Boonville doctor presented with Matthew 25 Award
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Ascension St. Vincent has announced a Boonville doctor has been given a statewide award.
Ascension St. Vincent says Dr. Steven Barnett has been given the Ascension Medical Group statewide Matthew 25 Award. Officials say the Matthew 25 Award is given to a clinician who represents the hospital's mission and values by demonstrating stewardship, wisdom and creativity. Through actions, the recipient displays 'a spirit of service to their community, good stewardship of their resources and compassion for vulnerable populations.'
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Dr. Barnett is a family medicine doctor with Ascension St. Vincent in Boonville. According to Ascension St. Vincent, Dr. Barnett's nomination reads in part that the reason he received this award is due to how he has served his 'communities' for many years and has served as Primary Care Physician for multiple generations of families. The nomination says Dr. Barnett is always providing high quality compassionate care to the patients he cares for.
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