Louisville Business First recognizes those who have made an impact on health care in our community through their concern for patients, their research and inventions, their management skills, their innovative programs for employees and their services.
This program recognizes locals who've made a significant impact in the Louisville health care community as a provider, manager, entrepreneur, health equity champion and innovator.
Featured Speaker:
Tiffany Benjamin, CEO, Humana Foundation
2023 HONOREES
HEALTH ENTREPRENEUR
- Greg Baker, founder and CEO, EmsanaRx, PBC
- Will Metcalf, associate vice president of Research and Innovation, UofL Office of Research and Innovation
- Julia Regan, co-founder and CEO, RxLightning
HEALTH EQUITY CHAMPION
- Kathe Feliu, case manager/social worker, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky
- Dr. Kelly McCants, executive director, Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure & Recovery Program; executive director, Institute for Health Equity, Norton Healthcare Inc.
- Melissa McElroy, clinic director, ProRehab Physical Therapy
- Dr. Edward Miller, UofL Physicians - OB/GYN & Women’s Health, UofL Health
INNOVATOR
- David Cook, president and CEO, Hosparus Health & Pallitus Health Partners
- Mary Haynes, president and CEO Nazareth Home
- (joint award) Dr. Matt Holder, CEO, Kramer Davis Health/Lee Specialty Clinic; Dr. Henry Hood, chief clinical officer, Kramer Davis Health/Lee Specialty Clinic
- Dr. Arif Nazir, chief medical officer, primary care, BrightSpring Health Services
- Jessica Sharon, director of innovation programs, University of Louisville
MANAGER
- Melisa Adkins, CEO, UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, UofL Health
- Marcie DeWitt, associate vice president, employee health, Baptist Health
- Mary Rodriguez, nursing manager, Baptist Health Louisville
- Mary Lynn Spalding, president and CEO, Christian Care Communities
PROVIDER
- Tricia Cobler, senior director of clinical excellence, Pallitus Health Partners
- Dr. Mini Das, cardiologist, Baptist Health Louisville
- Glennesha Mudd, licensed therapist in pediatric gastroenterology program, Norton Children’s Hospital, Novak Center, Norton Healthcare Inc.
- Khaga Sapkota, nursing director, Gathering Club
- Dr. Ben Thornton, neurology hospitalist, Baptist Health Louisville
RISING STAR
- Parker Lacy, vice president of facilities management, Trilogy Health Services
- Corenza Townsend, chief administrative officer, Norton West Louisville Hospital, Norton Healthcare Inc.
- (joint award) Mandi Walker, system executive director, Office of Professional Practice, Nursing Research and Nursing Education, UofL Health - UofL Hospital; Kelly Russell, director, Office of Professional Practice, UofL Health - UofL Hospital
Lifetime Achievement
- Mary Gatton, Member Engagement Manager, Gilda's Club
Agenda
Networking/Cocktail- 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dinner - 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Welcome and sponsor remarks 6:15 - 6:25
Fireside Chat discussion 6:25 - 6:40
Awards presentation-6:40 - 7:30 p.m.
Adjourn - 7:30 p.m.
*Business Attire