WRMC Registered Nurse, Johanna Rea, is the January/February recipient of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Johanna works in the Recuperative Care Unit at WRMC. The Daisy Award is a bi-monthly award that recognizes nurses for excellence. Daisy Award Recipients are first nominated by patients and ultimately chosen by the WRMC Staff Nurse Advisory Council (SNAC).

The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes to recognize the care and compassion nurses demonstrate every day caring for patients. Since the award was established in 2000, it has grown to more than 500 hospitals across the nation.

Michael Mead is White River Medical Center's February Employee of the Month. Michael works inEnvironmental Services and is being recognized for his commitment to safety. He is responsible for linen and trash service to patient care areas. Michael has also worked in floor care and laundry and been assigned to environmental services for other buildings on campus. He takes pride in his work and enjoys being around people.