FARMINGTON — On June 11, hospital leaders and peers recognized 36 employees for earning advanced degrees and certifications in the past year.

The Franklin Memorial Hospital Professional Development Council and the Education Department hosted the recognition ceremony to acknowledge the recipients’ commitment to advancing their knowledge and skills.

The FMH Professional Development Council is an interdisciplinary professional council with the mission of “fostering opportunities for professional growth through lifelong learning.” In addition to promoting professional and educational advancement, its members are also involved in skills fairs, peer review, and case study review.

Those recognized included: Jan Bell, bachelor of science in nursing; Pam Caldwell, master of science in nursing; Kim Coolidge, medical assistant certification; Taffy Davis, master of science in nursing; Tracy Doiron, certified professional coder.

Also, Jacob Dumais, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, magnetic resonance imaging certification; Linda Dunham, RT coder; Sarah Emmons, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, sonography certification; Jeannine Fletcher, certified health care access associate.

Also, Ann Forbes, certified health care access associate; Leslie Geissinger, master of science in nursing; April Guagenti, graduate certificate in gerontology; Jennielea Hanna, bachelor of science in nursing; Elizabeth Hebert, medical lab technician certification.

Also, Brenda Hill, bachelor of science in nursing; Sandra Hyde, certified professional coder; Ralph Johnson, certified health care chief information officer; Mary Keane, master of science in nursing; Jacqueline Knight, certified professional coder; Diana Ladd, certified health care access associate.

Also, Jackie Lane, certified professional coder; Linda Lidstone, certified health care access associate; Miriah McKenna, bachelor of science in nursing; Jamie Medrano, certified professional coder; Ashley Noyes, medical assistant certification; Beth Paradis, medical assistant certification.

Also, Hope Pratt, certified professional coder, hospital; Theresa Richard, bachelor of science in nursing; Dee Robinson, bachelor of science in health care administration and information systems; Karen Rogers, board certified in nursing professional development.

Also, Sarah Rowe, medical assistant certification; Timia Seager, bachelor of science in nursing; Tina Smith, medical assistant certification; Ashley Trask, medical assistant certification; Audrey Couture, medical assistant certification; and Patricia McDaniel, registered nurse.