U.S. Renal Care and Satellite Healthcare Celebrate Excellence in Nursing with DAISY Awards

Celebrating Excellence in Nursing: U.S. Renal Care's DAISY Award Ceremony

During the recent Nephrology Nurses Week from September 13-19, 2026, U.S. Renal Care (USRC), a prominent leader in dialysis services, honored 25 outstanding nurses with the nationally recognized DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This prestigious award, presented in partnership with the DAISY Foundation, celebrates nurses who consistently demonstrate extraordinary clinical skills and compassion in their care for patients and families.

Mandy Tilton, Chief Nursing Officer for U.S. Renal Care, expressed her admiration for the hard work nurses provide daily. She stated, "What I love about the DAISY Award is that it gives us the opportunity to stop and celebrate the incredible work nurses do every single day. Nephrology nurses bring tremendous clinical expertise to their work, and they build lasting relationships with patients over months and years. They advocate, encourage, and support them through critical moments in their lives. I'm incredibly proud of this year's honorees and of the outstanding nursing teams throughout U.S. Renal Care and Satellite Healthcare. It's truly an honor to recognize their incredible contributions."

The 25 honorees of the DAISY Award were honored for their unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care, making a tangible difference in the lives of patients and their families. Recognitions included a certificate, a DAISY pin, and the symbolic Healer's Touch sculpture, which is handcrafted by artists in Zimbabwe. These elements of recognition showcase the guiding principles that U.S. Renal Care embodies, such as excellence, partnership, inclusion, innovation, and compassion.

Apart from recognizing current nursing excellence, U.S. Renal Care is also dedicated to nurturing future nursing professionals. The organization provides support through the Nightingale Program, which enables eligible frontline team members to pursue nursing careers while continuing their employment. Benefits include prepaid tuition at participating institutions and personalized career coaching, ensuring that aspiring nurses have the support they need to thrive.

As the largest privately held dialysis provider in the United States, U.S. Renal Care caters to over 37,000 individuals facing kidney disease across 32 states. The organization collaborates with nephrologists to provide personalized in-center and home dialysis options that respect each patient's lifestyle and healthcare requirements. Owing to its commitment to exceptional patient experiences and quality of care, U.S. Renal Care boasts the highest percentage of CMS 4- and 5-star rated centers in the dialysis industry.

Since its establishment in 2000, U.S. Renal Care has maintained a trajectory of growth powered by clinical excellence, innovative practices, and a profound commitment to improving the lives of those affected by kidney disease. To learn more about U.S. Renal Care and the various career opportunities available, kindly visit USRenalCare.com/careers.

About the DAISY Award

The DAISY Foundation, a nonprofit organization, was founded in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who passed away at age 33 due to an autoimmune disease. The foundation was created by his family in gratitude for the exceptional nursing care they received during his illness. Today, the DAISY Award celebrates nurses across the globe for their significant impact on patients and their families, bringing recognition to the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide. For more information, visit DAISYfoundation.org.