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WellSpan Nurses Receive DAISY Awards for Second Quarter of 2026

WellSpan Health recognized 13 nurses with DAISY Awards for the second quarter of 2026.

The recipients were:

  • Lauren Pickard, WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
  • Gerri Harris, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital
  • Rachel Fox, WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital
  • David Irizarry, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Heather Kinney, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Tami Raihl, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Robert “Nate” Lewis, WellSpan Philhaven
  • Meagan Lawrence, WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Emilee Neiman, WellSpan York Hospital
  • Hannah Machulcz, WellSpan York Hospital
  • Kirstin Towson, WellSpan York Hospital
  • Sarah Einsig, WellSpan York Hospital
  • Tonya Saxman, WellSpan York Hospital

The DAISY Awards recognize nurses who make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Photo credits to WellSpan Health

Nancy Irene Thomas 1947-2026

Nancy loved traveling with her husband and watching game shows on television. She loved country music and was a fan of Elvis Presley. 

Mary Kay Naugle 1947-2026

Mary Kay Naugle, 79, of Chambersburg, passed away Wednesday, October 14 2026 peacefully at the Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Care. Born January 26, 1947 in Waynesboro, she was the daughter

Kara A Topper 1968-2026

Kara devoted herself to nursing, caring for others with a tender heart and a gift for making people feel seen, comforted, and loved.

Robin Kay Thomas 1966-2026

Robin enjoyed watching anything true crime or her favorite TV show, Law & Order SVU. She had a heart and compassion for animals.

Terisha Mi Cook 1973-2026

Terisha was a school teacher with the state of Maryland, she loved being a positive influence on so many young lives.

Linda L. Miller 1945-2026

In her earlier years Linda worked at the former Howard Johnsons on the turnpike and later at the Stanley Clothing Company in Chambersburg.

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