More than 80 guests joined residents and staff of Laurel Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center – a Marquis Health Services member – at the 10th Anniversary celebration of the Mt. Laurel skilled nursing facility’s distinctive “Korean Community” wing. Festivities included congratulatory remarks by distinguished guests, including Camden County Freeholder Susan Shin Angulo and Mt. Laurel Mayor Kurt Folcher, among others; musical entertainment by world-renowned performers; and award presentations to staff and volunteers.
“We are honored to celebrate this momentous occasion with the community leaders, local medical professionals, staff, volunteers, residents and family members who have been an integral part of making our Korean Community wing a truly special place,” said Marquis Health Services’ Norman Rokeach, chief executive officer. “A special thank you to Pastor Sung for his leadership and compassion every day during the last ten years. We couldn’t have done it without you.”
Recently renovated, the 60-bed Korean Community wing creates a culturally authentic environment for the care and comfort of Korean seniors. With the support of caregivers and medical professionals who share their values and speak their language, residents enjoy familiar traditional décor, ethnic cuisine prepared in-house, and special cultural programming and recreational activities.
During the celebration, Marquis Health Services presented awards to two staff members – Misook Lee and Soon Lee – and two volunteers – Suck T. Kim and Pong K. Chun – all of whom have been with Laurel Brook since the opening of the Korean Community wing. “
This was the perfect time to surprise these valued contributors with our heartfelt thank you for their great work and long-standing service to our Korean seniors,” said Pastor John Sung, director of Laurel Brook’s Korean Community offering.
