Daisy Award
Thank your Nurse. Share your story with a DAISY nomination.
About the daisy award
We are proud to partner with the DAISY Foundation to honor our extraordinary nurses for the skillful and compassionate care they provide to our patients and families every day.
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses is an internationally recognized program that was developed in 1999 in memory of Patrick Barnes who died at the age of 33 from complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Patrick’s family was profoundly impressed with the skillful and compassionate nursing care he received while in the hospital and established the DAISY Foundation as a way to recognize and honor the work that nurses do for patients and families every day. DAISY is an acronym for Disease Attacking the Immune System.
Our Daisy Nurses
Twice a year, we recognize our DAISY recipients with a special celebration with their coworkers and colleagues. They also receive international recognition through the DAISY Foundation, Scrubs Magazine and Twitter. He or she will also be celebrated with a plaque, a “Healers Touch” figure and DAISY pin, as well as additional benefits including tuition discounts, scholarship opportunities and professional organization discounts.
Meet our DAISY Nurses.
nominate a Nurse
Any licensed Nurses from our two hospital campuses and six health centers may be nominated by patients, families and colleagues.
Tell us how an Elizabethtown Community Hospital nurse - or nurses - has made a difference in your life or the lives of others. Complete the online form below or click here to print a nomination form and mail it to:
DAISY Coordinator
UVM Health Network - Elizabethtown Community Hospital
Crown Point Health Center
2679 Main Street
Crown Point, NY 12928