Hocking Valley Community Hospital celebrated National Hospital Week this week by recognizing the amazing staff who are the backbone of America’s healthcare system.
Festivities included soda bar, hobby horse race, employee recognition, retiree lunch, and other treats and games.
“During this Hospital Week 2025, we not only honor the incredible work that happens every day within these walls, but we take a moment to reflect on the people who make it all possible. The theme this year is one that speaks volumes: ‘We Are Healthcare’ – with an emphasis on ‘we.’ Everyone in our hospital community, plays a vital role in what healthcare truly means,” Stacey Gabriel, HVCH CEO, said.
Each of you being recognized today has played a role in shaping the culture, strength, and compassion of our hospital. You’ve been here through changes, challenges, and triumphs. You’ve held hands, offered hope, and gone above and beyond — day after day.”
You have been here through the quiet moments and the critical ones. You’ve adapted, supported, led, and healed. You’ve done far more than your job descriptions ever could describe. And through it all, you’ve reminded us that healthcare isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are.”
As part of the celebration, groups of employees were recognized for their years of service, including the following:
5 Years
• Megan Wright, Human Resources
• Amanda Fuller, Specialty Clinic
• David North, Information Services
• Ashley Leasure, Emergency Department
• Anthony Phoenix, Respiratory
• Sheri Wernert, Dietary
• Kassandra Hart, Orthopedics
• Justin Sampson, Radiology
• Colleen Kelleher, Physical Therapy
• Edith St. Clair, Admitting
• Jillian Stimmel, Outpatient Clinic
• Tyler Frasure, Purchasing
• Kassidy Anders, Occupational Therapy
• Brian Dozer, Laboratory
• Jenny Gabriel, Urology/Ophthalmology
10 Years
• Jacklyn Dooley, Emergency Department
• Amanda Davis, Emergency Department
• Amber Lehman, Human Resources
• Jill Nichols, Outpatient Psychiatry
• Richard Steele, Occupational Therapy
• Kymberly Hart, Family Practice
• Fallon Magdich-Ritchey, Pediatrics
• Jillian Meyer, Risk Management
• Crystal Walker, Specialty Clinic
• Leslie Stebelton, Community Relations
• Alyssa Hutchison, Finance
15 Years
• Josephine Howe, Urgent Care
• Jeri Collins, Medical Records
• Rebecca Clark, Environmental Services
• Jeremy Coakley, Radiology
• Crystal Baker, Family Practice
• Nancy Chenault, Cardiovascular
20 Years
• Amy Hammond, Inpatient Services
• Anita Thompson, Inpatient Services
• Audrey Atkins, Radiology
• Amanda Downs Davis, Family Practice
25 Years
• Natasha Colley, Surgery
• Bryan Brown, Cardiovascular
30+ Years
• 30 years – Stacey Gabriel, Administration
• 31 years – Amy Markin, Social Services
• 31 years – Heather Johnson, Special Care Unit
• 33 years – Tara Jacobs, Surgery
• 33 years – Crystal Jordan-Nye, Cardiovascular
• 34 years – Mary Chorniak, Surgery
• 39 years – Lori Scott, Inpatient Services
40+ Years
• 41 years – Sheri Thompson, Human Resources
• 43 years – Letha Burrell, Surgery
• 46 years – Marilyn Johnson, Surgery
“Your service is more than a number. It’s thousands of lives impacted. It’s wisdom passed to new colleagues. It’s being the steady presence that patients and families rely on. And for that, we are truly grateful,” Gabriel concluded.