Lexington Health recognizes nurses systemwide for outstanding work
April 7, 2026
12 Nurses Celebrated with Lexington Health Gold Recognition
Lexington Health recognized 12 outstanding nurses as Lexington Health Gold recipients this year.
For twenty years, Lexington Health Gold has honored nurses within our network of care for their commitment to patients and the nursing profession.
Congratulations to Becky Edwards, Sheri Fountain, Marie Generoso, Leah Heinzen, Katie Hilton, Tiffany Milhouse, Lisa Moody, Sarah Navarro, Heather Nix, Wendy Sowell, Josette Stone, and Lauren Taylor being recognized with this award.
Nominated by their peers, these nurses display excellence in practice and leadership, participate in professional organizations and development, and contribute to the advancement of nursing, as well as provide patients with the best possible care.
About Lexington Health
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. The hospital was ranked best hospital in the Columbia Metro by U.S. News & World Report, was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was the first hospital in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Lexington Health Cancer Center is an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina’s first HeartCARE Center. The network also has an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer’s care center and nearly 80 physician practices. Lexington Medical Center operates one of the busiest Emergency departments in South Carolina, treating nearly 100,000 patients each year. The hospital delivers more than 4,000 babies each year and performs more than 34,000 surgeries.
