O’FALLON, Ill. —HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is proud to announce that Erin Manka, RN, has been honored as the 2025 March of Dimes Heroes in Action Nurse of the Year in the Emergency Care & Trauma Services category.Manka, who was the only nominee from Illinois in her category, stood out among other finalists from St. Louis-area hospitals. Her selection is a testament not only to her clinical excellence and dedication but also to her resilience and passion for serving patients.Manka expressed her shock upon hearing her name called as the winner. “I owe a huge shoutout to my leaders for supporting me through my whole career at St. Elizabeth’s and for nominating me. I love what I do and who I work with, and I’m incredibly lucky to have a profession that I enjoy,” she said.The March of Dimes

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