After cutting myself badly with a chainsaw, I was recently a patient in the SICU for 5 days and was fortunate to have Miriam assigned to me for several days of my stay. First – let me say that I was not an “easy” patient – I am a Medical Device executive with over 20 years of experience and a former EMT. I was talkative, confused, and in a lot of pain – not knowing if I would regain the use of my hand. Miriam had to wake me up hourly to assess the skin temps in my fingers, and she was incredibly kind as I became ruder and sleep deprived! She also helped me with the significant PTSD I experienced from just holding my hand and wiping my tears, to arranging for the Chaplain and therapy dogs. You have a famous reputation for world-class trauma care, but the extra love for patients sets Miriam apart from her peers.