If they had to pick someone to share Firestarter of the Month honors with, Karen Claypool, of Morris, and Michele Brewick, of Coal City, would undoubtedly choose each other. What a thrill it was when the two friends were jointly bestowed with Morris Hospital’s Fire Starter of the Month honors for demonstrating role model behavior as intensive care nurses.

“Michele and Karen are two of my go to people,” says Pam Butler, manager of the Intensive Care Unit at Morris Hospital. “They both have the traits that you look for as a manager. They are kind, compassionate and good listeners. They love Morris Hospital and are very dedicated to our Morris Hospital family. They can always see the whole picture and are so good at what they do. They are excellent resources and definitely role models.”