Tanner Health Announces Q3 DAISY Award Recipients

Tanner Health is proud to recognize eight nurses as DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipients for the third quarter of 2025. These dedicated professionals are honored for the compassion, professionalism and exceptional care they provide to patients and families across Tanner Health's facilities.

The Q3 2025 DAISY Award recipients are:

• Ashley Garcia, RN - Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton
• Graci Bannister, RN - Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica
• Jennifer Merrill, RN - Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton
• Makayla Tittle, RN - Higgins General Hospital
• Morgan Johnson, LPN - Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton
• Rebecca Scales, RN - Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica
• Sharisa Middlebrooks, RN - Willowbrooke at Tanner
• Taylor Daniel, RN - Tanner Medical Center/East Alabama

Each nurse was selected based on nominations from patients, families and colleagues who shared stories of meaningful moments, thoughtful advocacy and care that went above and beyond expectations. These nominations reflect the deep trust that patients and families place in Tanner Health nurses during some of life's most vulnerable moments.

The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors nurses for the extraordinary care they provide. Tanner Health is proud to participate in the DAISY program as part of its continued commitment to nursing excellence and a supportive, patient-centered environment. To learn more about the DAISY Award or to nominate a Tanner Health nurse, visit tanner.org/the-daisy-award.

About Tanner Health

Tanner Health is a five-hospital non-profit health system providing convenient, personalized health care to communities across west Georgia and east Alabama. Tanner Health physicians and staff provide the latest technology and treatment options to advance the health of its patients. In addition to five regional hospitals and care centers, Tanner operates Tanner Medical Group, one of metro Atlanta's largest multi-specialty physician groups. Learn more at tanner.org.