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Block Party at Schneider Hospital

This week, Schneider Regional Medical Center kicks off its celebration of National Hospital Week (May 11โ€“17) under the theme: โ€œA Symphony of Compassionate Careโ€โ€”a tribute to the way every department, role, and individual works together in harmony to deliver exceptional care. Like an orchestra, each team member plays a vital part in creating a unified experience of excellence, healing, and compassion.

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As part of this meaningful celebration, SRMC will host a series of events to recognize its dedicated healthcare professionals and invite the public to participate in the festivities.

The highlight of the week is theย SRMC Staff Celebration & Recognition Ceremonyย onย Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.ย in theย Main Lobby of Roy Lester Schneider Hospital. The ceremony will honor employees celebratingย milestones ranging from 5 to 40 years of serviceโ€”individuals whose dedication and excellence have strengthened healthcare across the territory.

โ€œEach year during National Hospital Week, we proudly celebrate the people who are the backbone of SRMC,โ€ saidย Tina M. Comissiong, Esq, MPA, Chief Executive Officer of SRMC. โ€œItโ€™s a time to honor and commend our exceptional team for their commitment to upholding the highest standards of healthcare for our community.โ€

To close out the weekโ€™s festivities, SRMC will host anย SRMC Wellness Fair & Block Partyย onย Friday, May 16, fromย 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.ย on the hospital campus. Thisย free, family-friendly eventย is open to the public and will feature:

  • Wellness vendors offering health tips, screenings, and holistic products
  • Local food and beverage vendors
  • Arts & crafts booths
  • Live music, entertainment, and community celebration

Vendor participation is free.ย Vendors interested in joining the Wellness Fair should emailย Camellia Williamsย atย cwilliams@srmedicalcenter.orgย or callย (340) 776-8311 ext. 2367.

Media representatives are invited to attend and cover both events.ย For press coverage, photo opportunities, or interview requests, please contactย Karen Rennieย atย (340) 626-7362ย orย kprennie@srmedicalcenter.org.

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