Baptist Union County names Service First Quarterly Champion
NEW ALBANY, Miss., May 7, 2025 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced that Paula Browning, RN, has been named Service First Champion for the quarter. Browning, head nurse for the medical-surgical unit, was nominated by a colleague for going above and beyond for a patient.
Service First Champions are individuals who consistently exceed all expectations for the purpose of serving others and are nominated by colleagues, physicians, patients, and their family/support persons for outstanding service.
In the nomination, the colleague shared how Browning went above and beyond to care for a patient that would not eat or ask for assistance. Not only did she keep a close check on the patient, Browning also brought food and clothing to the patient. The colleague stated, “Paula has the patience of Job and a kind heart to match. She goes above and beyond daily, and it truly makes a difference in the lives of our patients and everyone around her.”
“Paula’s dedication and compassion exemplifies what a Service First Champion should be said Ann Bishop, CEO and Administrator. “It is outstanding team members like Paula who make a difference at Baptist Union County and in the lives of our patients and families.”
Baptist Union County offers a variety of services, including adult and pediatric inpatient care, sleep lab, maternity, robotic surgery, a 24-hour emergency department and diagnostics. The hospital also has PET/CT, 3D mammography, TeleHealth services and an eICU. Baptist Union County has an excellent reputation for providing quality care and recently earned an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group and Outstanding Patient Experience Excellence award from Healthgrades. Most notably, Baptist Union County earned five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for the hospital’s quality, outcomes, safety and patient satisfaction.
For more information about Baptist Union County, please call 662-538-7631 or visit unioncounty.baptistonline.org
