The DAISY Award at FirstHealth

Recognizing Extraordinary Nurses

The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care given by nurses every day. FirstHealth is proud to be a DAISY Award Partner that recognizes our nurses with this special honor.

About the DAISY Foundation

The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia (ITP) at 33 years old. DAISY is an acronym that stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. During Pat’s eight-week hospitalization, his family was awestruck by the care and compassion his nurses provided not only to Pat but to everyone in his family. The Foundation was created in Pat’s memory to recognize extraordinary nurses for the enormous difference they make in the lives of their patients every day.

How are FirstHealth Nurses Recognized?

Starting in 2025, recognition ceremonies will occur in February, April, June, August, October and December. All nominees will receive a copy of their nomination and a thank-you card, with the top 10 nominees also receiving a Daisy Nominee pin. Each DAISY Award Honoree will be recognized at a public ceremony in their unit and will receive a certificate, a DAISY Award pin and a hand-carved stone sculpture entitled A Healer’s Touch.

Nominate a FirstHealth Nurse

Recognize someone who provided exceptional care. Simply fill out the form below and our team will share your story.