Celebrating Extraordinary Nurses
Nurses are an integral part of healthcare, offering compassion, expertise and unwavering dedication to their patients and communities. At SEARHC, we are proud to participate in the DAISY Award program, a globally recognized initiative that honors nurses for the extraordinary care they provide every day. This program reflects SEARHC’s commitment to excellence, compassion and community.
Why SEARHC Participates in the DAISY Program
In 2024, SEARHC proudly joined the DAISY Award program to celebrate and uplift our nurses, whose care is at the core of what we do. By participating in this program, SEARHC reflects its deep commitment to recognizing excellence, fostering inspiration and upholding the values that guide our mission. Through this initiative, we honor their extraordinary contributions, encourage future generations to pursue careers in nursing and highlight the critical role they play in the health and well-being of Southeast Alaska communities.
About the DAISY Award
The DAISY Award was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who passed away after an eight-week hospitalization. During his care, Patrick’s family witnessed the profound impact nurses had on his experience, inspiring them to create the DAISY Foundation to express gratitude to nurses worldwide. The Foundation’s mission is to celebrate nurses who make a profound difference in the lives of their patients. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem.
Today, the DAISY Award is celebrated in more than 6,500 healthcare organizations across 40+ countries. Nurses are nominated by patients, families and colleagues for their extraordinary compassion and clinical excellence.
Want to learn more? Visit the DAISY Foundation website.
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.
Nominate a NurseHigh Honors for the Night Shift – Williams and Moots honored with DAISY Awards
Our 2025 DAISY Award recipients:
Beccy Moots
Alicia Roberts Medical Center
Moots’ win came as a complete surprise. She was sitting in what she thought was a regular staff meeting when her family walked into the room.
“I really didn’t know why they were there,” said Moots.
She credits much of her success to the staff she works with in Klawock.I know that I could not provide the care to our patients that I do without the team we have,” she said.
Moots’ round-trip commute to the medical center in Klawock is a clear sign of her commitment to her patients. She travels to Klawock and stays there for three twelve-hour overnights, Wednesday to Friday, before returning home.
Extreme commute and all, Moots remains devoted to her patients and the community at large.
“One thing that I find special about working in a small community like Klawock is the relationships that we create with our patients,” she said. “These might be our family, friends or those we have grown to know throughout the years and getting to experience the joy and sadness with them.”

Paul Williams
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center
Paul Williams is equally devoted to the patients at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center in Sitka. His career with SEARHC began in 2007 but not as a nurse. He began working at the hospital as a security officer and, later, as the security supervisor. Williams liked working security but he wanted more.
“It didn’t feel like I got to impact people’s lives directly and I admired the nurses for their compassion and how much they changed people’s lives,” he said.
He experienced that care firsthand when he had his own health event in 2019 and spent a week in the hospital.
“As a patient I was surprised how much of a difference it made when my nurse went the extra mile to make me more comfortable,” said Williams.
Soon after he applied to nursing school, returning to Mt. Edgecumbe in 2022, a nursing degree in hand.
That’s when he found his way to the night shift, a perfect fit.
“Working nights, there are fewer resources and some other challenges that you don’t see during the day,” said Williams. “You get the opportunity to think on your feet a bit more.”
Like Moots, Williams was also tipped off that something was up when his parents showed up unannounced. He knew there was going to be a DAISY Award announcement but thought it was going to one of his colleagues.
Williams added that he’s grateful for the award but, most of all, is “excited to see that the awards are being given out because healthcare is a stressful career. I think it really benefits the morale of the nursing team to be recognized for their hard work.”

To nominate a colleague for a DAISY Award, visit https://www.daisyfoundation.org/daisy-award/thank-your-nurse-nomination.
Our 2024 inaugural DAISY Award recipients:
Anna Whitcomb Armstrong
Wrangell Medical Center
Anna is a registered nurse with the Acute Care unit at Wrangell Medical Center. Anna’s nominators shared the following, “While there were several who stood out, Anna Whitcomb was exceptional. … She took the time to learn about us as a family, our traditions and supported us beyond measure. I’d especially like to recognize her for how in tune she was to my husband’s needs. She made time to do a facial massage for him, helping him to relax. She also taught me how to do it so I could help ease his pain and help him relax and offered to come in at any time to help us. She is my true hero, and I’ll never forget the love we felt with her in our corner.”
Her compassion leaves a lasting impact. Congratulations, Anna!

Teresa Remington
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center
As an Infusion Nurse Manager, Teresa helped establish the Infusion Department in 2019. Here is an excerpt from her nominator, “…Teresa has worked her magic to get my dad’s regular blood transfusions and new medications locally to drastically cut down on the out-of-town travel he would need to do otherwise. …She is in regular contact with my dad’s oncologist, making sure that they receive updated labs and records on a timely basis. While he is in the infusion room, Teresa goes out of her way to make sure that he is comfortable by providing water, snacks, blankets and anything else he requests. Thank you, Teresa, for making my dad’s medical experience as pleasant and convenient as possible.”
Her dedication to patient care is unparalleled. Congratulations, Teresa!

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.
To nominate a colleague for a DAISY Award, visit https://www.daisyfoundation.org/daisy-award/thank-your-nurse-nomination.
Nominate a Nurse for the DAISY Award
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!