Tom was nominated by a patient, who had this to say about how Tom is deserving of this award:

"Although I have received excellent care from ALL of the staff, I would like to recognize Tom Linkenback on unit 9K. From the moment they did the bedside report with Tom, I felt an immediate kinship. He took my bantering personality in stride and even 'gave it right back' :-) As some are taken aback by my sense of humor (coming from 15 years as a waitress. LOL) Tom made me feel at ease right away with his caring demeanor, smiles and brilliant sense of humor! Kinda makes me want to stay a lil' longer... KINDA :-)

From the second we arrived through the discharge process OHSU has been a very positive experience, mainly thanks to Tom."