Memorial RN Honored

For Immediate Release February 17, 2009

GULFPORT, Miss.— Maria Ladner, Registered Nurse in Cardiac Services at Memorial, was recently named a Guardian Angel.

The Memorial Hospital Foundation set up the Guardian Angel program to give grateful patients the opportunity to make a donation to the Foundation in honor of a doctor, nurse, other staff member or volunteer who made a difference in their care or the care of a loved one at Memorial. Guardian Angel recipients will receive a lapel pin they can wear with pride.

Eve Masinter, a recent patient at Memorial, credits Ladner for her dedication, compassion and for being a very caring professional.

Through her gratitude, Masinter made a donation to the Memorial Hospital Foundation Guardian Angel Program in honor of Maria Ladner.

It is clear from her actions that Maria truly cares about her patients