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Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center Honors Veterans with Virtual Celebration and Musical Tributes

On Wednesday, November 11, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center (SMMC) hosted its first Annual Virtual Veterans Day Celebration recognizing the military men and women who continue to serve our community. SMMC is proud to have more than 40 Veterans and Reservists on staff at the hospital who shared their personal stories of service.

The special event included a prayer by Sister Celeste Trahan, CCVI, SMMC Vice President of Mission Integration, a personal story from Dr. Jonathan Pryor, St. Mary surgeon, and Captain in the United States Navy Reserve. All attendees enjoyed musical performances by Westerly Elementary students, Dr. Harding Young, and the New Albany Junior ROTC.

Terelle Jerricks

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