We’re so excited to celebrate the magic of Emily VanSwearingen as one of this year’s Cincinnati Children’s Patient and Family Experience All-Star Award recipients!
If you’ve ever seen Emily in action, you know how special she is. Whether she’s calming a nervous child before a procedure or spreading joy alongside Josiah, her service dog, Emily brings kindness, creativity, and a steady sense of calm wherever she goes.
Families often describe her as “phenomenal,” “kind beyond measure,” and “an absolute gem.” One parent even said, “In a world where you can be anything, be Emily and Josiah.” We couldn’t agree more.
Emily, thank you for the heart you bring to your work, for helping make hard moments a little easier, and for showing us all what true compassion looks like. We’re so lucky to have you and Josiah as part of our Radiology family at Cincinnati Children’s.
Congratulations!
Cara Trimble is focused on enhancing the patient and family experience at Cincinnati Children’s. With a passion for health care and a deep commitment to community, she assist families by answering questions, providing hospital policy information, and connecting them with essential resources. Originally from Gallipolis, Ohio, Cara brings small-town warmth and extensive experience to her work. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys family life in Monroe, Ohio, with her husband and two daughters, balancing home projects, photography, and live music with her love for helping others.
Meredith Towbin is a freelance copy editor and writer. She has copyedited the Department of Radiology’s blog since it launched. She also works as a copy editor for the home improvement website BobVila.com. Her writing has been featured on HuffPost as well as other writing sites.
