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WARSAW — Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital is recognizing the latest nurse to receive a Daisy Award for going above and beyond in providing compassionate care.

Leigh Cox, a registered nurse at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, was recently nominated by a patient for the Daisy Award. Patients, families and colleagues may nominate nurses for the award from any Lutheran Health Network hospital, RediMed or MedStat urgent care clinic or Lutheran Health Physicians practice.

The patient wrote: “With this being my first pregnancy, I had no idea what to expect. Leigh was very patient and understanding the whole time. She was beyond helpful and knowledgeable trying to keep me calm and helping me through contractions. She was amazing. Even after the birth she was exceptional and so helpful.”

The Daisy Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes by members of his family. In late 1999, Barnes died at the age of 33 from complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, referred to as ITP, a little known but not uncommon autoimmune disease. The care Barnes and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired the award to thank professionals for making a difference in the lives of their patients and their families.

Learn more at lutheranhealth.net/daisy-award-nominations.