<body><div>WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Medical Center has announced its 2026 March DAISY and BEE Award recipients.The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support patient care at the hospital and all outpatient clinics. The Award Recipients are as follows:<ul><li>Jody Waugh, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Samaritan’s Family Health Center at the Health and Wellness Plaza in Watertown, received the DAISY Award; and</li><li>Karen Von Arx, Health Information Management (HIM) Systems Analyst at Samaritan Medical Center, received the BEE Award.</li></ul>Waugh was nominated for the DAISY Award by a doctor. Waugh was celebrated for her preparedness, attention to detail, eagerness to help her fellow caregivers and the patients, and ability to stay engaged during demanding situations.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0ZE3eT_1BKFLYId00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0ZE3eT_1BKFLYId00" width="534" height="748" ><figcaption>Jody Waugh, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Samaritan’s Family Health Center at the Health and Wellness Plaza in Watertown (WWTI/Samaritan Medical Center)</figcaption></figure>Von Arx was nominated for the BEE Award by an operations manager for her dedicated work to improving processes after an internal policy change regarding documentation. She provided significant communication and leadership, which enhanced the overall experience. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0zkC6F_1BKFLYId00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0zkC6F_1BKFLYId00" width="576" height="806" ><figcaption>Karen Von Arx, Health Information Management (HIM) Systems Analyst at Samaritan Medical Center (WWTI/Samaritan Medical Center)</figcaption></figure>For receiving the DAISY Award, Waugh was presented with certificates commending them as extraordinary nurses, DAISY Award pins, and symbolic sculptures hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe called “A Healer’s Touch.” A larger version of this sculpture has also been placed in the Healing Gardens at Samaritan Medical Center in honor of all DAISY and BEE Award winners. It was purchased using funds donated by the Samaritan Auxiliary. Von Arx was presented with certificates, BEE Award pins, gift bags, and other tokens of gratitude.Both awards will continue to be presented throughout the year, and patients, families, or colleagues can submit nominations at any time. To nominate or learn more, you can visit the Samaritan DAISY and BEE webpage.</div></body>

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WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Medical Center has announced its 2026 March DAISY and BEE Award recipients. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support patient care at the hospital and all outpatient clinics. The Award Recipients are as follows:

Samaritan’s March DAISY and BEE Award recipients

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