July 15, 2026

TidalHealth caregivers honored as Guardian Angels

 

Exceptional care is more than medicine. It's about making patients and their families feel seen, heard, respected, and cared for every step of the way.

Recently, a grateful family recognized members of our nursing staff and physicians through the TidalHealth Foundation's Guardian Angel program. In their heartfelt message, they shared how the team's clinical expertise, compassionate communication, proactive care, and unwavering respect transformed a difficult hospital experience into one filled with comfort and hope.

 

The following caregivers were honored: 

  • Dr. Qamar Iqbal
  • Dr. Salahuddin Siddiqui
  • Dr. Justin Kucinski
  • Dr. Walid El-Ayass
  • Dr. Juwairiya Shuroog
  • Delaney Mester
  • Kaylee Dickson
  • Lashae Wise
  • Cynthia LaBrush
  • Logan Barr
  • Kristi Kilchenstein
  • Gionna Todd
  • Antionne Hudson

 

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Justin Kucinski pic
Justin Kucinski

 

Thank you to every Guardian Angel who brings skill, compassion, and humanity to our patients each day. Your dedication makes a lasting difference.

Learn more about recognizing a Guardian Angel who made a difference in your care: tidalhealth.org/guardianangel

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Group photo of caregivers and grateful family
Pictured are team members: Dr. Qamar Iqbal, Dr. Salahuddin Siddiqui Dr. Juwairiya Shuroog, Delaney Mester, Kaylee Dickson, Lashae Wise, Cynthia LaBrush, Logan Barr, Kristi Kilchenstein, Gionna Todd, Antionne Hudson and Foundation President Jessica Hales
Also pictured are grateful family members: Dr. Alfred Beattie, Ruth Beattie, Mac Beattie, Ginnie Malone and Bob Malone.
 
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
— Maya Angelou