Prowers Medical Center honors employees during Years of Service recognition celebration

During a recent Years of Service recognition celebration, Prowers Medical Center honored employees who achieved significant career milestones this year.

“Individuals have often expressed how impressed they are with the longevity of our staff at Prowers Medical Center” stated Karen Bryant, CEO.  She addressed the employees, saying “It is evident that you possess a deep passion for your work. We appreciate your contributions daily and recognize the immense effort you put forth. We take great pride in having team members who have devoted many years of service.” She then encouraged everyone to look around the room.  “Notice that we have some team members who have worked at PMC, left and came back, meaning we – the whole team, each person – must be doing something right.  Congratulations and thank you for contributions in providing our patients with complete, compassionate care”!

The following team members were recognized for their years of service:

45 years of service: Cheryl Owens – Emergency Services 

30 Years of service:  Paul Landgren – Med/Surg (not pictured)

25 years of service:  Christie Isom, Home Health (left) and Tammi Whisennand, Imaging

20 Years of service (left to right): Kristin Castle, Case Management; Lori Denman, Rehab; Darren Robbins, Rehab.   Not pictured are: Barbara Story, Environmental Services, and Elia Trujillo, Language Services

 15 years of service, left to right:  Hilda Chavez, Environmental Services, and Robin Thacker, Pharmacy.  Not pictured is Kelli Bitner, PMC clinic

10 Years of service (left to right): Adam Jaime, Quality; Brenda Carrillo, Med/Surg; Judy DeFino, Health Information Management.  Not pictured is Lori Abeyta, Cardiopulmonary

5 Years of service (left to right): Lupe Vazquez-Gomez, Environmental Services; Jessica Eddleman, Emergency Services; Amber Thompson, Administration; Alexandra Tate, Infusion Therapy.  Not pictured are: Brenda Esquivel, Med/Surg; Katrina Lucero, Patient Financial Services; Pamela Tabb, New Beginnings Birth Center; Jose Serrano, Cardiopulmonary;  Aaron Vega, Facilities; Savannah Vagher, PMC Clinic.