Published on June 17, 2021

Pardee UNC Health Care Team Members Myrana Roberson and Jay Jackson Named Team Members of the Year for 2019 and 2020

Pardee UNC Health Care named Myrana Roberson and Jay Jackson its Team Members of the Year for 2019 and 2020, respectively. The 2019 announcement and usual team member celebration were delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. Both team members were celebrated at a recent team member celebration.

2019 Team Member of the Year, Patient Liaison Myrana Roberson works in Pardee’s Emergency Department. She was named Team Member of the Month for September in 2019 and has been with Pardee for 13 years. As stated by a patient who called to praise Myrana, “she advocates for patients and goes out of her way to care for them,” noting that while in the emergency department as a patient, Myrana showed extra care while she was there. Coworkers add that Myrana is supportive and lends a helping hand whenever she can. “She is gentle and kind and truly loves her job.”

2020 Team Member of the Year Jay Jackson is a cook with Nutrition Services. His fellow workers and nominators note that Jay “never misses any time from scheduled work, but on the contrary, volunteers to come in on any of his days off to help out his team anytime there is a need.” Complimented by staff and visitors alike for his professional, yet friendly, warm personality, Jay is known to put “everyone at ease…even on busy days.”

“Both Myrana and Jay demonstrate what it means to be an outstanding Team Member and are very deserving of this recognition,” said Jay Kirby, president and CEO, Pardee UNC Health Care. “We are fortunate to have them both as valued members of our organization.”

About Pardee UNC Health Care

Pardee UNC Health Care is a not-for-profit community hospital founded in 1953 and is managed by UNC Health Care. The hospital is licensed for 222 acute care beds. Pardee has several locations separate from the main campus, including a comprehensive physician practice network, a cancer center, four urgent care locations and six orthopedic clinics. For more information or to find a physician, visit www.pardeehospital.org

Upcoming Events

  • Joint Replacement Patient Orientation

    Patients scheduled for a total knee or hip replacement surgery learn how to prepare for a joint replacement, day of surgery expectations, learn about the hospital experience, discuss discharge planning and more.

  • Mammo on the Go Screening Event

    Pardee's mobile mammography unit offers appointments at on-site screenings throughout Western NC.

  • Grow with Pardee: New Grad RN Career Event

    If you are a registered nurse student who is graduating in December, we invite you to join us for this opportunity to visit the hospital, meet our leaders, and ask career path questions.

  • Walk-In Wednesdays Hiring Event

    This event is open to all candidates who are interested in Pardee as a career destination. Candidates may walk in to apply for jobs.

  • Labor and Birth Class

    Expectant parents learn to prepare for the challenges of birth, including the labor and delivery process, relaxation and breathing techniques, positioning and comfort measures. A tour of the Women's and Children's Center is included.

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