Our latest Sunshine Award recipient is Timona Newby-Navarrete!

A program to recognize the extraordinary care and contributions of our non-licensed nursing support staff continues at UHS with Timona Newby-Navarrete, North Wing 4, UHS Wilson Medical Center, who was named the latest winner of the Sunshine Award! Timona received the Sunshine Award, along with a bouquet of sunflowers in recognition of her accomplishments, and enjoyed cookies during the celebration.

The nursing assistant was nominated by a patient’s spouse. In the nomination letter, the spouse recognizes Timona for the compassion, professionalism, and strength she displayed during the patient’s hospital stay. The letter describes how, despite facing a difficult situation with another patient, Timona took the time to genuinely listen and make the patient and spouse feel seen and comforted, and how they always looked forward to seeing Timona as her presence brought a sense of calm and reassurance.

“She reminded us that healthcare is not just about medical treatment. It is also about humanity, compassion, and making people feel safe and cared for when they are at their lowest,” the nomination letter read. “Timona is the kind of person every family hopes their loved one encounters in a hospital setting. To us, Timona was nothing short of an angel during a very difficult experience. We will never forget the care she gave my wife, or the grace and strength she showed throughout the night.”

Thank you to Timona for being a stellar example of our team living “The UHS Way!”

Patients, families, and colleagues are able to nominate any of our non-licensed support staff based on our UHS Values of Respect, Teamwork, Innovation, Trust, and especially Compassion. Nominations will be collected via paper - look for nomination kiosks and boxes at all UHS locations, via email at sunshine.awards@nyuhs.org, and electronically.

All nominees will be recognized, but each month, one nominee will be selected for a special recognition.