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St. Joseph’s Hospital recognizes health care supply chain professionals

Pictured, from left to right, are Kevin Snyder, Melissa Leichliter, Pearl Sothen, Barbara Norman and Jason Green.

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – St. Joseph’s Hospital recognized their health care supply chain professionals during National Health Care Supply Chain Week October 2-8, 2022. This week is an opportunity to recognize their importance and honor them for their exceptional contributions to patient care.

The theme this year, “Health Care Supply Chain – Leveraging Collaboration, Driving Innovation,” celebrates the central role of health care supply chain professionals in supporting their organizations through incredible collaboration and maximizing scarce resources by forming strategic alliances – the true embodiment of advancing health care through supply chain excellence.

In recognition of the hard work and dedication of supply chain professionals who support every area of health care organization, the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) of the American Hospital Association recognizes the vital role each employee plays in building operational efficiency and resilience.

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