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Broward Health North’s Comprehensive Cancer Kirsten Franzese Named
Center Awarded Grant from Daisy Foundation December DAISY Award Winner

Broward Health North is proud to Congratulations to December’s Broward Health Coral
announce a new grant funded research Springs DAISY Award Winner, Kirsten Franzese. She works
study “Does loratadine dosed pre and on 4 West and is still within in her first year as a new nurse.
post pegfilgrastim (Neulasta) injection What an honor to be nominated so early on in her career! She
decrease flu-like syndrome symptoms was nominated by one of her patients who described her as
and increase quality of life in patients “…a gem and asset to any patient who benefits from her gen-
receiving outpatient chemotherapy?” uinely compassionate attention. She is an exceptional role
The DAISY Foundation funds research model of a caring, professional nurse and made the stay
grants “to qualified nurses carrying out pleasant and bearable under difficult circumstances.” Kirsten Franzese
clinical research studies that directly ben-
efit patients and/or families involving
treatment of cancer and auto-immune
diseases.” BHN is the only facility in (l-r) Maria Stevenson, RN, Clinical Trial Holy Cross Hospital
Broward County to receive a grant from Names Carla Spina
the DAISY Foundation. Principal Investigator; Margaret Scott,
Maria Stevenson, RN, is chemotherapy- RN, Senior research Nurse; Simone Director of the Year
certified from the Oncology Nursing Franklin, Research Associate.
Society and will be the study’s Principal Holy Cross Hospital has named Fort
Investigator.
Lauderdale resident Carla Spina, MHA, as its
2016 Director of the Year. Spina services as exec-
Florida Medical Center Implements Daisy Award utive director of the central billing office of Holy
Cross Medical Group.
for Extraordinary Nurses, Names First Honoree The Director of the Year Award is presented to
a staff member who demonstrates leadership, Director of the Year Carla Spina
Florida Medical serves as an inspiration to others, embraces new and Holy Cross Hospital President
Center proudly honors responsibilities and offers innovative and and CEO Dr. Patrick A. Taylor
the hospital’s first thoughtful insights.
DAISY Award winner, Spina received her education in Philadelphia where she earned her undergraduate
Samuel Villegas, R.N. degree in psychology from Temple University and her master’s degree in health care
As a nurse in the administration from Saint Joseph’s University.
Operating Room,
Samuel Villegas is being
recognized for being a
team player and collab-
orating with his fellow
nurses to deliver the (l-r) Esther Morris, CHRO; Matt Garner, COO; Trey Abshier,
best patient care possi- CEO; Pat Rosenberg, CNO; Heather Schneider, CFO;
ble. Sam goes above
and beyond to help his Sam Villegasm, Daisy Award Winner; Pedro Ramos, DBD;
patients and care for Dr. Frank Vittimberga, CMO; Barbara Allen,
them with compassion. Director of Perioperative Services
He always has a smile
on his face, and his positive energy is contagious. Sam was nominated by his col-
league, Lauren Walk, for his outstanding performance in the OR.

Broward Health Imperial Point Names
New Winner of DAISY Award

for Extraordinary Nurses

Broward Health Imperial Point is proud to honor Judith Gallagher, R.N., as the
recipient for the prestigious DAISY Award for January 2017. According to one of her
patients, Judith “has been a wonderful blessing during my hospitalization, she went
out of her way to make sure I was comfortable and ensure my stay at the hospital was
very nice. My girlfriend and I really appreciated the love, kindness and compassion
that she showed us. It is the little things she did, like getting me a sandwich at 3:30
in the morning. I wish all nurses were as caring as Judith because she goes above and
beyond for everyone.” Judith does more than just provide great care to her patients,
she also supports hospital advancement by playing an active role in the Holistic Care
Council.

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