Roxborough Memorial Hospital Celebrates Employee Excellence at Annual Service Awards Ceremony

Philadelphia, PA (April 3, 2026) - In a moving tribute to dedication and professional excellence, Roxborough Memorial Hospital proudly hosted its Annual Employee Service Awards ceremony, an esteemed tradition that highlights the organization's commitment to honoring its exceptional workforce. This year, the event celebrated 53 remarkable employees, whose collective tenure amounts to an impressive 1,025 years. These dedicated individuals have played a pivotal role in positioning Roxborough Memorial Hospital as one of Pennsylvania's leading medical facilities, consistently exemplifying an unwavering dedication to high standards of healthcare.

The ceremony brought together employees from a variety of departments, including environmental services, nursing, surgery, laboratory, facilities management, radiology, security, and dietary services, among others. Each honoree embodies the hospital's core values, taking immense pride in placing patients and their families at the forefront of their efforts. Their tireless commitment not only upholds a high standard of care but also fosters a nurturing environment where lasting friendships and treasured memories flourish among colleagues.

"Each honoree possesses exceptional talents and has made invaluable contributions to the success of our hospital," remarked Shawn Parekh, Chief Executive Officer of Roxborough Memorial Hospital. "As they reach significant career milestones, we encourage them to reflect on their past achievements and take pride in being integral members of our hospital family. Their efforts have not only enhanced our services but have also inspired their peers to pursue excellence."

Kevin Carrion, Director of Human Resources at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, expressed his enthusiasm for the occasion, stating, "At Roxborough Memorial Hospital, we are deeply committed to recognizing the hard work and dedication of our outstanding employees by celebrating their service milestones. This event is one of my favorites, as it provides us the opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to our staff for their years of service to our hospital. Their unwavering commitment is truly the backbone of our organization and deserves to be celebrated. I am always left in awe of the number of years dedicated to our hospital."

The hospital's commitment to employee well-being and satisfaction is vividly reflected in its patient-centered approach, which emphasizes employee engagement and loyalty. This ethos is encapsulated in the hospital's corporate credo, which underscores the significance of employee welfare and acknowledges the invaluable contributions of its dedicated team members through various awards and recognition programs.

This year's honorees include employees celebrating service anniversaries spanning from 5 to 45 years, each demonstrating a personal and professional commitment to the values of Roxborough Memorial Hospital. Their journeys reflect not only the depth of talent and dedication within the organization but also the profound impact they have had on the lives of countless patients and families served.

5 years

Simly Baby

Leslie Chambers

Mohamed Cherifi

Shamon Childs

Maimouna Coulibaly

Vlad Derun

Donte Gill

Michelene Hayse

Nellie Long

Caroline Patanovich

Milady Phanor

Willie Precia-Ketter

Chasa Smith

10 Years

Aisha Chambers

Jignesh Darji

Melody Harrison

Claudia Reiser

Amber Roskos

Marjorie Shragher

Donte Timbers

Belinda Upchurch

15 Years

Troy Dillette

Venice Enoch

Joachim Loutangou

Linda Mazzuca

Christina Wilson

20 Years

Jomin George

Deirdre Lang

Adrienne Mccready

Michael Mcshane

Maureen Moore

Jennifer Sharpless

Andrea Small

25 Years

Margaret Carr

Marcia Henley-Patterson

Judith Human

William Livingston

Julie Molchen

Kenneth Rice

30 Years

Priscilla Bermudez

Gerald Dlugokecki

Michael Gaglianone

Gerda Stokes

35 Years

Mark Bogacki

Joan Gerard

Barbara Moser

Rita Smith

40 Years

Donald Allen

Chris Greene

Karen Mccormick

45 Years

Monika Bontempo

Leslie Finnegan

Ruth Wilby

As the hospital looks to the future, it remains dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the exceptional individuals who make its success possible.

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Roxborough Memorial Hospital: Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 146-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. As a member of Prime Healthcare Services, headquartered in Ontario, California, Roxborough Memorial Hospital is focused on becoming one of the leaders in technology. For more information, please visit www.roxboroughmemorial.com.

About Prime Healthcare and the Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more about Prime Healthcare, visit: www.primehealthcare.com. To learn more about Prime Healthcare Foundation, visit: www.primehealthcarefoundation.org.

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