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Meet Our 2026 Daisy Award Recipients

Celebrating extraordinary nurses

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Meet Our 2026 Daisy Award Recipients

Nurses have the power to transform life’s most difficult moments through compassion and clinical excellence. The DAISY Award recognizes those who do. At SEARHC, we are proud to participate in this international recognition program, honoring nurses who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact in the lives of patients and families. Established in 1999, the DAISY Award celebrates extraordinary nurses whose skill, kindness and dedication exemplify the very best of the profession.

 

We’re proud to share that three nurses from our SEARHC family have been honored this year. Get to know them below.

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Danielle McCarthy sees the person behind the patient

A single phone call changed the course of a patient’s life. For this 2026 DAISY Award recipient, treating everyone like family is “simply part of caring.” She believes that the best nursing care starts with listening, asking one more question, and finding the humanity in every patient. From beginning her career in the ICU during the COVID-19 pandemic to helping orthopedic patients navigate surgery, from preparation through recovery, as a case manager, she reflects on the value of human connection and the privilege of helping patients return to the lives they love.

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Sarah Scheiner is ‘doing the good work’

An elderly patient arrived at the Wrangell emergency room frightened and confused. By the time the physician returned to his room, he was calm and smiling. “The difference was Sarah,” one colleague recalled. In this profile, the 2026 DAISY Award recipient reflects on the experiences that shaped her approach to nursing, from personal loss to a simple question that she’ll never forget. She also shares what makes care different in a close-knit Alaska community, where honoring each patient’s culture, values and voice is just as important as the treatment they receive.

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For Christina Purviance, great moments are often invisible

The smallest acts of compassion can change lives. A lifetime of ordinary moments has amounted to an extraordinary career, earning her a 2026 DAISY Award and fulfilling a dream she had as a young nurse. The Wrangell Medical Center emergency department nurse reflects on the patients who reshaped her worldview, the importance of trusting her instincts and the rare privilege of watching people rebuild their lives long after they leave the hospital.

Join Us in Celebrating Nurses

Nurses are often called the unsung heroes of healthcare. At SEARHC, we are dedicated to shining a light on their contributions and fostering a culture of recognition and gratitude. Through the DAISY Award program, we celebrate the unique and vital role nurses play in our communities.

Have you or a loved one experienced extraordinary care from a SEARHC nurse? Recognize their efforts by nominating them for the DAISY Award. Whether you’re a patient, family member or colleague, your story can shine a light on the extraordinary work our nurses do every day. Share how they went above and beyond to provide exceptional care.

Your nomination makes a meaningful difference to the nurses who do so much for our organization, our patients and our community!

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