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Iredell Health System recently celebrated numerous employees who have dedicated between five and 50 years of service to the community through their work within the nonprofit health system. The honorees have combined to work a total of 4,200 years.

Employees celebrating five, 10 and 15 years of service were treated to an ice cream social served by members of administration during the workday.

Those celebrating 20 years and beyond enjoyed a celebratory dinner at the Statesville Country Club, including an awards presentation, dinner, and music bingo led by Dr. Joseph Mazzola, vice president of medical affairs.

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources Melanie Sleime opened with surprising trivia about Iredell Health System, which just celebrated 71 years of healing in May.

“The health system is older than the internet, the Super Bowl, space missions, and The Rolling Stones. We hold dear to our values, and tonight we have a chance to say thank you to those that made it happen,” she said.

All employees presented with service awards will also receive a special gift as a token of appreciation for their dedicated service.

Assistant Director of Radiation Therapy Shellie Brown celebrated 35 years.

“Working for IHS has been a deeply fulfilling journey for me,” Brown said. “It has allowed me to witness and contribute to the evolution of healthcare and to be part of countless stories of hope and healing. The relationships I’ve built with colleagues and patients have enriched my life, and I’ve always been passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives during some of their most vulnerable moments. Ultimately, my dedication to serving others and making a difference has been the driving force behind my long tenure here!”

Cindy Gibson, assistant director of The Birth Place, was also recognized for 35 years of service.

“Not only do I love helping to bring new life into the world, but the team of people I work with is like family to me,” shared Gibson. “Over the years, I have seen many team members come onboard. Some stay for a long time and some may move on or retire. But once a part of The Birth Place, you are a part of our team and family. I recently was reminded that I took care of a baby that is now an employee here. I gave her first bath. That makes me smile.”

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Mary Mallory: Pharmacy

About Iredell Health System

Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital; Iredell Davis Medical Center; Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital; Iredell Mooresville; Iredell Home Health; Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center; Community and Corporate Wellness; Occupational Medicine; the Iredell Physician Network and more. Iredell Memorial Hospital is the largest and only nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare organization has 391 licensed beds; more than 2,000 employees; and has approximately 365 healthcare providers representing various specialties. Centers of excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. The health system’s Iredell Mooresville campus is home to the area’s only 24-hour urgent care facility, as well as an ambulatory surgery center, imaging center, rehabilitation services, and physician practices. The mission of Iredell Health System is to inspire wellbeing. For a comprehensive list of services and programs, visit www.iredellhealth.org.