Pawnee Valley Community Hospital congratulates Mandee Birzer as a Healthcare Star
The PVCH Foundation Healthcare Stars program was created to recognize those healthcare professionals who have provided exceptional patient care. In doing so, nominators are encouraged to give a gift to honor the individual or group nominated. These gifts to the PVCH Foundation directly support the care PVCH healthcare professionals provide by purchasing new equipment and technology to improve and expand hospital services. The Healthcare Stars program serves as an encouragement to the healthcare professionals at PVCH while also recognizing their outstanding dedication to patient care.
Mandee Birzer, a nurse in the Acute Care Unit at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, was recently recognized as a “Healthcare Star” for the outstanding care she provided Joan Speed Basgall during her hospitalization. Joan’s brother, Noel shared, during a difficult time for the family , one nurse’s compassion and professionalism shone brightly.
Even after Joan chose to discontinue further treatment and transition into comfort care, Nurse Birzer continued to go above and beyond. She performed her duties professionally and with genuine kindness and empathy, ensuring Joan’s final moments were met with dignity and peace.
Family members shared that Nurse Birzer kept them well-informed about the comfort care process, explaining what to expect and offering guidance throughout the difficult journey. She also ensured Joan’s family and friends were comfortable and supported during her last hours.
“Nurse Birzer made an unbearable time easier with her compassion,” the family said. “Her caring nature will never be forgotten.”
PVCH is honored to celebrate Mandee Birzer on this well-deserved recognition!
