Dr. Ronald Levine (fourth from the left) received the Excellence in Education Award. He is pictured here with members of his family.
Encarnida and Manuel Grimaldi, MD, paused for a moment at The Doctor’s Ball where Dr. Grimaldi was honored with the Compassionate Physician Award.
Phyllis and Joseph Banis, MD, with Jennifer Newton, MD-UPDATE editor-in-chief, at The Doctor’s Ball.
Dr. Jan Anderson, MD-UPDATE Mental Wellness columnist, and her husband Bill Elder attended The Doctor’s Ball to honor local physicians and medical leaders.
Leslie Buddeke Smart, division VP of development for Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Foundation, with Gil Dunn, publisher of MD-UPDATE.
Dr. Kelly McMasters, surgical oncologist, was honored as the Ephraim McDowell Physician of the Year.
David Fannell (with his wife, Maura) is a member of the Foundation Board of Trustees, a recipient of a lung transplant, and is a former patient at the Frazier Rehab Institute, part of KentuckyOne Health.
Physician of the Year at Saint Joseph Hospital was Dr. Samer Ksebi with wife Nazek.
Kitty and Dr. Andy Moore
Dr. Dan Goulsin and Gil Dunn, publisher of MD-UPDATE
Dr. Eli Colon and wife Tracy, chair of the STARS committee
Physician of the Year at Saint Joseph East was Dr. Yasser Zohery with wife Amira.
Dr. Robert Salley and wife Christy with Gil Dunn, MD-UPDATE
Dr. Michael Schaeffer and wife Shannon
Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan and wife Jory with Cecilia and Dr. Joe Hill
Dr. Sharon Napier and husband Dr. Robert Baker
Moments before the start of Yes, MAMM! over 400 runners prepare.
These smiling runners enjoyed a brisk run through the central Kentucky countryside to support breast care screenings.
All generations and genders joined together to help in the battle against breast cancer.
Yvonne Edge, physician education coordinator at KentuckyOne Health, and her son Braxton took part in the effort to support breast cancer screenings in Kentucky.
Mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends participated in the Yes, MAMM! 5K.
“It takes a real man to wear pink,” said this fellow as he neared the finish line in the Yes, MAMM! 5K.
On hand to support the runners and the mission of the 2nd Annual Yes, MAMM! 5K were: (l–r) Charles Kenney, MD, Richard Budde, MD, Bruce Tassin, president of Saint Joseph Hospital, Marta Kenney, MD, and John Strifling, MD.
Leslie Hughes, RN, and her daughter Mackenzie shared the race and post-race party. Leslie works at KentuckyOne Health Weight Loss Surgery at Saint Joseph East.
Doctor’s Ball Honors Louisville Physicians, Medical and Civic Leaders
LOUISVILLE The annual celebration of Louisville doctors, medical and community leaders, known as The Doctor’s Ball, was held Saturday October 15, 2016 at the Marriott Louisville Downtown to benefit Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Foundation.
Over 700 guests enjoyed the event as Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer gave the keynote address while honoring his parents George and Mary Lee Fisher who were named Community Leaders of the Year.
Other honorees were Kelly McMasters, MD, PhD, – Ephraim McDowell Physician of the Year; Manuel Grimaldi, MD, – Compassionate Physician Award; Erica Sutton, MD, – Excellence in Community Service; Ronald Levine, MD, – Excellence in Education.
The Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Foundation has a long history of providing financial resources for multiple improvements in healthcare in the greater Louisville area, the most recent being a $825,000 renovation to the Pulmonary Rehab Program at Frazier Rehab Institute.
STARS Gala Sells Out and Raises Record Amount
LEXINGTON A sell-out crowd of 480 people attended the STARS Gala (Saint Joseph Associates for Renowned Service) on Saturday October 29, 2016 at the Lexington Convention Center. The crowd came to honor and recognize those individuals in the Saint Joseph Hospital system and the Lexington community who exemplify service and outreach for healthier communities.
The Physician of the Year recipients are nominated by their fellow co-workers. This year 25 physicians were nominated from Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East. Over $220,000 was raised through sponsorship and silent auction donations.
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Annual 5K has Huge Turnout
NICHOLASVILLE The 2nd annual Yes, MAMM! 5K run/walk was Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the RJ Corman Railroad Group Headquarters in Nicholasville, Ky. Over 500 men, women, and children participated in the event, which raises money to provide breast cancer screenings for low income and underinsured women in 15 counties throughout central and southeastern Kentucky.
The Yes, MAMM! 5K is presented by KentuckyOne Health Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation, a non-profit founded in 1989 that raises funds to support the core values of Saint Joseph Hospital. This year it is projected that over 500 mammograms will be funded for underinsured women.
