ASHEVILLE, N.C., — HENDERSONVILLE, NC, July 2, 2025 – AdventHealth Hendersonville is proud to announce that Alisa Salvaggio, BSN, RN, of The Baby Place has been named the recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This national recognition honors nurses who exemplify clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a deep commitment to the healing ministry of Christ.
Alisa was nominated by the husband of one of our patients, who shared how Salvaggio’s presence brought comfort, confidence, and healing during a time of vulnerability. Here is an excerpt from the nomination he submitted:
Every nurse we had gave her (patient) comfort and confidence in her ability to deliver our baby, especially Alisa. Her attitude and kindness comforted us both through the entire process and instilled so much confidence in my wife. Not only was she attentive to my wife, but she also included me in the entire process to make sure that I could participate where I could. All of this made the entire birth process so incredibly special and wonderful, where I don't think it would have been as much without her. My wife and I have both felt so compelled by this experience that we felt we needed to do anything we could to let the staff at AdventHealth, and the nursing community know what a wonderful person they have caring for their patients. Alisa, you are a special person, and we hope you know that all of your kindness, caring, and effort is so incredibly appreciated. You make AdventHealth a great place to have a baby!
We are so honored to share this story of the uncommon compassion Salvaggio brings to every family in her care. She is dedicated to whole-person care, and we are blessed to have her as part of the team in The Baby Place at AdventHealth.
The DAISY Award is part of a national program established by the DAISY Foundation to recognize the exceptional efforts nurses make every day. At AdventHealth Hendersonville, the award is presented quarterly to a nurse who consistently demonstrates excellence through clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care.
Salvaggio joins a distinguished group of caregivers who have been honored for going above and beyond in service to others. Her story is a reminder of the profound impact one nurse can have on the lives of many.
To learn more about the DAISY Award and to nominate a nurse who has made a difference in your life, visit AdventHealthNC.com/Nominate.