Saint Joseph Berea has announced its 2024 Physician of the Year, Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year, Employee of the Year, and Leader of the Year award recipients.
They will be recognized during the CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundations’ Humankindness Gala on Saturday, May 18.
This year’s recipients are:
Physician of the Year — Asad Jadoon, MD, Richmond
APP of the Year — Reida Sowden, CRNA, Richmond
Employee of the Year — Teresa Fightmaster, specialty clinic RN lead, Richmond
Leader of the Year — Jackie Maynard, manager of Patient Quality and Safety, Berea
Each year, Saint Joseph Berea recognizes an outstanding Physician of the Year and APP of the Year who helps build healthier communities and exhibits CHI Saint Joseph Health’s core values of compassion, inclusion, integrity, excellence, and collaboration.
Dr. Asad Jadoon was nominated for Physician of the Year by his colleagues.
His nominator noted that Jadoon treats all of his patients with compassionate care while placing others’ needs first.
“He makes sure his patients have basic needs met, whether it is food, clothing, or medication, in addition to appropriate health care needs. … He comes to our hospital to help those in critical need around the clock. He has provided countless hours around the clock over the years to help our cardiac patients. He is reliable in his services to our hospitalists for our patients,” his nomination reads.
Reida Sowden, the 2024 APP of the Year, is said by her nominator to be the only CRNA at the hospital to cover all patients in the surgery department.
“Being the only provider in-house, she has to make herself available for all surgery patients plus PAT patients,” explained her nominator. “Even with this workload, Reida provides top care to each and every patient she cares for.”
The nomination further praises her for maintaining a safe and tranquil environment for patients going through induction, noting that she will oftentimes whisper to the patients about sweet dreams so they will feel relaxed while going to sleep.
According to Saint Joseph Berea, an Employee of the Year and Leader of the Year will also be recognized. This award recognizes those who go above and beyond their duties and demonstrate the healthcare system’s core values.
Saint Joseph Berea’s 2024 Employee of the Year is Teresa Fightmaster, RN, lead for the Specialty Clinic, whose nominator praised her for her attention to detail while reading patients’ medical history and the care she demonstrates when calling them prior to their appointment.
“She compassionately listens to each patient describe their symptoms on the phone and in person at the time of the visit,” her nominator said. “If any of their labs or medications need review or adjusting, she works diligently to resolve any issues while the patient is on-site. She reviews all safety concerns based on symptoms and EKG prior to starting any stress test. If there is any question, she will immediately reach out to the cardiologist or hospitalist for further review.”
Jackie Maynard has been named the 2024 Leader of the Year, recognized for her outstanding leadership in a managerial position.
Her nomination cites an active and vocal approach to celebrating staff accomplishments, which can be important for morale and team building.
“She also is able to identify what the staff needs to do to improve but respects their dignity in doing so,” a nominator said. “Jackie has a smile on her face and her positive energy brings happiness to our facility. Her courage brings reassurance to difficult and stressful situations. Jackie always has the patient’s best interest in mind.”
Additional CHI Saint Joseph Health winners include:
CHI Saint Joseph Health Corporate — Carlis Richards, Employee of the Year, Berea; Andre Fomby, Leader of the Year, Lexington
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group — Derrick Williams, MD, Physician of the Year, Richmond; Chris Clark, APP of the Year, Nicholasville; Andrew Roberts, Employee of the Year, Corbin; Jennifer Jones, Leader of the Year, Manchester
Continuing Care Hospital — Ghassan Shakhashiro, MD, Physician of the Year, Lexington; Emily White, Employee of the Year, Winchester; Dawn Erb, Leader of the Year, Lexington
Flaget Memorial Hospital — Olivia Kelley, MD, Physician of the Year, Bloomfield; Janette Yingling, APP of the Year, Lexington; Barbara Hunter, Employee of the Year, Bloomfield; Brooke Daidsman, Leader of the Year, Bardstown
Saint Joseph East — Dr. Kevin Donahue, Physician of the Year, Lexington; Heather Smith, APP of the Year, Lexington; Kathy Williams, Employee of the Year, Lexington; Jason (Jay) Elery, Leader of the Year, Lexington
Saint Joseph Hospital — Korey Brammell, DO, Physician of the Year, Huntington, W.Va.; Michael Farran, APP of the Year, Lexington; Dee Thompson, Employee of the Year, Lexington; Rachel Kennedy, Leader of the Year, Frankfort
Saint Joseph Jessamine — Erica Houp, Employee of the Year, Nicholasville; Patsy Harlow, Leader of the Year, Versailles
Saint Joseph London — Abdul Siddiqui, MD, Physician of the Year, London; Angel Patterson, APP of the Year, London; Loretta Philpot, Employee of the Year, London; Joshua Holland, Leader of the Year, London
Saint Joseph Berea — Asad Jadoon, MD, Physician of the Year, Richmond; Reida Sowden, APP of the Year, Richmond; Teresa Fightmaster, Employee of the Year, Richmond; Jackie Maynard, Leader of the Year, Berea
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling — Byram Ratliff, MD, Physician of the Year, Lexington; Sean Lawson, APP of the Year, Somerset; Vanessa Harris, Employee of the Year, Clay City; Kayla Isaacs, Leader of the Year, Richmond
