With National Hospital Week being celebrated in May, North Texas Medical Center held their annual Employee Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, May 13.
The ceremony included recognition of employees who reached milestones in service years at NTMC, as well as several special awards.
The Employee of the Year for 2024 was Hailey Oldaker, the Nurse of the Year was Laura Fogle, and the Director of the Year was Gena Vanatta.
Oldaker was presented her award by Chief Clinical Officer Bonnie Hess. Oldaker is a Registered Nurse in the Medical/Surgical department.
Hess also presented the Nurse of the Year award to Fogle, a Registered Nurse in the Labor and Delivery department.
The Director of the Year award was presented to Vanatta by NTMC Chief Financial Officer Mike Ducote. Vanatta is the hospital’s Controller and Director of Accounting.
Several NTMC employees were also recognized for their years of service to the hospital.
Eight NTMC employees were honored for five years of service including Geremy Cochran, Holly Hillis, Crystal Huet, Michelle Lang, Wesley Odell, Jason Pedersen, Teresa Rios and Terry Vogel.
Employees honored for 10 years of service included Sandra Brewer and Antje Webernick.
Frances Powers was recognized for 15 years of service.
Three were honored for 25 years of service at NTMC including Leah Bayer, Mike Hacker and Chris Tidwell.
Honored for 40 years of service was Jana Colteryahn.
National Hospital Week is an opportunity to highlight hospitals, health systems, and health care workers and the innovative ways they are supporting and connected to their community.
NTMC celebrated the “Greatest Staff on Earth” with a circus theme and special treats each day including popcorn and sodas, cracker jacks, pretzels, peanuts and sweet treats courtesy of the
NTMC Auxiliary. On Wednesday, a hamburger lunch was sponsored by Heart to Heart Hospice and Pecan Tree Rehabilitation and Healthcare. In addition, Gainesville McDonalds’ provided cups and pens for employees.
