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Kaiser Permanente Oakland Earns Prestigious International Lotus Recognition Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2026 Deerfield Beach, FL – Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is proud to announce that it has honored Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center (KPOMC) with the …

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Living Caritas: Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Awarded WCSI Lotus Recognition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February, 2026 Deerfield Beach, FL: Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center (KP San Rafael) has been awarded Watson Caring Science Institute’s (WCSI) Lotus Recognition™ Award, a national …

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Phương Châu Healthcare Group Sets International Milestone as First Global Recipient of the WCSI Lotus Recognition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2025 Deerfield Beach, FL – Phương Châu Healthcare Group has been awarded the Lotus Recognition™ Award, becoming the first international organization in Watson Caring Science …

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Holy Cross Health Honored with WCSI Lotus Recognition for Excellence in Care

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 2026 Deerfield Beach, FL:  The Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is proud to award Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with the Lotus Recognition™, honoring …

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GSHHH Awarded Historic Lotus Recognition™ for Advancing Caring Science

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Deerfield Beach, FL: November 2025 – The Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) proudly recognizes Greater Sacramento Home Health and Hospice with the esteemed Lotus Recognition™, under the …

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Watson Caring Science Institute Designates Trinity Health Grand Rapids with Lotus Recognition™

Deerfield Beach, FL:  Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) has awarded Trinity Health Grand Rapids the coveted Lotus Recognition™, honoring its commitment to embedding Watson’s Caring Science and the 10 Caritas …

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Boulder Community Health Receives National Lotus Recognition™️

Deerfield Beach, FL: September, 2025 – Boulder Community Health (BCH), a long standing Affiliate of Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) has been honored with a Lotus Recognition™, a distinction that …

The Lotus Recognition: Honoring the Values of Mount Carmel East

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September, 2025 DEERFIELD BEACH, FL — The Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is proud to honor Mount Carmel East with the esteemed Lotus Recognition, a profound symbol …

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St. Peters Health Partners Receives Lotus Recognition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Deerfield Beach, FL – September 2025: The Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is proud to announce that St. Peter’s Health Partners in Albany, New York has been …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Erica D. Anderson

August 2025 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Dr. Erica D. Anderson, DNP, …

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Saint Francis Hospital Receives Lotus Recognition™ from WCSI

For Immediate Release July 2025 — Deerfield Beach, FL: Saint Francis Hospital is proud to announce it has been awarded Watson Caring Science Institute’s (WCSI) Lotus Recognition™, which celebrates the …

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WCSI Honors Trinity Health’s TogetherTeam Virtual Connected Care™ with Lotus Recognition™ Award

For Immediate Release July 2025 — Deerfield Beach, FL: The Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is honored to present the Lotus Recognition to Trinity Health for its groundbreaking TogetherTeam Virtual …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Joyce B. Perkins

My early love of science led me to train as a Medical Technologist (ASCP), but within a few years I was beginning to feel like a piece of the hospital …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Ramona Gheorghe

My Journey with Watson’s Unitary Caring Science Originally from Romania, I bring over 25 years of international and Canadian nursing experience to healthcare, education, and leadership. My Caring Science journey …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Carol Wadsworth

May 2025 This month, we celebrate and honor Carol Wadsworth — Director of Marketing and Founder of BeezDezines — as she prepares to leave WCSI at the end of May …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Adriana Silva Martinez de Haedo

April 2025 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Adriana Silva Martinez de Haedo …

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Mishawaka Home Dialysis Recognized for Excellence with WCSI’s Lotus Recognition™

For Immediate Release  Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been awarded to Mishawaka Home Dialysis, part of Fresenius …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Márcia Leandra Ferreira Santos

February 2025 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Márcia Leandra Ferreira Santos – …

California WCSI Regional Caritas Consortium

California ChairsPrevious Events▸November 9, 2023November 9, 2023  |  12:30PM MT  |  Virtual Gratitude Celebration Dr. Noelle Trinder, DNP, RN, is the Senior Director of Healthcare Careers at Banner Health. The …

Mid Atlantic WCSI Regional Caritas Consortium

Past EventsThursday, October 16, 2025 Previous Events▸November 9, 2023November 9, 2023  |  12:30PM MT  |  Virtual Gratitude Celebration Dr. Noelle Trinder, DNP, RN, is the Senior Director of Healthcare Careers …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Kathleen Sitzman

January 2025 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Kathleen Sitzman, PhD, RN, CNE, …

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First Ever WCSI Lotus Recognition™ Awarded to Retirement Community: Exemplary Compassionate Care at Sunnyside Retirement Community, Harrisonburg, VA

For Immediate Release December 2024 — Deerfield Beach, FL:  Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) proudly announces that Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, Virginia has been awarded the prestigious Lotus Recognition™, …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Carolina Leiva Arancibia

November 2024 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Carolina Leiva Arancibia, BSN, MSN, …

Northwest WCSI Regional Caritas Consortia

Upcoming EventsComing soon!Previous Events▸January 17, 2025Caring Science and the Art of Flourishing Launch Date:  January 17, 2025 | 1:00 – 2:30PM Pacific Time Presented by: Chris Griffin, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, …

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WCSI Lotus Recognition™ Awarded to UHealth – University of Miami Health System’s Caritas Council

For Immediate Release December 2024 — Deerfield Beach, FL: UHealth – University of Miami Health System’s Caritas Council has been awarded Watson Caring Science Institute’s (WCSI) Lotus Recognition™, the 15th …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Lacey LeFere

September 2024 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Lacey LeFere, DNP, RN, AHN-BC, …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Paulina Van

July 2024 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Paulina Van, PhD, RN, CNE, …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Mona Elshazly

June 2024 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Mona Elshazly, MSN, RN, Caritas …

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Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center Receives WCSI Lotus Recognition

For Immediate Release June 2024 — Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been awarded to Hackensack Meridian Health …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Mary-Beth Desmond

May 2024 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating Mary-Beth Desmond, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, …

Southeast WCSI Regional Caritas Consortium

Upcoming EventsComing Soon!   Weaving Caring Science and the AACN Essentials Presented by: Sara Horton-Deutsch, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF  and Danny G. Willis, DNS, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAANPrevious Events▸September 23, 2025▸March 26, …

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Gannon University, Villa Maria School of Nursing awarded the 12th Lotus Recognition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 18, 2024 Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been awarded to Gannon University, Villa …

Mideast & Florida WCSI Regional Caritas Consortium

Upcoming EventsComing Soon!Previous Events▸October 18, 2024Mideast & Florida Launch Meeting Friday, October 18, 2024 1:00 to 2:30 PM ET Zoom LinkDownload Flyer▸November 9, 2023November 9, 2023  |  12:30PM MT  |  …

Hawaii WCSI Regional Caritas Consortium

Upcoming EventsSex Abuse Prevention Through the Lens of Caring Science  January 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM HST, 1:00 PM PST, 4:00 PM EST Moderator:  Dr. Joseph Giovannoni, DNP, MA, MS, …

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Nevada State University School of Nursing Receives Esteemed Lotus Recognition™ from Watson Caring Science Institute

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 17, 2024 Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been bestowed upon Nevada State University …

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Celebrating Caritas Colleague Gisso Oreo

April 2024 We wish to celebrate and honor our Caritas Colleagues and share their contribution and commitment to Caring Science. This month we are celebrating: Gisso Oreo, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, …

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WCSI Affiliate Spotlight: Mt. Carmel College of Nursing

March 2024 Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) has embraced Caring Science as the framework for their curriculum for many years. Nursing course titles usually begin with “Caring Practices in”…such …

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Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center Awarded WCSI Lotus Recognition™

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2024 Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been awarded to Hackensack Meridian Ocean …

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Greenwich Hospital Receives WCSI Lotus Recognition™

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2024 Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been awarded to the Healing Environment …