Nurses play a vital role in the overall hospital experience for patients and their families. For exhibiting outstanding excellence in their profession, 8 McLeod Health nurses have received the prestigious Palmetto Gold Award. These nurses represent McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Clarendon, McLeod Health Dillon and McLeod Health Seacoast. They join the ranks of the 250 previous McLeod Nurses who have received this outstanding award.

The eight nurses from McLeod Health who received the 2026 Palmetto Gold recognition include: Laura Bolella, MSN, RN; Tracy Ganes, CRNA; Amber Jacobs, BSN, RN; Katie Marlowe, RN; Johnathan Moody, RN, WCC, OMS; Landon Simmons, MSN, RN; Rebecca Vincent, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC; and Lawanda Williams, RN.

This level of recognition for our nurses is another reason why McLeod Health is the Choice for Medical Excellence. 

To learn how they were nominated and selected, click here.