April 2026 Annual Awards and Retirement Breakfast:
We were proud to Celebrate our Annual Awards and retirement breakfast on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Donohue’s Bar and Grill in Watertown, MA. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to John for hosting this event.
We gathered to honor Gregory Charles Babcock on his retirement, celebrating 44 years of compassion and dedication. Thank you, Greg, for your years of service and the lasting legacy you leave behind. We wish you a retirement filled with joy, relaxation, and adventure.
Congratulations to Donna Doherty, recipient of the Rose Award for Extraordinary Nurses. A Certificate of Special Recognition was presented to Donna on October 9, 2025, at BID in recognition of her extraordinary nursing career. We thank Donna for her unwavering commitment to patient care, mentorship, and community service.
We also recognize our volunteer Pin Recipients—Lisanne Cirullo, Kate Small, and Nancy Renaud—for going above and beyond in their service. Your contributions are deeply appreciated.
A New Cape, A New Calling
We are absolutely thrilled to honor Donna McLellan! Today, she received her
We are absolutely thrilled to honor Donna McLellan! Today, she received her
Blessed Massachusetts Nurses Honor Guard Cape, marking a beautiful new chapter in her nursing journey.
The cape is more than just fabric—it represents the compassion, courage, and dedication of our profession.
The cape is more than just fabric—it represents the compassion, courage, and dedication of our profession.
Donna will wear this uniform to pay final tributes to our fallen colleagues, providing comfort to families in their hardest moments. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved milestone!
A special thank you to Jean Gouveia, Dean of Students, and Jeannie Gonzales, Financial Aid Director at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (BHSON), for their attendance. We are pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the Ann Philomena O’Flaherty Award, which supports undergraduate nursing students:
– Samantha Melberg (GPA 3.78) — $2,500.00
– Brittany Powers (GPA 3.75) — $1,000.00
– Nathan Rodriguez (GPA 3.54) — $1,000.00
Furthermore, the Massachusetts Nurses Honor Guard Ann O’s Watch Award, established in memory of Ann Philomena O’Flaherty, continues to support BHSON students who demonstrate excellence in elderly care and financial need. The application for this $2,500.00 scholarship will be available in April 2026.
Our hearts are so full. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this celebration unforgettable!