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LAKE CITY -- Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics recognizes Shyla Drost, a registered nurse, for her recent DAISY Award nomination, honoring the meaningful impact she made for a patient and their family during their time at Stewart Memorial.
The nomination came after Drost helped create an unforgettable anniversary celebration for the Bean family. She learned that the couple would be celebrating their 71st wedding anniversary and wanted to help make the milestone special.
With the help of several Stewart Memorial team members, she organized a surprise candlelight lunch in the family room. The celebration included the couple's favorite meal, flowers, and gifts to mark their 71 years together.
The family shared that the candle and gifts from the celebration now have a special place in their home, and the story of that day continues to be shared often.
"Having a spouse in the hospital can be hard on any day, but celebrating your 71st anniversary in a hospital was quite the opposite and couldn't have been any more memorable," the family said. "Shyla's idea meant the world to both of them."
The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who make an extraordinary difference through the care and support they provide to patients and families.
"Every day, our team members find ways to make a difference for patients and their loved ones," said Ann Lengeling, chief nursing officer at Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics. "Shyla's thoughtfulness and dedication are a wonderful example of the meaningful connections our team builds with the people we serve."