May 2026 Honoree
John C. Rogers, APRN
John Rogers, APRN, has been with Hamilton County Health and Social Services Homeless Health Care Clinic since January 2022. He is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. One of his nominations was submitted to The DAISY Foundation Office.
The nomination read as follows:
John saved an overdosed patient’s life right in front of my eyes, and the way he responded was amazing. That young man is still walking around because of the actions John took and the attention John paid to identifying the signs.
Another wrote:
John is an exceptional Nurse Practitioner. John’s compassion and knowledge allow him to advocate and ensure optimal health care for his patients. John is an incredible mentor in training new hires and a great encourager to all. John meets his patients where they are and makes them feel seen and important.
Words from John:
Hello, my name is Johnny Rogers. I am honored to be a part of the team at the Homeless Healthcare Center in Chattanooga, TN, where I serve as a primary care nurse practitioner for our unhoused population.
I started my career as an EMT working on the ambulance. From there, I worked for many years in the ER as an ER tech, RN, and eventually as an NP prior to landing at the Homeless Healthcare Center. Throughout my life and career, I’ve seen how God has prepared me to be able to care for the unhoused with empathy.
I have lost both a father and stepfather to drug overdose, witnessed my grandfather caring for the unhoused, and, as a child, experienced living with extended family due to lost housing. I am extremely grateful that my past is not just about me, but loving my neighbor with the kind of compassion and empathy that every patient deserves.
As a nurse and nurse practitioner, I am able to revive patients who overdose with life-saving Narcan, care for the unhoused, and help patients as they find housing, all to change the trajectory of not only their lives, but the lives of their families.
To me, there is no greater calling than to be a nurse. I am blessed that my vocation and personal ministry have aligned. Finally, I am honored to receive a DAISY Award and represent The DAISY Foundation’s celebration of this noble profession.
The nomination read as follows:
John saved an overdosed patient’s life right in front of my eyes, and the way he responded was amazing. That young man is still walking around because of the actions John took and the attention John paid to identifying the signs.
Another wrote:
John is an exceptional Nurse Practitioner. John’s compassion and knowledge allow him to advocate and ensure optimal health care for his patients. John is an incredible mentor in training new hires and a great encourager to all. John meets his patients where they are and makes them feel seen and important.
Words from John:
Hello, my name is Johnny Rogers. I am honored to be a part of the team at the Homeless Healthcare Center in Chattanooga, TN, where I serve as a primary care nurse practitioner for our unhoused population.
I started my career as an EMT working on the ambulance. From there, I worked for many years in the ER as an ER tech, RN, and eventually as an NP prior to landing at the Homeless Healthcare Center. Throughout my life and career, I’ve seen how God has prepared me to be able to care for the unhoused with empathy.
I have lost both a father and stepfather to drug overdose, witnessed my grandfather caring for the unhoused, and, as a child, experienced living with extended family due to lost housing. I am extremely grateful that my past is not just about me, but loving my neighbor with the kind of compassion and empathy that every patient deserves.
As a nurse and nurse practitioner, I am able to revive patients who overdose with life-saving Narcan, care for the unhoused, and help patients as they find housing, all to change the trajectory of not only their lives, but the lives of their families.
To me, there is no greater calling than to be a nurse. I am blessed that my vocation and personal ministry have aligned. Finally, I am honored to receive a DAISY Award and represent The DAISY Foundation’s celebration of this noble profession.
Thank you, John C., for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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