LEXINGTON, Ky. — The CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundations’ inaugural Humankindness Gala raised more than $200,000 Saturday evening, with funds helping patients and facilities in the communities served by CHI Saint Joseph Health. The gala was held Saturday, April 15, at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington and marked the first time that the five foundations came together for a unified fundraising event. It also was an opportunity to honor 33 physicians, advanced practice providers, leaders and caregivers across CHI Saint Joseph Health.
On Saturday, the overall CHI Saint Joseph Health award winners were announced. These accolades recognize outstanding employees within the healthcare system who go above and beyond for their patients and team.
- Employee of the Year – Summer Price, charge nurse, Saint Joseph Berea
- Leader of the Year – Crystal Thomas, practice manager, CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group in Winchester
- Advanced Practice Provider of the Year – Christian Kemp, physician assistant, pulmonology and critical care, CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group in Lexington
- Physician of the Year – Dr. Tyler Holley, CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Surgery at Flaget Memorial Hospital
