CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System recognizes associates for years of service

CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, CHRISTUS St. Michael Rehabilitation Hospital and CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital - Atlanta recently honored 213 Associates for their years of excellence and dedicated service to the community.

Associates ranging in years of service from five years to 40, in five-year increments, were recognized by leaders and peers. The combined service for all the honorees totaled 2,745 years.

Notably, Susan Dillard, imaging services, and Francine Francis, community relations, received their 40-year awards.

Among the largest employers in the Texarkana region, CHRISTUS St. Michael also honored eight Associates for 35 years of service: Kathy Beard, Sighle Blackwell, Dawn Davis, Hazel Jones, Darlene Williams, Conor Peters, Veronnica Fulce and Laura Bowers.

Four Associates received 30-year awards: Greg Gallagher, Ken Kelly, Steven Bruce and Teresa McConnell. In addition, 23 Associates were recognized for 25 years, 21 Associates for 20 years, 39 Associates for 15 years, 21 Associates for 10 years, and 95 Associates for five years.

From left, Jason Adams, President, with 40-years awardees: Francine Francis and Susan Dillard, and Lisa Patterson, Director of Radiology

From left, Louise Thornell,VP/Chief Nursing Officer; Conor Peters; Sighle Blackwell; Dawn Davis; Veronnica Fulce; Jason Adams, President; and Laura Bowers.

Pictured with Steven Bruce,30-year awardee,is Kari Serrano,Director of Respiratory Therapy, (left) and Jennifer Wright,VP of Operations.