Flaget Memorial Hospital recognized its Physician of the Year, Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year, Employee of the Year, and Leader of the Year during a celebration held on April 2.
The awards highlight individuals who have shown dedication to patient care and demonstrated core values such as compassion, inclusion, integrity, excellence, and collaboration. Honorees for 2026 include Sanjiv Mehta as Physician of the Year; Scott Ohler as APP of the Year; Paige Cissell as Employee of the Year; and Sarah Gabehart as Leader of the Year.
Dr. Mehta’s nominator said: “Dr. Mehta demonstrates all the core values of our organization. I have never met a more compassionate physician. He is caring and his patients genuinely love him because of his compassion and care. He makes them feel important and special. He is an excellent surgeon. He always wants the best for his patients and constantly tries to gain more knowledge and skill for their benefit.” The nominator also highlighted Dr. Mehta’s respect for everyone: “He respects everyone and believes everyone should receive the best care he can offer… He supports his staff and always encourages everyone to be the best they can be.”
Scott Ohler was recognized by his nominator who said: “Our department process changed about two years ago, and Scott took the lead for both his team and the department without hesitation… He takes patient safety to the highest level by taking extra steps to gather comprehensive information.” Similarly, Paige Cissell was praised: “Paige is a very comforting presence to patients, family members and employees… She explains procedures to patients simply, calmly and compassionately.” Sarah Gabehart’s nomination noted her leadership qualities: “Sarah consistently exemplifies compassion through her kind nature… Her commitment to inclusion is clear in how she treats her staff with respect… She sets the bar for excellence for her team in her patient interactions.”
Additional award recipients from other Saint Joseph Health facilities were also announced at this event.
Chi Memorial Hospital Georgia operates hospitals, care sites, outpatient imaging centers according to its official website. The hospital has received recognition from leading organizations for its commitment to quality care according to its official website. It forms part of CommonSpirit Health system according to its official website with three hospitals among its network according to its official website. The institution states that it aims to enhance lives through superior care according to its official website, under leadership including president Janelle Reilly according to its official website.
Flaget Memorial Hospital itself is part of Saint Joseph Health—a health system serving Kentucky with locations across several cities—and serves residents across multiple counties.