The DAISY Award was established in 1999 to celebrate and recognize the extraordinary care that nurses provide to patients and families.  Nurse Jill Dayton exemplifies the commitment and compassion of the DAISY Award in her work everyday at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  

Please take a moment to read her incredible nomination story: 

The BEE Award recognizes the extraordinary work of our unlicensed nursing support staff.  The BEE acronym stands for "Being Exceptional Everyday".  Angel exemplifies this quality in her compassionate work with her patients.  

Please take a moment to read her nomination story below.

Three words to describe Nurse Roop: Patient, professional and positive!

I would like to nominate Nurse Roop because she is extraordinary indeed. I was blown away when I saw her in action with my son. Before his surgery she assured him he could count on her to take care of him.

I would like to nominate Nurse Roop to the up most care. She patiently explained things to me and my sister and was a delight every time she entered the room.  She was caring, professional and game me excellent care.

On Jan. 18, Judie Snipes, a pillar in the Carilion community, passed away.

Prior to her retirement in 2015, she was a vice president and our privacy officer. With more than 46 years of service to patients and 40 years at Carilion, she was known for her dedication, kindness and careful attention to detail. She was a mentor to many with a keen understanding of the complexities surrounding patient privacy. 

I would like to thank both PCU and MCU, their staff both took good care of my Uncle both times he was admitted for illness. Their kindness and compassion to him while he was dealing with his wife passing went above and beyond .

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), Roanoke Chapter held a luncheon on Saturday, January 14 honoring the birthday and National Holiday for esteemed Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr at Roanoke Country Club. Carillon Clinic and our Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was a sponsor for the event and was represented by Briana Apgar, Gloria Cooper, Andrew Tressler, Shana Flowers, NL Bishop, Dr. Michael and Ms.

Helen is always so amazing at her work and also so compassionate and friendly to the patients!

Some staff from CRBH walked in the MLK CARE Parade on Monday, January 16th. One of the many ways Carilion staff show they care for one another and the community!

Alex Sastrasinger is an excellent  transporter at CNRVMC ,he is always going the extra mile for his patients.1/15/22 we had a patient who didn't have any clothes to wear home after  being discharged and he went to get this patient paper scrubs to make sure he wasn't cold when he left.I am proud that he is on my team.

The DAISY Award was established in 1999 by members of the family of Patrick Barnes to honor the very special man that he was.  During his illness from an auto-immune disorder, the family of Patrick recognized the amazing work that nurses do each and every day to take care of him, and other patients and their families.  Kimberly's story is one of compassion and caring for one of our young patients!! 

Take a moment to read her inspiring story: