St. Mary's Celebrates Staff Heroes and Long‑Term Service

The St. Mary’s Health Care System has announced its top annual award winners and honored 250 employees for years of service that span from five to forty‑five. Three staff members were chosen by their peers for exceptional dedication to the organization’s mission, values and care of patients and community. The president and CEO of Trinity Health Georgia praised the honorees, saying they embody the vision for outstanding care and a positive workplace. One award went to Ashley Woodall, a breast health nurse navigator from Watkinsville, who was recognized for her compassionate care of women with breast cancer and clear communication of biopsy results.Tina Crawford, the emergency department director from Buckhead, received a leadership award after rising through the ranks since 2012 and earning recognition for her advocacy of staff and patients. Thomas Nguyen, pharmacy services manager from Oconee County, was honored for his professionalism and commitment to patient safety. The story was produced with the help of artificial intelligence, but journalists oversaw every phase from research to final editing.