Union Health is celebrating Employee Health/Occupational Health Month. Employee Health and Health Advocates focus on promoting and maintaining the health, safety and well-being of our co-workers. An employee health nurse/health advocate plays a vital role in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. We conduct health assessments, post offer physicals, drug screens, provide immunizations, manage workplace injuries and illnesses, coordinate our return-to-work programs and educate co-workers on health issues. By conducting health screenings and ergonomic assessments, we help prevent injuries and promote overall wellness ensuring that both regulatory compliance and individual health needs are met.
Last week, Union Health proudly celebrated Lab Week by recognizing the incredible contributions of our laboratory team. Throughout the week, co‑workers enjoyed a variety of food and snacks as a small token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Our laboratory team, made up of nearly 150 co‑workers across the system, play a vital role in patient care. Each year, they perform more than five million analytes, ensuring accurate and timely results that support critical diagnosis and treatment decisions every day. Often working behind the scenes, their expertise and commitment are essential to delivering high‑quality care. Lab Week provided a meaningful opportunity to pause, reflect and thank this outstanding team for their dedication to excellence. Looking ahead, we are excited for the completion of our new state‑of‑the‑art laboratory at the Union Health Main Campus, expected in January 2027. This new space will triple our capacity and significantly improve efficiencies, further enhancing our ability to serve patients and providers. We are grateful for all that our lab staff do to support our patients, providers and the entire health care system. “Our laboratory team is essential to everything we do—providing the accurate, timely data that drives clinical decisions and improves patient outcomes every day,” said Bray Scroggins, Systems Director. “We are incredibly grateful for their expertise and dedication.”
This year’s Run with Heart 5K was our biggest yet! More than 400 people registered, and around 300 showed up this past Saturday ready to run, walk, and cheer each other on. It was a beautiful day for the event and the energy was amazing from start to finish. We also had some very special four-legged participants! Several pups joined in on the fun, and the adoptable dogs brought by local rescues soaked up every bit of love and attention from 5K participants ❤ Huge thanks to Scoop There It Is for providing free pup cups! Even better, we raised $6,000! These funds will be split among Happy Tails, Lucky Pups, and Dog It, Dig It Rescues—helping more animals get the care and second chances they deserve. Nutrition Services also won the Department Challenge for the second year in a row! Congratulations!
Union Health is proud to spotlight its innovative Nurse Apprenticeship Program, one of the first federally registered nurse apprenticeships in Indiana. This program brings a proven apprenticeship model to nursing—strengthening our workforce while supporting students as they transition from the classroom to professional practice. Program Impact Since 2022: • 128 students recruited • 72 graduates • 97% NCLEX first-time pass rate • 91.6% graduate retention at Union Health In May, 21 additional apprentices will graduate—bringing total completions to nearly 93, with approximately 87 former apprentices continuing their careers at Union Health as RNs or PCI‑IIs.
Celebrating Excellence The Bhuptani Awards Union Health Foundation celebrated excellence in health care at the Bhuptani Awards Ceremony on April 8 at Union Hospital, honoring caregivers for compassion, professionalism and dedication. This year’s recipients included Kim Parish, who received the Bhuptani Excellence in Nursing Award. With over 30 years of service, Parish is known for her calm presence, clinical expertise, and commitment to mentoring colleagues. Meaghan Whittaker, recipient of the Bhuptani Excellence in Service Award, was recognized for her leadership in patient safety, staff education, and collaboration to enhance quality of care. The event also honored Bhuptani Full Ride Scholarship recipients Kelsie Yon for Respiratory Therapy and Brendi Glenn in Nursing at Ivy Tech Community College. Beyond awards and scholarships, the Bhuptanis provide vital support for pediatric therapy services, helping children and families access the care they need to grow and thrive. Union Health Foundation extends gratitude to Dr. Anand and Dr. Trupti Bhuptani for their continued generosity and commitment to strengthening care across our communities.
Union Health Honored with 2026 Regional Market Patient Experience Leader Award The Qualtrics Health and Life Sciences Practice recently honored Union Health with the prestigious 2026 Regional Market Patient Experience Leader Award, celebrating their bold vision and rapid advancements in elevating patient experience. The impressive progress reflects Union Health’s dedication to listening deeply, acting quickly and creating meaningful improvements across patient touchpoints.
The Easter Bunny made his traditional early pit stop in Terre Haute for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. More than 100 kiddos and grandkiddos of Union Health co-workers enjoyed the fun-filled event. Thank you to all the volunteers that made this event a success.
Union Health announces the appointment of Robin McCallister as Chief Nursing Officer, effective March 1, 2026. McCallister brings more than 32 years of dedicated service to Union Health. She began her career as a Respiratory Therapist before moving into leadership positions, including System Manager for Respiratory Therapy in 2001, where she oversaw organizational growth, process improvements and technology enhancements. In 2014, McCallister transitioned into nursing leadership as Director of Nursing Operations. In this role, she has been a strong advocate for nursing staff and a champion of patient‑centered care. Her background across both respiratory therapy and nursing provides her with a broad, collaborative perspective that will shape her leadership as Chief Nursing Officer. “I am honored to serve in this role, grateful for the exceptional team I work alongside, and excited for the impact we will make together,” McCallister said. With her extensive experience in clinical operations, McCallister is well positioned to guide Union Health’s nursing teams and advance the system’s commitment to nursing excellence.
