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Dubuque, IA — UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital will join forces with the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints to present ‘Healthcare Heroes Night’ at the Fighting Saints’ game against Chicago this Friday night at the Dubuque Ice Arena. The contest is the second-to-last home game of the regular season for the Fighting Saints. Many UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital team members will be in attendance, thanks to free or discounted tickets provided by the Fighting Saints.

“It’s important to us here at UnityPoint Health to give our team members chances to be recognized for their vital work in a fun and relaxing way,” says UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital President and CEO Chad Wolbers, who will participate in the ceremonial puck drop before the game begins. “Partnering with the Fighting Saints gives our employees a night of great, local sports action and the opportunity to interact with their co-workers outside of the hospital setting.”

All UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital team members in attendance will have the opportunity to be recognized during the game. In addition, Barb White RN of the Family Birthing Suites will be honored as the Hometown Hero for her recent selection as a Great Iowa Nurse. Members of the UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital human resources team will also be on hand to speak with game attendees about careers in healthcare.

“The Fighting Saints greatly value our partnership with UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital as an opportunity to show the Dubuque community’s appreciation for all that our local Healthcare Heroes do for us,” says Casey Weitz, Vice President of Business Operations for the Dubuque Fighting Saints. “We’ve been proud to wear the Finley Hospital logo on our helmets this season and look forward to hosting all of our friends from UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital for an exciting night of hockey action on Friday.”

Friday’s game begins a 7:05 PM at the Dubuque Ice Arena. Tickets are available at the door or online through DubuqueFightingSaints.com.