White County Medical Center recognized 10 associates with Outstanding Service Awards for exemplifying the values of the hospital, which are integrity, teamwork, compassion, excellence, stewardship, innovation and servanthood at the annual Associate Awards Banquet recently.

Recipients of a 2011 Outstanding Service Award include (standing, l-to-r) JoyLynn Edwards, MT, Laboratory; Crystal Grimes, LPN, 3 North; Nellie Evans, Patient Financial Services, South Campus; Donna McCoy, Phlebotomist, Laboratory; Anna Overbay, Events Specialist, Marketing; Maria Smith, RN, Compass; and (seated, l-to-r) Crystal Whitener, Patient Financial Services, North Campus; Terry Smith, Supervisor, Materials Management; Bobbie Viall, Preschool 2 Teacher, Child Development Center; and Deborah Burgess, Supervisor, Dietary North Campus. Outstanding Service Award recipients not pictured are Glenda Light, Clinical Director, Clearview; and Tammy McCann, Health Information Technician, Medical Records.
“Congratulations to each of our Outstanding Service Award recipients on being recognized for their work and dedication to our hospital,” said WCMC President and CEO Ray Montgomery. “I appreciate their service and how they work toward the mission of our hospital by creating a healthy, healing environment for all of our patients and associates.”
As the leading healthcare provider in a six-county area, White County Medical Center associates strive to create a healthy community by providing quality patient care and participating in community health events. White County Medical Center is the largest employer in Searcy with more than 1,500 associates. The facility has a combined total of 438 licensed beds and a medical staff of 150 physicians that specialize in various areas of healthcare.