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 NurseNominate 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!

Honoring SEARHC DAISY Award Winners
We’re thrilled to celebrate 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.