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Bergen Regional Honors Six 'Outstanding' Employees
Six employees at Bergen Regional Medical Center were awarded for their efforts.

Bergen Regional Medical Center honored six employees by presenting them with the President’s Distinguished Merit Award.
The awards were presented at the 15th annual Merit Awards Ceremony for outstanding customer service and dedication to patient care.
The following folks received the honors:
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- Elizabeth Gooding joined BRMC 40 years ago and works as a clerk.
- Jennifer Purnell joined Bergen Regional in 2008 as an addictions counselor and is currently the Manager of the BRMC Access Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
- Debra Rausch, RN, has worked at BRMC for 35 years in the Behavioral Health Department and recently joined the hospital’s Education Department.
- Srikanth Reddy, MD, began his career with Bergen Regional in July 2000 as a resident and joined the staff as a psychiatrist in 2004
- Victor Reyes joined BRMC in 2007 and works as a cook.
- Michele Zerener joined BRMC in 2009 and is the Assistant Director for the Long Term Care Pharmacy.
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