U.S. Renal Care & Satellite Healthcare Honor 25 Nurses with National DAISY Award During Nephrology Nurses Week

Nurses are recognized for exceptional clinical care, compassion, and commitment to patients

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Renal Care (USRC), the nation's fastest-growing dialysis provider and an industry leader in clinical quality and patient experience, is proud to announce that 25 nurses from U.S. Renal Care and Satellite Healthcare have been honored with the DAISY Award^® for Extraordinary Nurses. Recipients were recognized and celebrated during Nephrology Nurses Week, September 13–19, 2026.

Presented in partnership with the DAISY Foundation, the nationally recognized award honors nurses who demonstrate extraordinary clinical skill, compassion, and commitment to the patients and families they serve.

"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," said Mandy Tilton, DNP, JM, MBA, MSN, RN, CPPS, Chief Nursing Officer for U.S. Renal Care. "Nephrology nurses bring tremendous clinical expertise to their work, and they build relationships with patients over months and years. They know them, advocate for them, encourage them, and are there for so many important moments in their lives. I'm incredibly proud of this year's honorees and of the outstanding nursing teams across U.S. Renal Care and Satellite Healthcare. It is truly an honor to recognize these nurses and the difference they make for our patients and families."

This year's honorees were recognized for their commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care and for the meaningful difference they make in the lives of patients and their families. Recipients were celebrated at their facilities with the signature elements of DAISY recognition, including a certificate, a DAISY Award pin, and the Healer's Touch sculpture, hand-carved by artists in Zimbabwe. The honorees exemplify the company's core values of excellence, partnership, inclusion, innovation, and compassion, which are guiding principles in all U.S. Renal Care centers nationwide.

In addition to recognizing extraordinary nurses already serving patients, U.S. Renal Care continues to invest in developing the next generation of nursing professionals. Through the Nightingale Program, eligible frontline team members interested in pursuing nursing careers can receive support, including prepaid tuition at participating schools and one-on-one career coaching, while continuing their employment with USRC.

To learn more about careers at U.S. Renal Care and explore current opportunities, visit USRenalCare.com/careers

About U.S. Renal Care
U.S. Renal Care is the largest privately held and fastest-growing dialysis provider in the nation. We partner with nephrologists to care for more than 37,000 people living with kidney disease across 32 states, offering in-center and home dialysis options that support each patient's unique lifestyle and care needs. U.S. Renal Care leads the dialysis industry with the highest percentage of CMS 4- and 5-star rated centers for patient experience and quality of care. Since 2000, U.S. Renal Care has grown through clinical excellence, innovation and a shared commitment to improving the lives of people with kidney disease. Visit USRenalCare.com to learn more.

About the DAISY Award
The DAISY Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), an autoimmune disease. DAISY—an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System—was created by Patrick's family in gratitude for the extraordinary nursing care they experienced during his illness. Today, the DAISY Award recognizes nurses around the world for the profound difference they make in the lives of patients and families. Learn more at DAISYfoundation.org.

SOURCE U.S. Renal Care