Ear, Nose and Throat

This week, hospitals and healthcare systems across the country celebrate National Hospital Week. From May 10 to 16, this annual observance honors the dedicated healthcare workers who repeatedly rise to the occasion to care for their communities.

UHS proudly celebrated Nursing Week May 4–10, recognizing the outstanding dedication and contributions of our nursing professionals in conjunction with National Nurses Week, observed May 6–12, 2026. Thank you, nurses, for being the heart of UHS!

A program to recognize the care and compassion of extraordinary nurses continues at UHS with Melissa Glezen, RN, South Tower 3, UHS Wilson Medical Center, being named the most recent winner of the DAISY Award! Melissa was recognized and presented with the award for the achievement and enjoyed cinnamon rolls, a symbolic treat in honor of Patrick Barnes, whose experience inspired the award.

UHS continues to recognize the care and compassion of our extraordinary nursing leaders with the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. Kay Boland, RN, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, was named the latest recipient of this award! Kay was presented with the award at a surprise celebration attended by many colleagues and friends she’s made over her years at UHS.