Gloversville, NY — Nathan Littauer Hospital is proud to announce that Sacha Peragine, RN, of the hospital’s Birthing Center has been named the recipient of the DAISY Award for the third quarter of 2025. This prestigious national recognition honors nurses who demonstrate extraordinary compassion, clinical excellence, and dedication to patient care.

Peragine was surprised with the award during a special gathering with coworkers and members of the hospital’s leadership team, who came together to celebrate her commitment to patients and families.

“I was absolutely surprised,” said Peragine. “I am honored and grateful for this recognition.”

Peragine was nominated by grateful patients who described how her compassion and attentiveness helped guide their family through one of the most frightening moments of their lives. In their nomination, they shared that they arrived at the hospital expecting a routine delivery but quickly discovered a serious complication that required an urgent decision.

“My wife and I came in for what we thought was active labor and bleeding, only to find out the bleeding was more serious than we realized,” the patient wrote. “After some tests and discussions with the doctor, we decided to move forward with a C-section. Sacha talked us through everything that was happening and made us feel calm and safe during a very scary time.”

The patient explained that his wife’s placenta had begun to tear away, causing the bleeding. Throughout the experience, Peragine helped the family understand their options and supported them emotionally as they made difficult decisions.

“She even helped me get myself together so I could be there to support my wife during the operation,” the patient continued. “After the delivery, Sacha was there for us every step of the way and made us feel safe and protected on the scariest night of our lives.”

In the days following the birth, the family said Peragine continued to provide reassurance and attentive care.

“After talking with others later, we realized just how serious and intense the situation really was, but Sacha helped us feel calm and reassured the entire time,” the patient wrote. “At the end of her shift, she even came in to personally say goodbye to us and held our son before leaving. That meant so much to us. We truly can’t say enough wonderful things about Sacha and the way she made us feel safe.”

Maureen Mosher, Manager of Nathan Littauer’s Birthing Center, said Peragine exemplifies the values the DAISY Award was created to recognize.

“Sacha’s compassion, teamwork, and professionalism truly embody what the DAISY Award represents,” Mosher said. “Her ability to support patients and their families during critical moments reflects the highest standard of nursing excellence. We are proud to have her as part of our team on the Birthing Center.”

The DAISY Award is part of a nationwide program that honors the extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care nurses provide every day.

Nathan Littauer Hospital proudly congratulates Sacha Peragine, RN, on receiving the DAISY Award for the third quarter of 2025 and thanks her for her dedication to providing exceptional care to the patients and families she serves.

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Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is a full-service, 74-bed acute care hospital with an 84-bed skilled nursing home. Since 1894, Nathan Littauer has provided safe, high-quality health and wellness services with a focus on securing appropriate new technologies for people residing in Upstate New York. Over the years, the hospital has expanded its services in order to offer health care that is comprehensive, accessible, and relevant to the needs of the communities they serve.  More information can be found by visiting www.nlh.org or calling (518) 725-8621