Bolivar Medical Center Honors Staff at Annual Years of Service and Employee Awards Ceremony
March 20, 2025
Bolivar Medical Center honored its dedicated employees during the annual Years of Service and Employee Awards ceremony held March 18, 2025. The event recognized staff members for their commitment, exceptional service, and contributions to healthcare excellence within the community.
"Our annual awards ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible dedication of our healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to provide exceptional care to our community," said Jimmy Young, CEO of Bolivar Medical Center. "These individuals exemplify our commitment to excellence and compassionate care, and we are honored to recognize their contributions."
Years of Service Honorees
The ceremony celebrated employees reaching significant milestones in their careers at Bolivar Medical Center, with recognition for staff members who have served from 5 to 35 years:
35 Years of Service
- Dr. Charles Brock, Cleveland Medical Clinic - Provider
- Linda Frierson, Med Surg Unit
30 Years of Service
- Helen Williams, OB/GYN
25 Years of Service
- Charlie Bradshaw, Acute Care Services Director
20 Years of Service
- Robert Brister, Plant Operations
- Lynn Farmer, Security
- Delorise Franklin, Admissions
- Jacqueline Williamson, Bolivar Women's Clinic
15 Years of Service
- Rhonda Allen, Risk Management
- Amanda Basler, Cleveland Medical Clinic
- Tammy Glorioso, Outpatient Therapy
- Felicia Hooper, Nursing Administration
- Angela Parish, Bolivar Medical Center Provider
- Theresa Smith, Respiratory
10 Years of Service
- Maghan Ashmore, Cleveland Medical Clinic - Provider
- Victoria Butler, OB/GYN
- Tiffany Evans, Accounting
- Mira Foster, Business Office
- Casey Horton, IT
5 Years of Service
- Justin Ales, Pharmacy
- Vicky Braswell, Case Management
- Julia Crews, Cleveland Medical Clinic
- Jessica Gordon, Radiology
- Michele Malatesta, Surgery
- Stephanie McGarrh, Cleveland Medical Clinic
- Casey Milan, Radiology
- Shelby Swafford, Emergency Services
- Anna Tarpley, OB/GYN
- Alice Toy, Emergency Services
2024 Employee of the Year Awards
Bolivar Medical Center also recognized outstanding employees who demonstrated exceptional performance, dedication, and embodiment of the hospital's core values throughout 2024:
- Clinical Employee of the Year: Lindsey Watson
- Clinical Director of the Year: Sommer Redman
- Non-Clinical Employee of the Year: Rhonda Prado
- Non-Clinical Director of the Year: Amanda Bastari
- Clinical Employee of the Year for Bolivar Medical Group: Tonya Calmese
- Non-Clinical Employee of the Year for Bolivar Medical Group: TC Rogers
- ES1 Employee of the Year: Jennifer Estes
The ceremony included a special reception for honorees and their families, with hospital leadership presenting awards and sharing personal stories highlighting the impact these employees have made throughout their years of service.
About Bolivar Medical Center
Bolivar Medical Center is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to Cleveland, Mississippi, and the surrounding communities. With a comprehensive range of medical services and dedicated healthcare professionals, Bolivar Medical Center continues to serve as a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the region.