Taylorville Memorial Hospital has named its Colleague of the Month for the month of April. Veronica “Ronnie” Cushing, a patient access team leader in the admitting and registration department at TMH was named the Colleague of the Month, and hospital officials praised his compassion and care for patients. 
 
Cushing, of Pana, has worked at TMH for 17 years. Cushing’s nominator said that her attention to detail, her efficient and respectful manner with patients and her always cheery demeanor make her “one of Taylorville Memorial Hospital’s gems.”
 
Outside of work, Cushing spends time gardening and landscaping. She also enjoys visiting the beach and having coffee dates with her four children and nine grandchildren.