Rappahannock General Hospital marked its 44th anniversary on Mar. 15 by recognizing 3 employees who’ve been there from the start. Celebrating 44 years of employment are Patricia West, Lillian Haynes, and Gwendolyn Cox. West is a Dietary Aide which entails tending to the patients’ dietary needs and meal deliveries. Haynes is a cook in the Dietary department and has been so for her entire tenure. Cox was initially hired for the doctor’s answering service and works in Patient Registration.