The DAISY Award was established by the DAISY Foundation in memory of J. Patrick Barnes who died at 33 of ITP, an auto-immune disease. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.
Shawnee Health Service created the BEE award (Being Exceptional Every Day) as a way to recognize our Certified Medical Assistant staff. While the DAISY program only allows us to recognize licensed nurses, Shawnee wanted a genuine way to distinguish and honor our CMA staff. They are so important to our delivery-of-care model at Shawnee.
Shawnee Health Service has announced its first DAISY and BEE Award honorees this year.
It is our great honor to announce that Micki Corley, LPN received the 2020 DAISY Award.
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recognizes nurses for their exceptional and compassionate care.
Micki began her nursing career with Shawnee Health Service at Shawnee Health Care in Carbondale on May 24, 2010. Micki worked very closely with Dr. Newcomb and the outpatient based opioid treatment (OBOT) program as well as Dr. Newcomb’s general patient population. In August of 2020, Micki accepted the role of Wellness nurse, where she completes Medicare Wellness Visits at our Murphysboro, Carterville, Carbondale, and Marion locations.
Angie Lazorchak, MA received the BEE Award For Exceptional Nursing Support Team Members.
The BEE Award recognizes staff that support care of patients and family by honoring nursing assistants, medical assistants, and others.
Angie Lazorchak began her Medical Assistant career at Shawnee Health Service Same Day on June 14, 2018. Angie continues to serve in her current role caring for patients who present with acute care needs.