At Laurel Health System, we appreciate and recognize the hard work of all of our employees. We're proud to employ such dedicated, diligent staff, and we’d like to take a moment to formally acknowledge employees who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Employee Recognition

Recognized by the Board for Achievement
Kristen Post
Kristen Post was honored by the Board of Directors in recognition of her selection as Bradford-Tioga Head Start Employee of the Year for 2012. Congratulations!
Recognized by the Board for Leadership
Julia Zagozewski, Kate Tyler, & Brandi Fitzwater
Julia Zagozewski, Kate Tyler, and Brandi Fitzwater were recognized by the Laurel Health System Board of Directors for their leadership in planning, leading, and implementing the Kronos Ti...
Recognized by the Board for Leadership
Janie Hilfiger & Steve Kramer
Steve Kramer, Director of Shared Services, and Janie Hilfiger, Chief Nursing Executive, were recognized for their leadership in planning, constructing, and opening the new Emergency Depar...
New Healthcare Provider Introduced to The Board
Suzanne Stepanski, DO
Suzanne Stepanski, DO was introduced as a new Laurel Health System healthcare provider. Dr. Stepanski is currently working at the Elkland Laurel Health Center. In the coming months, she will be jo...
New Healthcare Provider Introduced to The Board
Liz Koury, PA-C
Liz Koury, PA-C, was introduced as a new Laurel Health System healthcare provider. Koury is a certified physician's assistant and is currently working at the Lawrenceville Laurel Health Center und...
Recognized by the Board for Leadership
Janie Hilfiger, Steve Kramer, Sue Held, & Gary Phelps
From left: Janie Hilfiger, Steve Kramer, Sue Held, and Gary Phelps (not pictured) were recognized on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, by the Laurel Health System Board of Directors, presented by Chairman...
Recognized by the Board for Commitment to Education
Meg Larson
Bradford-Tioga Head Start Teacher's Aide
On August 23, 2011, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Meg Larson for her selection as Bradford-Tioga Head Start's 2011 Employee of the Year. Meg has been with BTHS for nine ye...
Recognized by the Board
Amy Bowens, LPN
The Laurel Health System Board of Directors commends Amy Bowens, LPN in recognition of her professional knowledge and competence in responding to an emergency situation in the Bloss...
Recognized for Leadership
Helen Andrews and Susan Mitchell
Accounting
Helen Andrews (left) and Susan Mitchell were recognized by the board for their leadership throughout the financial audit process, which, for the second year in a row, led to an...
Recognized for Commitment to Education
Barbara Rouse
Physical Therapist
Barbara Rouse, PT, is being recognized by the Laurel Health System Board of Directors for her commitment to education by achieving certification in vestibular rehabilitation.
Recognized by the Board
Robin Flynn & Michele Comes
On August 24th, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Robin Flynn, Wellness Coordinator, and Michele Comes, Cardiopulmonary Services Supervisor, for their dedicated, hard work in d...
Recognized for Excellence
Kate Place
Kate Place was recognized for excellence as Bradford-Tioga Head Start's Employee of the Year. Kate has been a Bradford-Tioga Head Start employee for 32 years. She is currently a teacher at th...
Recognized for Excellence
Porthia Shannon
On June 22, 2010, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized and congratulated Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital employee Porthia Shannon for her selection as Soldiers + Sailors Memo...
Recognized for Leadership
Bradford-Tioga Head Start employees
On June 22, 2010, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized and congratulated Bradford Tioga Head Start employees Jody Thomas (director), Tanya Chapel, Joyce Fleming, Lori Fessler, Nan...
Recognized for Achievement
Julie Glover, CHC
On January 26, 2010, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Julie Glover, CHC, for her achievement of health care compliance certification from the Health Care Compliance Association.
Recognized for Professionalism
Marlene Parsell
On November 24, 2009, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Marlene Parsell for her professionalism in managing and coordinating multiple precautions to protect our employees, phys...
Recognized for Professionalism
Donna Packard
On November 24, 2009, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Donna Packard for her professionalism in managing and coordinating multiple precautions to protect our employees, physic...
Recognized for Marketing and Promotional Efforts
Debra Wivell
On October 27, 2009 the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Debra Wivell for her marketing and promotional efforts that were successful in obtaining a full census and profitability t...
Recognized by Board
Lori Fessler
Bradford-Tioga Head Start
On June 23, 2009, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Lori Fessler for her selection as Head Start's Employee of the Year.
Recognized by Board
Jill Cizek, LPN
SSMH Medical/Surgical Unit
On June 23, 2009, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Jill Cizek, LPN for her selection as Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital’s 2008 Hooked on Service award recipient.
Pharmacy Employee Recognized by Board of Directors
Craig Konzen
SSMH Pharmacy
On May 26, 2009, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Craig Konzen, an employee at the Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital (SSMH) Pharmacy, for "his thorough knowledge of dietar...
Completes Community Leadership Program
Wendy Swingle
Bradford-Tioga Head Start
On May 26, 2009, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Wendy Swingle of Bradford-Tioga Head Start for successfully completing the Community Leadership Program.   The "Leaders...
Completes Community Leadership Program
Deb Wivell
Administrator, The Laurels Assisted Living
On May 26, 2009, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Deb Wivell, Administrator at The Laurels Assisted Living Facility, for successfully completing the Community Leadership Prog...
Local Caregiver Saves Resident’s Life
Valerie Weirback
Lead Residential Support Staff at the Williams House
Local Caregiver Saves Resident’s Life   By Kristy Warren   WELLSBORO, PA–Friday, January 2, 2009, started out like any normal day. Valerie Weirback, Lead Residential Support Staff at the...
Recognized for Leadership
Lori Avery
On December 16, 2008, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Lori Avery for her leadership in organizing the Head Start Family Christmas and Christmas with Santa events over the pas...
Recognized for Leadership
Faith Preston
On December 16, 2008, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Faith Preston for her leadership in organizing the Head Start Family Christmas and Christmas with Santa events over the ...
Recognized for Leadership
Nance Follis
On December 16, 2008, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Nance Follis for her leadership in helping to organize the Head Start Family Christmas over the past several years....
Recognized for Initiative
Theresa F. Hepp, MS, FACMPE
On November 25, 2008, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Theresa F. Hepp, MS, FACMPE, for her outstanding forethought and initiative in scheduling, planning, and hosting the fir...
Recognized for Community Outreach
Kelle Johnson
On November 25, 2008, the Laurel Health System Board of Directors recognized Kelle Johnson for her dedication to community outreach as demonstrated by her enthusiasm and creativity with the 2008 Ha...
Recognized for Outstanding Leadership
Sue Held, Janie Hilfiger, Steve Kramer, Gary Phelps
Left to right: On October 28, 2008, the Laurel Health System Board of directors recognized Sue Held, Janie Hilfiger, Steve Kramer, and Gary Phelps for their outstanding leadership in meeting and ex...