In a series of letters to various publications, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Teresa Miller expressed her appreciation for the frontline heroes who work for the Department of Human Services and care for vulnerable populations throughout the commonwealth.
She acknowledged the employees at South Mountain Restoration Center and South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit in Franklin County, Loysville Youth Development Center in Perry County, Youth Forestry Camp No. 3 in Trough Creek State Park in Huntingdon County, Norristown State Hospital in Montgomery County, Wernersville State Hospital in Berks County, Ebensburg State Center in Cambria County and Torrance State Hospital in Derry Township, all of which are staffed by remarkable and dedicated AFSCME-represented employees.
Profiles in Service: Department of Human Services Secretary Commends State Facility Staff for Exemplary Service During COVID-19 Pandemic
01/06/2021
Harrisburg, PA - Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller today recognized the unshakeable commitment of commonwealth employees whose service and sacrifice have protected the lives, health and safety of individuals receiving care at Pennsylvania’s state hospitals, state centers and juvenile justice facilities during a public-health crisis that has disproportionately affected individuals in congregate-care settings and the essential workers who support them.
“As a Pennsylvanian, I am eternally grateful to the staff members at these facilities for their extraordinary efforts under unprecedented circumstances. As the secretary of the Department of Human Services, I could not be prouder of my colleagues for the incredible work they’ve done to continue providing exceptional service and support during this crisis