Flaget Memorial Hospital Recognizes Outstanding Medical Staff and Leaders With Awards

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (May 2025) – Flaget Memorial Hospital 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 were recognized during a hospital celebration in April. This year’s recipients are:

• Physician of the Year – Patrick Williams, MD, Bardstown
• APP of the Year – Teresa Michelle Mattingly, Bardstown
• Employee of the Year – Hobert Humphrey, Bardstown
• Leader of the Year – Mashonda Smalley, Cox’s Creek

Each year, Flaget Memorial Hospital recognizes an outstanding Physician of the Year and APP of the Year who help build healthier communities and exhibit Saint Joseph Health’s core values of compassion, inclusion, integrity, excellence and collaboration. Dr. Patrick Williams was nominated for Physician of the Year by his colleagues.

“Dr. Williams is deeply compassionate about the care he provides to our patients,” said his nominator. “He is a collaborative physician, actively engaging with other providers and providing valuable education to the cancer center caregivers about new treatments and technologies. He has received numerous positive comments from patients and cancer center caregivers alike, praising Dr. Williams for the excellent care he provides and the strong relationships he has built with the staff.”

The 2025 APP of the Year is Teresa Michelle Mattingly.

“Michelle consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication and leadership. She has repeatedly stepped up to support colleagues and patients during challenging times, showcasing remarkable compassion and diligence. Her conscientiousness and commitment to excellence are evident in her work, and her ability to build strong relationships with both staff and patients is truly commendable. Michelle's proactive approach to escalating concerns and her inclusive nature, extending to the families of team members, make her an invaluable asset to our team,” said her nominator.

Flaget Memorial Hospital also recognizes an Employee of the Year and a Leader of the Year who go above and beyond their duties and demonstrate the health care system’s core values.

Flaget Memorial Hospital’s 2024 Employee of the Year is Hobert Humphrey.

“Hobie is a compassionate and supportive colleague, always offering a listening ear and guidance to those in need,” said his nominator. “He embodies integrity and strives for excellence by ensuring patients are scheduled for their imaging studies in a timely manner. Collaboration and inclusion are central to Hobie's approach. He demonstrates these values in his daily work and through his leadership as chairperson of the Flaget Spirit Team.”

Mashonda Smalley has been named the 2025 Leader of the Year, recognized for her outstanding leadership in a managerial position.

“Mashonda is an exceptional leader who consistently goes above and beyond to support her employees and coworkers. She exemplifies our core values every day through her commitment to nurturing relationships within the hospital and fostering a supportive environment. She actively listens and addresses the needs of those around her and has the remarkable ability to bring people together for shared goals and her commitment extends beyond her core responsibilities, as she actively volunteers for the Spirit Team and the Safety Coach team.”

Additional Saint Joseph Health winners include:

• Saint Joseph Health Corporate - Amanda Scarbrough, Employee of the Year; Joseph Higgins, Leader of the Year

• Saint Joseph Medical Group - Dr. Amanda Smith, Physician of the Year; Autumn Westmoreland, APP of the Year; Tasha Vest (Rosalyn), Employee of the Year; Sonja McCarty, Leader of the Year and overall Saint Joseph Health Leader of the Year

• Continuing Care Hospital - Dr. Eliseo Colon, Physician of the Year; Sara Staab, APP of the Year; Nautica Beasley, Employee of the Year; Terri Caldwell, Leader of the Year

• Saint Joseph East - Dr. Edgar Emerick, Physician of the Year; Katie Cranfill, APP of the Year and overall Saint Joseph Health APP of the Year; Pueblo Rico, Employee of the Year; April Jennings, Leader of the Year

• Saint Joseph Hospital - Dr. Samy Elayi, Physician of the Year; Micah Short, APP of the Year; Chelcie Scifres, Employee of the Year; Heather Raygoza, Leader of the Year

• Saint Joseph Jessamine - Carly Smits, Employee of the Year

• Saint Joseph Berea - Dr. Jessica Pennington, Physician of the Year and overall Saint Joseph Health Physician of the Year; Teshla Ratcliff, APP of the Year; Melissa Agee, Employee of the Year; Andrew Shoemaker, Leader of the Year

• Saint Joseph London - Dr. Cliff Freeman, Physician of the Year; Kyra Gambrel, APP of the Year; John “Tyler” Morgan, Employee of the Year and overall Saint Joseph Health Employee of the Year; Kelly Helton, Leader of the Year

• Saint Joseph Mount Sterling - Dr. Jan Veloso, Physician of the Year; Robert Coleman, APP of the Year; Stevee Caudill, Employee of the Year; Bridgette Jones, Leader of the Year

About Saint Joseph Health

Saint Joseph Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory Care Center. The hospitals in Saint Joseph Health are Flaget Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Jessamine, Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services toward a goal of building a healthier future for all. Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About Flaget Memorial Hospital

Flaget Memorial Hospital, part of Saint Joseph Health, is a 52-bed facility located in Bardstown, Kentucky. Established in 1951 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, the facility serves residents of Nelson, Hardin, Marion, Washington, Spencer, Bullitt and LaRue counties. The facility is also home to Nelson County’s first full-service cancer center and is nationally recognized for orthopedic and surgical care, as well as inpatient satisfaction.