Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital recently celebrated staff members during a special luncheon recognizing employees for their years of dedicated service. 

The event is part of a quarterly awards program that honors team members who have reached milestone anniversaries in five-year increments. From clinical staff to support services, each recipient was acknowledged for their contributions to patient care, hospital operations, and the overall mission of the hospitals. 

This quarter’s honorees included: 

5 Years of Service
Christianna Castro, RDMS, Imaging

Dawn Shuler, RT(R), Imaging

Deidrea Dills, Harris Family Care – Franklin

David Sykes, RN – Harris Wound Care

Jared Schoeberl, PA – Harris Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

10 Years of Service
Valerie Kearns, CPhT, Pharmacy

Lisa Lance, CPhT, Pharmacy

Gabby Kendzerski, NP, Harris Urgent Care

Levi Weigand, MLT, Laboratory

 15 Years of Service

Kevin Harbaugh, CPhT, Pharmacy

Beth Boone, RT, Cardiopulmonary Rehab

Kim Self, Plant Operations

 20 Years of Service
Teresa Rhoads, Manager, Harris Urology

Starr Garcia-Hooper, LPN, Harris Family Care – Franklin

 25 Years of Service

DeeDee Queen, Phlebotomist, Laboratory

Barbie Adams, RN, Cardiopulmonary Rehab

 30 Years of Service
Denise Neesam, RN, Harris Women’s Care

Angie Connor, BS, CT(ASCP), Laboratory

 Department leaders shared remarks during the event, highlighting the impact of each individual’s dedication over the years. Each honoree received a gift in appreciation of their continued service and commitment.

 Recognizing employees for their tenure is one way the hospitals reinforce a culture of appreciation and support. The long-standing dedication of these team members reflects the strength of the workforce and its vital role in delivering quality, compassionate care to the communities they serve, aligning with the hospitals’ mission of making communities healthier and their vision to be hospitals of choice — where patients choose to come for care, providers want to practice, and employees want to work.

 For more information about career opportunities at Harris and Swain, visit MyHarrisRegional.com/Careers or MySwainCommunity.com/Careers.