The McCullough-Hyde Foundation presented the Mock Family Award for Excellence in Nursing to Angela Downward, a registered nurse in the emergency department. 

Nominees are assessed on their care delivery, clinical skills and acts of kindness and safety, according to a press release.

“Not only does Angie provide outstanding care to her patients, she makes sure they are comfortable and emotionally supported,” said Amanda Stang, medical laboratory scientist at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital/TriHealth. “She is the epitome of a kind and compassionate nurse who genuinely loves what she does. I am proud to work beside her.”

Others nominated for the 2023 award were Emily Baldwin, Kathy Briar, Maggie Dingledine, Krista Jones, Sharon Klein, Katie Maddock, Lindsay Shell and Mary Wagner.

All nurses at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital/TriHealth or another TriHealth center in the Oxford area are eligible.