Marlton, N.J. – Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice presented its annual Judy Taylor Award for Home Health Service Excellence to Debbie Grissler of Egg Harbor Township and David Adebiyi of Lindenwold at its 2019 Winterfest celebration – an annual event recognizing employees and volunteers for their service milestones and dedication to the not-for-profit organization.
“Debbie and David go above and beyond when they work with their patients – they truly embody the spirit of Judy Taylor,” said Eva Russell, director of clinical support for Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice. “They always know what their patients need and are committed to providing the best care and comfort to patients and their families.”
Judy Taylor, the award’s namesake, retired from Samaritan in 2011 after working in the CHHA department for 25 years. She served as inspiration and role model for the more than 80 aides she supervised and coordinated all functions of a department that is an essential part of the hospice team.
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Debbie Grissler of Egg Harbor Township (center) pictured with Judy Taylor (left) and Eva Russell, director of clinical support at Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice.
David Adebiyi of Lindenwold (center) pictured with Judy Taylor (left) and Donna M. Fahey, MFA, MSN, RN, CNL, HNB-BC, manager of The Samaritan Center at Voorhees.
About Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice:
Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, independent organization locally founded in Moorestown, New Jersey in 1980. Samaritan is the regional leader for hospice care, palliative (comfort) medicine, grief support and counseling, end-of-life education, and advocacy. Samaritan serves people in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer counties who are coping with the stresses of aging, serious illness or grief in their homes, assisted-living, or nursing home communities and through two inpatient hospice centers: The Samaritan Center at Mt. Holly and The Samaritan Center at Voorhees. Two thrift shops, in Westmont and Pitman, support Samaritan services and programs. Samaritan is accredited by The Joint Commission; a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO); the Home Care & Hospice Association of New Jersey; and is a four-star-level hospice in NHPCO’s We Honor Veterans program, created in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For more information, visit www.SamaritanNJ.org.
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