in the lives of others by doing their part to make medicine better? Nominate them as a Hero. Heroes might be health care professionals, or members of the community. They might be well-known leaders, or someone who quietly leads by example. Nominate the person you feel is making the world of medicine a better place to be.

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Valerie Hoven

Posted By: Kathy Holleman meta_seperate Date Posted: June 21st, 2010 meta_seperate Category:

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Valerie is all about "giving back." She had a heart transplant at St. Louis Children's Hospital 10 years ago. Since coming to work at Barnes-Jewish Hospital two years ago, Valerie's volunteered her time to mentor other young people who are facing heart transplants. Having access to someone who has actually lived through the experience is a godsend to these patients, who are often full of questions and anxiety. Valerie answers the questions honestly – letting them know that the process has its ups and downs. But just seeing her – someone who has been through transplant and literally "lived to tell the tale" – is an enormous relief and inspiration.


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Comment By: Kim Gladstone meta_seperate Date & Time: September 20, 2010 at 9:08 am

Thank you Valerie. Your experience gives you the credibility to support our patients and it takes a lot of "heart" to use your very personal experience to help others. You are an inspiration to all of us.