DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses Program Launched at Med Center Health

Med Center Health announces the launch of the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award is an international program designed to say “thank you” to nurses who have truly made a difference in the lives of their patients. Founded in 1999, the DAISY Foundation was created to honor the exceptional nurses who profoundly impacted the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 of medical complications from ITP (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura). DAISY, the award’s name, is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem—the type of disease Patrick suffered from.

“The DAISY Award is just one way that we can stop and reflect on the special moments that our nurses create for our patients each and every day,” says Dr. Jill Payne, RN, Executive Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer. “A simple nomination, acknowledging a nurse’s extraordinary contributions and the impact their actions had on you or your family, will stay with a nurse for life.”

Since its founding, the DAISY Award has spread across the nation as patients, patient families and co-workers found a way to express their heartfelt appreciation of nurses. The goal of the DAISY Award is to let our nurses know they are valued for their skill, education and knowledge, and for the remarkable care they provide when treating their patients.

Nurses can be nominated by patients, families, physicians, co-workers and anyone else who experiences or observes extraordinary care by a hospital nurse. Each year, a total of six Med Center Health nurses will be recognized with a DAISY Award. Four will be from The Medical Center at Bowling Green and two will be from The Medical Centers at Scottsville, Franklin, Caverna and Albany combined. People interested in sharing a story of how one of our nurses impacted a life can submit a nomination at MedCenterHealth.org/DAISY.

Learn more about the DAISY Award at daisyfoundation.org.

Med Center Health Announces 29th Annual Women in the Arts Exhibit Call For Entries

Entries are now being accepted for Med Center Health’s Women in the Arts exhibit, which is scheduled for Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April 14 in The Medical Center at Bowling Green Auditorium. The exhibit is open to any female artist over 18 years old residing in Kentucky. Artists may enter their artwork in the following categories: painting, sculpture, ceramics, works on paper, fiber works and photography. Awards include Special Purchase, Cash Merit, Honorable Mention, and ArtWorks Award.

"The creation and enjoyment of art brings a therapeutic atmosphere of comfort that is important for healing and recuperation,” says Sarah Widener, director of Community Wellness. “Many works that were shown in past Women in the Arts exhibits can be found throughout The Medical Center.”

A $20 entry fee is required covering all artwork submitted. Two pieces of artwork are allowed per person. Entry forms are available online at TheMedicalCenter.org or may be picked up at Health & Wellness in the Community Clinic building at 740 East 10th Avenue in Bowling Green. Entry forms should be returned by March 15.

For more information, call 270-745-1010 or 1-800-624-2318.