Emporia, VA – Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center (SVRMC) has named its 2017 Employee and Managers of the Year. Employees and managers are nominated for these awards by their colleagues based on their commitment to patient care, their professionalism, and their contributions on the job. The recognitions are the highest honors hospital employees can receive.

Employee of the Year

Cardiovascular Technologist, Tammy Green has been employed at SVRMC since October of 2004. Ms. Green performs cardiovascular diagnostic and educational modalities on patients including echocardiography, stress testing, EKG, EEG, Carotid Duplex and vascular testing. Her coworkers had the following to say about her: “Tammy is a great ambassador for our hospital. She is always smiling and brightening the day of our patients, physicians, and staff.”  Tammy was recently recognized by Dr. Firas Kaddaha, Cardiologist, for her responsiveness to her patient. Tammy’s proactive approach to this patient’s condition led to a change in his treatment plan and ultimately saved his life.

Clinical Manager of the Year

Dr. Richard Alexander, Director of Rehab Services, has been employed at SVRMC since August of 2016. He is responsible for the management and development of the rehabilitation therapy services in all areas of SVRMC.  He coordinates and supervises the functions of each rehab service; including: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Cardiac Rehab.  Dr. Alexander’s coworkers had the following to say about him: “Richard is passionate about his patients’ health, wellness, and rehabilitation.  He is a motivator, an initiator, and a team player. He is constantly striving to improve the success of his departments by building relationships and becoming a community champion for SVRMC”

Non-Clinical Manager of the Year

Anita Ivey, Chief Quality Officer, has been employed at SVRMC since 2005. She is responsible for the planning, administration and monitoring of consistent readiness of all quality management regulatory requirements and the quality improvement processes.  Ms. Ivey’s coworkers had the following to say about her: “Anita is an avid supporter of the facility throughout the community.  You will often find her volunteering at community events, representing the facility and being a champion for SVRMC and the services it provides.  Anita is not only devoted to her job, her employees, and her co-workers, but she is also a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.”