Marsha Graham
Author: YWCA
April 23, 2009
Marsha Graham, MSN, CPUR
Chief of Medical Management
Tripler Army Medical Center
Marsha H. Graham, MSN is a Registered Nurse working at Tripler Army
Medical Center (TAMC). She has held various management positions at TAMC
since 1988 and is currently is Chief of Medical Management. She has
more than 35 years of nursing experience with extensive experience in
the fields of neurological disorders, surgery and trauma.
Marsha is a vital link in the U.S. Army’s Wounded Warriors program. In
her role as the Pacific regional coordinator for Wounded Warriors, she
works with the best care venues across the country to ensure that each
soldier’s well-being and medical rehabilitation needs are met. Two of
her many honors include Nurse of the Year from Walter Reed Army Medical
Center and Commanders Award for Civilian Service from Tripler Army
Medical Center.
Marsha is an active participant in our community. She has served as Team
Mom and assistant referee for her four children’s soccer teams,
Chaperone for field trips, and a certified Karate Coach. She also serves
on a local task force that researches and develops legislative solutions
for long term care problems in Hawaii and is an Adjunct Professor at the
University of Hawaii.
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It is so comforting to have you as an advocate for our injured Warriors returning from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many of them are Hawaii residents who have deployed with the Reserves and Guard. Your support of these Citizen Soldiers is a great benefit to our community as a whole.
Comment by Suzie — April 29, 2009 @ 4:25 pm
When I read Suzie’s comment, it lifted my heart. I served during the Vietnam war and when I was not on active duty, I helped returning veterans through an outreach program. I am so grateful to have people like Marsha Graham advocating for the care of our new veteran’s. You are leading in a way that is so important for our whole society. Thank you and congratulations!
Comment by Charmaine Damon — May 13, 2009 @ 9:04 pm
Congratulations Marsha!
For those of us who have family serving, we are so very grateful for your efforts on their behalf. Thank you for your service in the Wounded Warriors program, and your continuing advocacy for our vets.
Comment by Karen Weikert — May 21, 2009 @ 3:15 pm
Congratulations Marsha!!
The Wounded Warrior Program has a wonderful advocate in Marsha. I see her efforts everyday and I have learned much from Marsha Graham. She uses the same energy level for everyone that needs her assistance, to include those who work with her and for her. Mahalo, Marsha for all of your hard work.
Comment by Mary Connolly — May 26, 2009 @ 7:51 am
Congratulations Marsha,
Thanks for your support during my illness. Thanks for taking your time to care about your staff, your patients and for showing heart when people need it the most, yet being strong enough to lead us in the best direction..The world needs more leaders like you!
Comment by Su Narvaez — May 27, 2009 @ 12:59 pm
Congratulations Marsha, Your tireless efforts and vast base of knowledge are improving the lives of all our servicemembers past and present. I feel proud to be a part of your staff. You are like The Energizer Bunny!! Thank you for your wonderful example of dedication to duty.
Comment by Susan McHale — May 29, 2009 @ 3:09 pm
Congratulations mom!
We are so proud of you! Thanks for everything you have done for us! Even the little things like giving us rides to all our sports activities and being tolerant of all the madness that we put you through! You are greatly appreciated even though we don’t show it sometimes. We love you! Love, Kyla and Lara
Comment by Kyla and Lara Graham — May 29, 2009 @ 6:23 pm
Marsha is a strong patient advocate who uses her years of experience and expertise to help ‘make things happen’ for the patients. She has helped so many of our oncology patients through the years we have worked together at Tripler. I am grateful she has always been there for them. How wonderful to see her recognized for her wonderful work. Pat
Comment by Pat Nishimoto, Adult Oncology CNS — June 1, 2009 @ 3:04 pm
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way. It is an honor and a privilege to be a member of her incredible work team and in the words of Vince Lombardi…”It is time for us all to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever-the one who recognizes challenges and does something about it…” You have gently changed the world, one life at a time and hundreds can be heard cheering-your patients, your staff, your family and friends but loudest I’m sure are the soldiers. Congratulations!
Comment by Julie Currier-Mecadon — June 1, 2009 @ 4:00 pm
Congratulations, Ms. Graham!
The Warrior Transition Unit Nurse Case Managers are forever grateful for your never ending direction and mentoring. All of us here most appreciate and admire your tireless effort and continued support to both our wounded warriors and the staff that serves them. Thank you for all you do!
Comment by Edye Davis, RN, BS, CCM — June 1, 2009 @ 4:02 pm
Congratulations Mrs Graham! You are truly a giving individual- from sending helpful information my way or taking time to explain how things work in the Army. Thanks for all you do!
Comment by Sandra Maciua, nurse case manager, Yongsan, Korea — June 1, 2009 @ 7:43 pm
Marsha congratulations!!
Thank you for giving me a chance when you hired me as Risk Manager at TAMC in 2001. Your mentoring and guidance during that time made a lasting impression - I’m a Family Nurse Practitioner today because you made certain my work schedule would accomodate my graduate school. I have beautiful healthy twins (now 6 years old) because you made certain my work schedule would accomodate that pregnancy! I can’t think of anyone who is more deserving of this than you. I wouldn’t be where I am today without you. Thank you for being you, we need to sprinkle more people like you all over the world.
Debbie Currey, FNP-C (Blanchfield Army Community Hospital)
Comment by Debbie Currey, FNP-C (Blanchfield Army Community Hospital) — June 2, 2009 @ 4:56 am
Dear Marsha, Congratulations! There could not be a better choice! Marsha Graham ensures the best possible care in the most compassionate manner possible. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for Soldiers, Families and Patients in need. Your tireless dedication to Soldiers, Families, and Patients is immeasurable. Thank you for always taking time out of your busy schedule to provide needed one-on-one counseling, guidance, direction, and sometimes even a motherly hug for our Wounded Warriors and their Families. We appreciate your outstanding, caring, compassionate leadership. With Warmest Mahalo, Laura Bowers
Comment by Laura Bowers — June 4, 2009 @ 12:38 pm
Congratulations Ms. Graham! Connie and I are so proud of you as our Leader. You do so much for Tripler patients, your family and the community, you are an amazing woman! We call you the Tripler Encyclopedia, you know everything and everyone on this island.
We appreciate you for all you do!!
Comment by Jillian J. Kinsey — June 11, 2009 @ 2:20 pm
Ms. Graham, congratulations! Thank you so very much for hiring me as WestPac Referral Coordinator. You have given me a great opportunity to expand my own knowledge and skills. With your expertise and guidance, I know I will continue to strive for excellence! Thank you again for your endless support!
Comment by Connie LeBato — June 11, 2009 @ 2:33 pm
Dear Marsha, Congratulations to you! While I may not know you, I am honored to be celebrating this honor with you. With best wishes, Signe Godfrey
Comment by Signe A Godfrey — June 14, 2009 @ 8:56 pm
I take care of many Filipino-American veterans, as patients. I am glad that you advocate for the veterans. Thank you for your passion as well as your compassion.You are well-loved by your community, and your children adore you.Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! It is a privilege to be a fellow honoree!
Comment by Dr. Erlinda Cachola — June 15, 2009 @ 9:45 pm
Marsha,
L am so happy to see you honored. You have made such an impact on so many miltary members and their families. You endless work ethic is an inspiration to all of us and I am so happy to have you as a mentor and friend.
Congratulations!
Comment by Suzanne Evans — June 18, 2009 @ 9:43 am