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Maternity nurse honored for extraordinary compassion during a family's devastating loss


Anna Smith, RN, a nurse in the Maternity Unit at Galion Hospital in Ohio, was recognized with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses after providing exceptional support to parents experiencing the loss of their newborn. Her nominator described how Anna demonstrated "empathy, professionalism, and quiet strength," anticipating the family's needs and offering gentle reassurance. She treated the infant with profound dignity and respect throughout, with her nominator noting her care was "deeply human, deeply kind, and deeply healing." Avita Health System honored her in November 2025.

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Added June 12, 2026

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