Stephanie Arbona named BEE of the Year
Congratulations to Stephanie Arbona, Emergency Department (ED), for being named the 2026 Southeast Health BEE of Year during Friday’s Hospital Week Awards Ceremony in the Seventh Floor Conference Room.
“Your facility has a real gem in Stephanie Arbona,” an ED patient wrote about her. “Her kindness and patience, as well as her skill, helped me have a bright spot to reflect on from the traumatic events of the night I was in the ED. She has made it easier for me to process all that has happened to me. Stephanie made all the difference for me!”
Another patient wrote after an unexpected security situation occurred while Stephanie was taking her to her room , “In a moment when I was already vulnerable as a patient, her actions made me feel completely protected. She demonstrated courage, quick judgement and genuine compassion. It did not feel like a routine protocol. It felt personal, as though my well-being truly mattered to her.”
Stephanie was one of five finalists for the BEE of the Year recognition. All the finalists were monthly BEE Award winners throughout the last year. Congratulations to all the finalists and the 46 monthly BEE Award winners. The four finalists along with Stephanie were:
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Essence McCleod, EVS
- Ronnie Henry, Nutrition and Food Services
- Lillian Morgan, Critical Care
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Katherine Medlen, Circle East Rehab
Other awards announced during the reception on the Seventh Floor Conference Room were:
BEE Hive Winners – These are the individuals who have received the most monthly BEE Award nominations throughout the year.
· Essence McCleod, EVS
· Ronnie Henry, Nutrition and Food Services
· George Aaron, 2 East
· Kristin Boutwell, 6 East
