Contact: Norman S. Faas, Jr., 717-228-6079

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For Immediate Release

LEBANON VA HONORS STAFF

The Lebanon VA Medical Center will honor its staff at the first annual “Hearts of Excellence” celebration and recognition ceremony on May 14th from 11:30am to 2:00pm. Medical Center Director, Robert W. Callahan, Jr., will host the event at the Coleman Chapel, 1901 Cumberland Street in Lebanon. The event will feature a luncheon and awards presentation to recognize the staff for their accomplishments and commitments to caring for veterans.

The “Hearts of Excellence” will be an annual event that recognizes achievements in 12 different areas of service; each of these awards recognizes outstanding service toward VA’s mission of caring for America’s veterans.

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