A Lifetime Committed to Caring

Angela Simard, RN celebrates 35 years at Elizabethtown Community Hospital

As a child, registered nurse Angela Simard used to tag along with her mother to work at the Horace Nye Nursing Home in Elizabethtown, NY.   That’s when it clicked. “She would bring me there when they had special events going on. I would see the nurses, all dressed in white, giving the residents their medicati[...]

Home Grown Program Trains Next Generation of Nurses

If you talk to almost any nurse manager around the country, chances are they’re looking for a nurse or two to hire. Probably more. But not Tracy Sprague, RN, a nurse manager in the emergency department at University of Vermont Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital. Her nursing roster is full thanks to a hom[...]

Danielle Shumway, RN, Newest DAISY Award Recipient

ECH celebrates extraordinary nurses

Before registered nurse Danielle Shumway focused her attention on caring for patients at the Au Sable Forks Health Center, she was making a difference in the lives of others on ECH’s inpatient care unit. It was here she left an indelible mark on patients and colleagues alike. Starting with ECH in January 2022, Danielle was q[...]

DAISY Nurse Denise McLaughlin is Making the Community Stronger

An infectious smile and boundless energy may be the first things you notice about Denise McLaughlin, Certified Diabetes Educator.  Pair those with her unwavering commitment and passion for her work and it’s easy understand why she was honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. An incredi[...]

Rebecca Crowningshield, RN Recognized for Professionalism and Compassion

ECH Honors Veteran Nurse with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

Rebecca Crowningshield, RN, a nurse caring for patients in Infusion, Cardiology and Gynecology  on our Elizabethtown Campus, is the second nurse to receive ECH's DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.   An 11-year veteran, Crowningshield was nominated by Dr. Lynne Macco, OB/GYN, for her pr[...]

Naomi Tuthill, LPN Honored for Skill and Kindness

ECH presents its first DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses

When you love what you do, it shows. Naomi Tuthill, LPN almost glows when speaking of her chance to help others, “I have the privilege of caring for my neighbors and the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives.” Known for her positive attitude and attention to patients’ concerns, Tuthill is [...]