About Us Articles

Faith, Leadership and Service

When Ashley Smith, MBA, BSRT(R)(CT), joined St. Dominic’s in 2001, he wasn’t sure if his future lay in nursing or radiology. What he did know is that he wanted to be in healthcare. “I walked into radiology and told them I was looking for a job,” Ashley recalls. “The...
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A Calling to Serve

When Emanuel Godfrey, RT, first walked through the doors of St. Dominic Hospital in 2002, he was looking for a job. What he found was his calling. “When I got here and during my interview, a Sister came on the intercom and said a prayer,” Emanuel recalls. “And I knew...
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More Than a Hospital: Faith, Compassion and Community

At St. Dominic Health, the mission goes far beyond providing excellent medical care — it’s about serving with faith, compassion, and a deep commitment to the community. LeeAnn Prisk, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, director of professional practice and research, has seen firsthand...
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Advancing Cancer Care for the Gulf South: A Life-Saving Milestone

When Ed Carruthers collapsed while replacing a battery in his truck, he chalked it up to an old back injury. A former railroad police officer, he was used to hard work and occasional aches and pains. But what he thought was a minor issue turned out to be something far...
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