Melinda Doolittle (American Idol) performs at Effingham Health System's Employee Appreciation Banquet

On Thursday, March 12, 2020 as Effingham Health System's employees were at their banquet, dressed to the nines and finishing their dinner the keynote speaker for the evening was American Idol's own Ms. Melinda Doolittle.

Not only did the star (Doolittle) give an inspiring speech about overcoming obstacles in your life--she also gave a very memorable two song mini-concert. In those moments...she brought the house down. Her gift of song was quite evident.

She was a great choice for this year's Employee Appreciation Banquet. Whoever was responsible for bringing her Effingham....BRAVO!!

 The evening was all about the many dedicated employees within the Effingham Health System--from the Effingham Hospital to the clinics. As Effingham Health System continues to advance, continues to modernize and continues to add more health-care services then the array of talented professionals employed there should and must be appreciated.

     5-Year Employees Awarded

Here are those who have given five years of their lives in the service of The Effingham Health System:

Anna Bell
Aline Wallace
Ashley Dasher
Alicia Allen
Tiffany Sands
Tabatha Padgett
Sandra Williams
Brandon Brant
Michael Holton
Christina Allen
Afton Flaharty

Chastity Stafford
Erin Lee
Grace Fuller
Grindle Thomas
Lasheba Whitaker
James Mabrey
Saundra Beale
Lucia Williams
Billie James
Yaunina Smith

         10-Year Employees Awarded

Here are those who have given ten years of their lives in the service of The Effingham Health System:

Melinda Butler
Starna Thompson
Michelle Ogle
Stephanie Atkins

Stacy McHenry
Dona Stark
Zinna Wills
Colen Campbell, Jr

      15-Year Employees Awarded

Here are those who have given fifteen years of their lives in the service of The Effingham Health System:

Robert Hales
Agnes Porter

   25-Year Employees Awarded

Here are those who have given twenty-five years of their lives in the service of The Effingham Health System:

Crystal Robinson
Frances Thomas
Hayley Anderson

    The Leadership Awards

The purpose of the Leadership Award is to emphasize and highlight the efforts of Leadership Staff members working for Effingham Health System in improving customer service and demonstrating exceptional leadership performances and competencies.

Nancy Flemming
Danielle Wywrot
Kevin Sherman
Melanie Hubbard
Vicky Little
Karen Harden O'Neal
Matthew Moore

Josh Forbes
Margaret Hendler
Maggie Palmer
ZT Howard
Donyetta Tolbert
Joe Tallent

   Pillar Awards

Hilary Evans
Jennifer Floyd
Tim Brantley
Al Allred

Patrick South
Kristen Higdon
Patrice Goldwire
Latecia Pusha

                    Conclusion:

 Effingham Health System (EHS) CEO, Dr. Fran Witt through her vision and leadership is continuing to move EHS in an upward direction. With a steady climb in improvements across the board--in customer care, number of new services, revenue, etc this progressive posture is helping to place Effingham County, Ga on the national stage.

Dr. Fran Witt closed out the evening with "real talk" about moving forward and staying the course with providing the best care possible.