The DAISY and Bumble Bee Awards are a reflection of the culture we work hard to build every day
Matthew R. Foster, president and CEO of Valley Regional Hospital and Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health CenterDartmouth Health’s Valley Regional Hospital (VRH) and Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) recently recognized nurses, clinical leaders and support staff for their compassionate care and dedication to patients through the DAISY and BEE award programs.
At VRH, employees and their loved ones gathered to celebrate recipients of several honors recognizing excellence in nursing leadership, education, teamwork and patient care.
Those recognized include:
• Karen Valcourt, ADN, RN – DAISY Award
• Anthony C. Guidone, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC – DAISY Award
• Cynthia Largess – Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award
• Rachel Noyer, MSN, RN, WCCN – DAISY Nurse Leader Award
• Barbara Smith, BSN, RN – DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators
• VRH’s Care Management Team – DAISY Team Award
• Sandra Fish – DAISY Champion
“I am proud of the level of care our reward recipients provide to our patients every day,” said Matthew R. Foster, MD, MMM, president and CEO of VRH and MAHHC. “Celebrations like this remind us of the profound impact our caregivers can have on the lives of our patients, neighbors, and broader community.”
Additional staff members were honored for their commitment to care and service at MAHHC. Award recipients include:
• Moriah Tidwell, MSN-L, RN – DAISY RN Nurse Leader Award
• Lily Burke, RN, BSN, CLC – DAISY RN Award
• Moriah Wojciechowski, LNA – Bumble Bee Award
“The DAISY and Bumble Bee Awards are a reflection of the culture we work hard to build every day,” Foster said. “These individuals represent the very best of what it means to care for others, and we are proud to celebrate them.”
Tena Barnes Carraher, who co-founded the DAISY Foundation, attended both celebrations and spoke about the importance of recognizing extraordinary compassion and clinical excellence in healthcare.
The DAISY Award is an international recognition program honoring nurses for the skilled, compassionate care they provide patients and families every day. The BEE Awards recognize non-nursing staff members who support the delivery of that care.
About Valley Regional Hospital
Valley Regional Hospital, a Dartmouth Health member, has been serving the needs of Sullivan County, NH, for more than 130 years. Evolving with the needs of its community, Valley Regional is a federally- designated critical access hospital with services that include 21-bed inpatient suites and a progressive care unit, 24/7 emergency department, urgent care, lab, rehabilitation services, and imaging. Valley Regional also offers a breadth of outpatient services including primary care, cardiac and pulmonary therapy, behavioral health services, orthopaedics, podiatry, oncology and infusion services, women’s health, and Dartmouth Health Children’s pediatric care. Learn more at vrh.org.
About Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC), a member of Dartmouth Health, is a not-for-profit community-based, critical access hospital in Windsor, VT. It also includes the Historic Homes of Runnemede, a senior residential care campus in Windsor, as well as the Ottauquechee Health Center in Woodstock, VT. MAHHC provides primary care and a comprehensive suite of specialty services, along with 25 inpatient beds, a therapeutic pool and an acclaimed, fully modernized 10-bed acute rehabilitation center. MAHHC is dedicated to improving the lives of those it serves, and is at the hub of a wide network of community resources that have partnered to cover gaps in services and improve overall population health. Learn more at mtascutneyhospital.org.