Kentucky Hospital Association honors Sen. Stephen Meredith with Award of Excellence

By Melissa Patrick
Kentucky Health News

Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, received the Kentucky Hospital Association Award of Excellence during an Aug. 26 ceremony at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center.

KHA’s  Award of Excellence is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to health care in Kentucky.

“With a true passion for rural health care, there is no better advocate for Kentucky’s patients than Sen. Meredith, especially for the importance of rural health care and the challenges rural Kentuckians face with access to care,” KHA said in a news release.

Meredith was selected for his decades of service as a rural hospital CEO and for his ongoing leadership in the Kentucky General Assembly. KHA adds that he “is known for his strong advocacy for health care, fiscal responsibility, and economic growth. He is also dedicated to fostering economic growth and supporting local businesses across his district.”

“Improving access to health care, particularly in rural Kentucky, has been one of the great callings of my life,” Meredith said in a news release. “This recognition is not about me. It reflects the hard work of our hospitals, providers, and community leaders who fight every day to make sure Kentuckians receive the care they need close to home.”

Meredith serves as the chair of the Senate Health Services Committee.