by the SLU-SHMC Nursing Service Department
Nurses of Saint Louis University – Sacred Heart Medical Center (SLU-SHMC) garnered the highly regarded DAISY ( Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award®, for their compassionate service to patients, and going above and beyond expectations in both science and sensitivity.
Over the past three years, seven registered nurses have been recognized as DAISY Honorees and Nominees:
1st Honoree: Imelda D. Cardinez, RN | 20 May 2021
2nd Honoree: Jervi Joel S. Doria, RN | 22 September 2021
3rd Honoree: Iriza C. Toriado-Benzon, RN | February 2022
4th Honoree: David Mandy F. Ritumalta, RN | 12 May 2022
5th Honoree: Emmaflor C. Hamada, RN | 20 September 2022
6th Honoree: Joy P. Valera, RN | 11 February 2023
7th Honoree: Linda J. Durante, RN | 5 September 2023
Ms. Durante is a registered Honoree via The Daisy Foundation’s official website as of 7 September 2023, pending approval of DAISY Spotlight.
SLU-SHMC Nursing Service Department has been partnering with The DAISY Foundation since 2021, honoring nurses who render extraordinary acts of kindness, help, and service to their patients.
A Beacon of Appreciation: The DAISY Foundation
A global beacon of appreciation for nurses, the DAISY Foundation was founded by the Barnes family to honor their son Patrick, who died of an autoimmune disease. As part of its mission, the foundation recognizes and celebrates nurses who provide compassionate care to patients and their families.
DAISY Award Nominees were nominated by a patient, a patient family member, or a coworker for providing extraordinary care. Thousands of nurses worldwide have received the DAISY Award since 1999, creating a global community of healthcare professionals dedicated to patient care.
In addition to joining an international community of extraordinary nurses, nursing faculty, and students, receiving a DAISY award means you have made a difference in the life of a patient, their family, or colleague that they will never forget. DAISY Honorees gain lifelong benefits.
