Family Nurse Practicioner Joins Saint Joseph Health – Cancer Care Center at Flaget Memorial Hospital

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (Aug. 29, 2025) – Saint Joseph Health – Cancer Care Center at Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown has added Morgan Hack, APRN, to its team. A Bardstown native, Hack brings more than a decade of nursing experience and a strong commitment to providing both medical care and emotional support to her patients.

Hack credits her mother, a nurse, as her inspiration for pursuing the profession. “I always watched her work hard and knew she loved to help people.” Hack’s interest in oncology began during nursing school, when she met a young boy who had just completed cancer treatment. “He was dancing across the waiting room and was so excited. Seeing someone navigate such a difficult time at a young age and still bring light to a horrible situation, maintaining a positive outlook, inspired me. I knew then I wanted to pursue oncology.”

Hack is passionate about supporting her patients not only physically, but also emotionally. “When you think of cancer, you think nothing but the bad, but there are so many different options. Not all stories end badly. I want to help people see the light at the end of the tunnel and be an inspiration for them as they are for us.”

At the heart of Hack’s patient care philosophy is compassion, trust and open communication. “Compassion goes far. You can be the most skilled provider in the world, but if you don’t have compassion, you won’t be effective. I treat each patient the way I would expect my providers to care for me  – individualizing care, establishing trust, and honoring the patient and their support system in all decision-making processes. I believe in a patient-centered approach that relies on communication and transparency to ensure they always feel heard.”

Hack earned her Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science in nursing from Saint Catharine College in Springfield, Kentucky, and her Master of Science in nursing from Chamberlain University in Addison, Illinois. She is a certified family nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and has experience in oncology, neurology and internal medicine.  

Outside of work, Hack enjoys staying active with her husband and three children, being outdoors, traveling, cheering on her children in their sports, and sharing quality time with her mother and grandmother.

“I’m from this community, and I’m proud to work here and care for individuals in a vulnerable state, offering them hope and peace.”

Hack is part of the Saint Joseph Health – Cancer Care Center team at Flaget Memorial Hospital, located at 4359 New Shepherdsville Road, Unit 100, Bardstown, KY 40004. To reach the Cancer Care Center team, call 502-350-5700.  

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. HI 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.