Congratulations to our most recent DAISY honoree, Yossarian Day, RN, from Acute Care. Yossarian received four nominations during the course of the first quarter of 2026. Consistent themes throughout Yossarian’s nominations included his outstanding compassion, attentiveness and dedication to his patients. His gentle demeanor and genuine concern helped reduce anxiety and made the hospital experience far more positive than expected.  As a DAISY honoree, Yossarian has joined a community of exceptional nurses whose practice is renowned for outstanding clinical skill, compassion and inspiration.

18 other Island Health nurses were nominated along with Yossarian, including:

Andrea Toth, RN, CMSRN

Carie McFarlin, BSN, RN

Chris Fowler, BSN, RNC-OB

Christina Thomson, RN, CMSRN

Clarisa Shook, BSN, RN, CCRN

Eileen Sablan, BSN, RN

Erika Sanchez Valdez, MSN, RN

Hailey Ward, RN

Hope Pois-Lindquist, RN

Katie Logan, RN

Katherine Tyler, BSN, RN, CCRN

Kristin Bielman, BSN, RNC-OB

Lindsay White, BSN, RN

Macy Snyder, BSN, RN

Monika Rueb, BSN, RN

Nupur Raval, RN

Renata Lovisi-Correa, BSN, RN

Stephanie Ball, RN

The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Foundation™ was created in 1999 by the family of
J. Patrick Barnes to say “thank you” to nurses for the care and compassion they experienced during his illness and at the end of his life. The foundation has grown over the years and expresses gratitude to nurses with programs to honor them wherever they practice, in whatever role they serve, and throughout their careers. Today, The DAISY Award® is embedded in thousands of healthcare facilities and schools of nursing, internationally.

Island Health is pleased to recognize the exceptional work of our nursing team each quarter through the DAISY award.