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LCHS Team Members Recognized at Nursing Excellence
Ceremony
Published: November 05, 2025
at 09:45 a.m.
By: Press Release from Lewis County Health System
LCHS Team Members
Recognized at Nursing Excellence Ceremony
 LOWVILLE, NY─ On Thursday,
October 23, 2025, the nursing team of Lewis County Health System gathered
at the Lowville Elks for the Nursing Excellence Ceremony. During this
event, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Aides, and
Certified Nursing Assistants were recognized by their peers for
consistently exemplifying the ICARE values of Lewis County Health System:
Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Nominations by peers are an honor that
helps foster a strong, collaborative team.
“Lewis County has
some of the best nurses in the region, and I am extremely proud of this
year’s Nursing Excellence Award nominees and winners,” said Marcy Teal,
BSN, Chief Nursing Officer of LCHS. “I am proud of the award recipients and
appreciate their dedication to patient outcomes and satisfaction.”
Through their tireless
work across the entire health system, the nursing team demonstrates
integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.
“Nursing is a
vital and compassionate profession that directly improves lives through
essential care, support, comfort, and leadership. We are grateful for every
nurse, nurse aide, and CNA who has a profound impact on our patients and
the communities that LCHS serves,” states Gerald R. Cayer, Chief Executive
Officer of LCHS.
Lewis County
Health System congratulates all the award recipients (listed below) who
make a difference every day!
INTEGRITY AWARD
The award is
presented to exceptional nurses and team members who choose courage over
comfort, prioritize what is right over what is enjoyable, quick, or easy,
and commit to practicing the highest values instead of merely proclaiming
them.
Recipients (L to R in photo) -
Jaquelyn Skorupa, RN Critical Care Unit, Haley Reed, RN Ambulatory
Surgery,
and Kora Bond,
Activities.
COMPASSION AWARD
The award is
presented to exceptional nurses who embody empathy and a commitment to
alleviating others' suffering. Their understanding and efforts to connect
with others' feelings are paired with a motivation to take action to ease
their pain.
Recipients (L to R in
photo) - Hayley Pate, LPN Residential Health Care Facility, Kayla Carberry,
RN Maternity, and Louise Reese, RN Medical Surgical Unit.
ACCOUNTABILITY
AWARD
The award is
presented to exceptional nurses who demonstrate accountability for their
actions, behaviors, and outcomes. Their ability to establish high personal
standards serves as a powerful example to the entire nursing team.
Recipients (L to R in
photo) Stephanie Podkowka, RN Home Health/Hospice, and Dawn Emerson, RN
Operating Room. Missing from photo Renatta Sears, LPN Clinics.
RESPECT AWARD
The award honors
exceptional nurses who demonstrate self-respect through their dignity and
efforts. This respect is extended to patients by treating them with care
and consideration.
Recipients (L to R in
photo) Arianna Baxter, CNA Residential Health Care Facility, and
Mary Paul, RN
Emergency Department. Missing from photo Katie Cecconi, RN Medical Surgical
Unit.
EXCELLENCE AWARD
The award recognizes
exceptional nurses who exemplify the highest standards of professional
nursing practice, demonstrating qualities such as compassion, competence,
advocacy, and a commitment to patient and
organizational goals.
Recipients (L to R in
photo) Andrea Moser, RN Home Health Hospice, Kelly Backer, RN Medical Surgical
Unit. Missing from photo Jacob Khan, CNA Residential Health Care Facility.
ICARE OUTSTANDING
NURSE AWARD
The award is
presented to a nurse who exemplifies all of the ICARE
Values and receives multiple nominations from peers across all five
categories.
Recipient - Lynne Vlasak,
CNA Residential Health Care Facility.
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