left to right: Karen Barber (CEO) and Sylvester Estrada.

Sylvester Estrada was recognized as the 2016 Yoakum Community Hospital Rising Star of the Year at the Hospital’s Annual Christmas Party on Friday, December 9th.  Sylvester, who works in the Facilities Department, was chosen for this honor by exceedingly demonstrating the qualities of YCH’s core values of R.I.S.E. (Respect. Integrity. Stewardship. Excellence.) Sylvester was presented with a plaque and $500 cash award by Karen Barber, Chief Executive Officer.