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Congratulations to our latest recipient of the Rising Star Award, Tracy Schrader.

Each quarter, Grant Regional Health Center recognizes outstanding employees through the Rising Star program. For the fourth quarter of 2025, Tracy Schrader, Financial Counselor, has received this distinguished recognition. To achieve this honor, the program’s nominees personify the remarkable patient experience and Grant Regional Health Center Values of Respect, Integrity, Professionalism, Community-Minded, Commitment, and Progressive.

The Rising Star Award is designed to recognize Grant Regional Health Center employees who exemplify the spirit of the Rising Star. The employee is productive and will possess qualities in carrying out his/her responsibilities in the organization. The employee is an asset to the organization as well as his/her department. Nominations can be submitted by any visitor, patient, or employee. The Rising Star committee selects one winner each quarter from the nominations received.

Tracy was nominated by a coworker, on behalf of a grateful patient, “I am nominating Tracy Schrader on behalf of a patient, Jan Prew. Jan was supposed to see me for physical therapy, but during initial evaluation she realized that each visit was going to be a co-pay that she would not be able to afford. I spoke with Tracy in the business office who told me to have Jan contact her and she would assist her to allow her to receive her care. Jan met with Tracy and was "blown away" by her knowledge, caring personality and ability to help her. Per Jan, Tracy went above and beyond to not only assist her with applying for secondary insurance but also helped her get on track for assistance that she needed in her daily life. Jan states, ‘I am forever grateful for Tracy and all the help she has given me. With her assistance and knowledge, I have been able to receive physical therapy and the health care I need. I also was given the information that I needed to get assistance for things in my daily life that I was struggling with,’ Thank you so much Tracy for helping my patient be able to receive not only physical therapy but further healthcare needs that otherwise she would have put off. Your dedication to our patients does not go unnoticed and Jan is forever grateful for your help!”

Each individual nominated will receive a certificate, a star pin to add to their name badge, as well as a copy of their nomination submission. The winner is revealed at this ceremony and will receives a Grant Regional Health Center and Rising Star logo’d jacket; a special parking place at the staff entrance, and their photo will hang on the display wall of the North link of the hospital.

“At GRHC we take great pride in our staff’s dedication to improve the health and wellness of all generations through high quality, compassionate, patient-centered care. We cannot accomplish all our goals without the extraordinary staff members that work diligently to serve patients and our community. Two teams have collaborated to create the “Rising Star Award” to celebrate employees that go above and beyond and continue to Rise UP! The Rising Star Award is completely nomination-based by either patients, patient families, coworkers, or other facilities. Grant Regional is thrilled to acknowledge dedicated employees! Thank you for all your passion and pride that you continuously demonstrate to everyone. We are all lucky to have you as part of our GRHC team,” explains Tami Chambers, President/CEO.

Congratulations, Tracy, and to all the past quarter’s Rising Star Award employee nominees!

Q3 2025 Rising Star Award Nominees:

Tracy Schrader, Financial Counselor

Brandon Krantz, Physical Therapist

Samantha Brooks, Lab Manager

Jamie Smith, Respiratory Therapy

Tracy Schrader (left) with Tami Chambers, GRHC President/CEO

Rising Star nominees (left to right): Samantha Brooks, Tracy Schrader, Jamie Smith
Brandon Krantz (not pictured)