Montclair, NJ – (November 3, 2025) – Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is proud to recognize Hubert Espiritu, RN, as its newest DAISY Award recipient. The DAISY Award is an international program that celebrates the skillful and compassionate care nurses provide every day.
Hubert was nominated by a patient’s family for the exceptional care and kindness he demonstrated during their loved one’s hospital stay. Known for his compassion, professionalism, and patient-centered approach, Hubert exemplifies what it means to be an extraordinary nurse.
The family shared that Hubert’s calm presence and genuine compassion brought peace and comfort when it was needed most. His attentiveness, warmth, and ability to provide reassurance left a lasting impression on both the patient and their loved ones. He was described as a nurse whose exceptional skill and deep compassion left a lasting impression. As the family shared, “Hubert exemplifies the very best of nursing, providing not just medical care, but emotional support and humanity to patients and their families.”
Mountainside Medical Center is proud to participate in the DAISY Award program, which honors nurses like Hubert who demonstrate clinical excellence, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Please join us in congratulating Hubert Espiritu, RN, on this well-deserved honor. His dedication and compassion continue to make a lasting impact on the patients and families he serves.
About Mountainside Medical Center
Mountainside Medical Center has been a trusted provider of healthcare in Montclair and surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The hospital is home to specialized centers for imaging, women’s health, cancer care, cardiac care, surgery, weight management, stroke, and chronic kidney disease. Designated as a Primary Stroke Center by the NJ State Department of Health and Senior Services, Mountainside is one of the few community hospitals in the state licensed to perform emergency cardiac angioplasty, offering advanced, life-saving care close to home.
The hospital also features Mountainside Medical Group with expert physicians across primary care and various specialties, ensuring seamless and coordinated care for patients. With conveniently located offices in Montclair, Glen Ridge, Clifton and nearby towns, Mountainside Medical Center makes accessing quality healthcare simple and accessible. To learn more, visit www.mountainsidemedicalcenter.com.
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