IDEAL for Healthcare

⭐ Today is Juneteenth 🌟 We come together to honor and recognize the significance of today in our nation's history as it marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, and reminds us of the ongoing fight for equality. Let's make the most out today to: ❤️ Educate 🖤 Engage in meaningful conversations 💚 Actively work to dismantle systematic racism Together, as allies, friends, family, and colleagues -- we must commit to creating a future where freedom, justice, and equality prevail. ❤️ 🤝

💜 June is Alzheimzer's & Brain Awareness Month💜 This month we recognize the incredible women who selflessly care for loved ones facing this disease. Your strength, compassion, and dedication inspire us everyday. We see you, honor you, and are here to support you. To all the healthcare professionals who balance caring for their own families while providing exceptional care to others facing Alzheimer's or other brain diseases ... your resilience and strength is remarkable. Thank you for all you do 🙏 #AlzheimersAwareness #BrainAwarenessMonth #WomeninHealthcare

Being a woman in male-dominated industries hasn't always been easy for me or my career. However, it has taught me some incredibly valuable lessons. Many of you know I began my journey in a predominantly male industry, construction. During this time, I learned the importance of having a tactical approach and developing “thick skin”. One key lesson I gained from this experience is that being direct, assertive, and confident can help women be taken more seriously in these environments. This lesson was crucial in preparing me for the opportunities that followed, including my current role as VP of Sales. Unfortunately, as women, we often have to work harder to prove ourselves and be taken seriously for new opportunities and upward mobility in our careers. Despite this, I've found that staying focused on my goals and holding firmly onto my motivation to set a strong example for my daughters has enabled me to overcome many challenges. This has not only helped me stay resilient but also grow stronger. My advice to other women in similar situations is to stay strong, stay focused, use your voice and never let anyone deter you from your goals.  How have you navigated being a woman in male-dominated spaces?

This Memorial Day, IDEAL proudly honors the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. We remember their courage and dedication. Let’s take a moment today to reflect on their legacy and the freedom we cherish. From all of us at IDEAL, we wish everyone a peaceful and reflective Memorial Day. #MemorialDay #rememberandhonor

🌟 Exciting News!🌟 Lincoln Healthcare Leadership is hiring, and IDEAL is excited to share these new opportunities for greater reach! If you or someone you know is looking to join a team that’s dedicated to healthcare innovation and excellence - apply today! 🤩

As we conclude WHM you now know 31 women in healthcare who are making an impact. The purpose of IDEAL is to help keep women in our industry and attract top talent by lifting one another. Becoming a safe space to talk about topics that have historically been taboo. IDEAL is made up of men and women who are dedicated to our industry. Speaking up alone can feel impossible, but iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another. Together, we can transform, just as iron transforms into steel. Happy Women’s History Month! 👏 IDEAL Board 👏 Kristen Duell Michelle Pickering Stacy Olinger, MSN Teresa Harbour Jnon Griffin Leah Shlyakhov Carmen Perry-Tevaga Morgan Kircher Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC Keri Lamont Brandy Sparkman-Beierle Kristen Avellanosa #weareideal #womenshistorymonth

Today we also lift up Emily I.. She holds herself to such high standards and really exemplifies the qualities needed to propel our industry forward! She operates with a combination of coaching, empathy, and accountability that creates the motivation and confidence for her team and clients to grow. #womenshistorymonth #weareideal

Tarrah Lowry leads with intelligence and heart. A revolutionary change-maker in the hospice industry, Tarrah’s inspiring story about her entrance into the space, her “why”, clearly guides her leadership style: compassionate, loyal, and innovative. Bernadette Smith shared “I personally feel honored to learn from her and count her as a friend.” Tarrah we are so grateful to have you in our industry. #weareideal #womenshistorymonth

Nurse, CCO, International CEO, board member, staff advocate, caregiver...is there anything that Jennifer Sheets can't do? She has been in the industry for over 20 years and is passionate about improving care in the home for patients, families, and caregivers. She was honored with the Stevie Award, Woman of the Year 2023. Today, we celebrate you, Jennifer. #weareideal #womenshistorymonth

Zaundra E. we lift you up today! You are an industry leader with 20 years experience that can offer all those around you a diverse approach to helping raise others up. You care about the experience of everyone around you and foster a culture that helps propel the business forward and our industry. Keri Lamont shared "She is one of the smartest thinkers about end of life care and a heart bigger than the moon." Thank you for doing everything you do! #weareideal #womenshistorymonth