For 33 years the Emil and Lynn Hubschman Award has recognized individuals who exemplify the Pennsylvania Hospital tradition of combining compassion and caring with an outstanding performance of their responsibilities.
This year, on September 30, the award honored Altrucia (Trucie) Jones, a food service worker, whose career began at the Spruce building 41 years ago. Held in a virtual setting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a joyful gathering praised Jones for her dedication to her team and all those she has served both within and outside of PAH’s walls.
“It doesn’t matter the weather, or what’s on her mind, or any issues that have happened, Trucie is as cheery as a sunshiney day,” said Carolyn Tobin, director of Food & Nutrition and Environmental Services. “On a normal day at the cafeteria, she processes transactions, makes coffee, helps patients to their seat, and sometimes manages to do all three at once without missing a beat, and does it with a million-dollar smile.”
While she excels in her work at the PAH cafeteria, she has also championed sock drives, clothing drives, toiletry drives, and food drives at the hospital to support the surrounding community. Outside of PAH, she additionally serves as a volunteer at her church. After working for more than four decades, Jones retired in October, but that hasn’t concluded her passion for service. In her retirement, Jones will be joining the Broad Street Ministry to continue serving the needs of the Philadelphia community.
“I am extremely honored to receive the Hubschman Award, and I am grateful for the recognition of the professional work and the care I have for my fellow employees, patients, and visitors,” said Jones. “This award could not have been possible without the inspiration from my coworkers and colleagues who I deeply respect.”