Edward D. Miller, the Frances Watt Baker, M.D., and Lenox D. Baker, M.D., Dean of the Medical Faculty and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, opened the 29th annual staff reception on June 12 for School of Medicine staff celebrating five, 10 or 15 years of service by stressing the importance of collaboration. He emphasized the collective role that the more than 600 invitees play on a daily basis in, as he stated, "producing tomorrow's doctors and cures while delivering the best and most compassionate care" and urged staff to be "proud of the contribution you have made in defining Hopkins as it exists today."

Recognized with awards and treated to hors d'oeuvres in the Turner Concourse were 105 staff members celebrating 15 years of service, 107 staff members celebrating 10 years and 369 staff members celebrating five years.

A rainbow disco mirror ball and dance tunes from the '70s and '80s provided the backdrop to the event, which was enjoyed briefly by attendees who, true to their commitment, listened to Miller's remarks, received their awards and promptly returned to work.
— John Black

Karen Edmonds Photo by Will Kirk/HIPS

Alicia Watkins, Kimberly Hallstrom and Russell Davis Photo by Will Kirk/HIPS

Edward Pigo, Ralph Hruban and Rob Kahl Photo by Will Kirk/HIPS

Wasim Chowdhury, Chad DeMarest, Vivian Baileand Mary Tober Photo by Will Kirk/HIPS

Sonya Baily, Betty Sye, Donna Mackey, Gwendolyn Jones and Laura Benson Photo by Will Kirk/HIPS

Veena Dhillon, Felicia Agen-Davis and Ruth Walsh Photo by Will Kirk/HIPS

Christina Lundquist, Amy Kerman, Rachel Hennawyand Lolita Catoy Joseph Photo by Will Kirk/HIPS

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