Patient Stories

Congratulations Melissa Glezen, our latest DAISY Award winner

A program to recognize the care and compassion of extraordinary nurses continues at UHS with Melissa Glezen, RN, South Tower 3, UHS Wilson Medical Center, being named the most recent winner of the DAISY Award! Melissa was recognized and presented with the award for the achievement and enjoyed cinnamon rolls, a symbolic treat in honor of Patrick Barnes, whose experience inspired the award.

Kay Boland honored with the DAISY Nurse Leader Award

UHS continues to recognize the care and compassion of our extraordinary nursing leaders with the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. Kay Boland, RN, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, was named the latest recipient of this award! Kay was presented with the award at a surprise celebration attended by many colleagues and friends she’s made over her years at UHS.

Congratulations to Aiyana Juhase, our latest Sunshine Award recipient

A program to recognize the extraordinary care and contributions of our non-licensed nursing support staff continues at UHS with Aiyana Juhase, Main Tower 5, UHS Wilson Medical Center, who was named the latest winner of the Sunshine Award! Aiyana received the Sunshine Award, along with a bouquet of sunflowers in recognition of her accomplishments, and enjoyed cookies during the celebration.

UHS Nursing Teams: The Heart of Everything We Do

UHS proudly celebrated Nursing Week May 4–10, recognizing the outstanding dedication and contributions of our nursing professionals in conjunction with National Nurses Week, observed May 6–12, 2026. Thank you, nurses, for being the heart of UHS!