East Montgomery Times

Suburban Community Hospital recently held its annual employee service awards event, celebrating a significant milestone of 300 years of collective service among its staff. The event honored 19 employees for their dedication and commitment to excellence in their roles at the hospital.

Kevin Carrion, Director of Human Resources at Suburban Community Hospital, highlighted the importance of each employee's dedication. "Five to forty-five years of service represents an extraordinary level of trust and dedication," he said. "These employees have dedicated their prime years to working at Suburban Community Hospital, and we believe that our employees are our greatest assets. We will continue to invest in their potential to drive the hospital forward."

Michael Motte, CEO of Suburban Community Hospital, expressed his appreciation for the staff's commitment. "Our employees are the heart and soul of our institution. Their unwavering commitment and compassion not only propel our mission but also foster a sense of community and healing within our walls. It is their dedication that ensures our patients receive the highest quality of care."

Carrion added that "the employee service awards are a testament to the hospital’s commitment to recognizing and honoring its employees for their hard work, contributions, and loyalty." He emphasized that this event holds special significance as it acknowledges those who have served the organization for many years.

This year’s honorees included individuals celebrating milestones from five up to forty-five years:

- 5 Years: Kelvin Battle, Hemant Dhankecha, Michael Grippo, Paula Lucas, Charito Sutrina Deypalubos, Babu Varkey, Nancy Wright

- 10 Years: Muhammed Aziz, Stephanie Glisson

- 15 Years: Amy Flores, Flordeliza Lopez

- 20 Years: Robin Chapman, Binh Dao, Heather Lucas, Melanie Santiago

- 25 Years: Sherry Seymour

- 30 Years: Milissa Garzarella

- 35 Years: Cynthia Alexander

- 45 Years: Maureen Keown

Suburban Community Hospital is committed to prioritizing employee well-being and satisfaction through an employee-focused approach. This aligns with its corporate credo aimed at ensuring staff members feel valued and supported.

Suburban Community Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care hospital under Prime Healthcare Foundation. It has been providing healthcare services in Montgomery County for over six decades since its founding as Riverview Osteopathic Hospital in Norristown.

Prime Healthcare operates 51 hospitals across 14 states with more than 360 outpatient locations. The health system employs nearly 57,000 people nationwide and is recognized for quality care by Truven Health Analytics.