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At the National Association of Hispanic Nurses¨CIllinois (NAHN-Illinois) Inaugural Scholarship and Award Gala on Friday, Oct. 17, Irene Mendez, a registered nurse in the Medically Advanced Care Unit, received the 2018 Outstanding Service Award and Luis Espinosa, patient care technician on the 22nd Floor Spinal Cord Innovation Center, won a nursing scholarship.
Irene was recognized for her broad contributions to nursing. She has served as NAHN-Illinois¡¯ secretary, oversaw the group¡¯s Recruitment and Retention Committee, and is the organization¡¯s ambassador to the American Heart Association. She was recognized with the Illinois Nurses Foundation¡¯s ¡°40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders¡± and NAHN¡¯s ¡°40 Under 40 Award.¡±
Luis was selected to receive the NAHN-Illinois scholarship award for his academic excellence (he is currently a student at Malcolm X College) and his commitment to making a difference as a bilingual nurse.
NAHN-Illinois¡¯ stated mission is to provide a forum for Hispanic nurses to analyze and evaluate the healthcare needs of the community. Learn more about the organization on .
