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Record-breaking 126 Emergency Departments Earn ENA Lantern Awards
Summary by The Plano Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By Emergency Nurses Association , as published by Star Local Media - Plano (local newspaper group)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The awards given are called ENA Lantern Awards.
A recent announcement has recognized excellence in emergency departments. A record-breaking number of emergency departments have earned awards for their performance. The awards given are called ENA Lantern Awards.
This year, a notable recipient was honored for the sixth time, a first in the history of the awards. Further details about the awards and the recognized emergency departments can be found through Star Local Media, a local newspaper group serving the Plano area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: Star Local Media - Plano (local newspaper group) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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