Reflecting on Our Employee Recognition Dinner

This past Monday, we had the privilege of celebrating some of the most dedicated members of the GBMC HealthCare family at our Employee Recognition Dinner. It was a special evening that highlighted the essence of what makes our organization truly unique—our people. The event gave us a chance to pause and recognize the commitment, hard work, and loyalty of the nearly 500 employees who celebrated milestone years of service. These individuals are the heart of GBMC, embodying our vision of delivering the care we would want for our own loved ones.

One of the evening’s most memorable moments was honoring Carolyn Brice, who reached an incredible milestone—50 years of service with GBMC. Carolyn joined us in 1973 as an admitting officer and has spent five decades contributing to the success of our health system. Today, she serves as the executive assistant to the Chair of Gynecology, having worked with six different department chairs over the years.

Over her tenure, Carolyn has seen remarkable changes, from scheduling surgeries in handwritten logs to documenting in today’s fully electronic systems. Her humility and drive are hallmarks of her character. Click here to watch a video about Carolyn’s 50-year journey at GBMC. 

The dinner wasn’t just about celebrating long-term service, though. It was about acknowledging every individual who contributes to our success. Whether our people have been with us for 50 years or five, they make an important impact. It’s the human touch—those personal connections between colleagues, patients, and families—that truly sets us apart. 

Monday’s event also allowed us to reflect on how much we’ve grown as a team, especially after navigating the challenging years brought on by the pandemic. We’ve come through it stronger, and each of our team members has played a critical role in that progress. Click here to view pictures from the dinner. 

In addition to honoring milestone employees, this week we’re celebrating several other groups within our health system. It’s Clinical Documentation Integrity Week, and we’re recognizing the vital work our CDI specialists do to ensure patient records accurately reflect the care we provide. We’re also honoring our Surgical Technologists, whose behind-the-scenes efforts keep our operating rooms running efficiently and safely. And lastly, we’re celebrating Healthcare Simulation Week, which allows us to recognize the innovative work happening in our Simulation Innovation Learning Center—training that ensures our team is ready for any medical situation. 

As I reflect on the dinner and the recognitions noted above, I am reminded of how fortunate we are to have such a dedicated workforce. Whether you work directly with patients or support our teams behind the scenes, your contributions are invaluable. Thank you for your service, your commitment, and for making GBMC a place where we can all be proud to work.