Employee Activities

Sterling Health Care’s Joanna Banks shares information with a visitor to Saturday’s Maternity Fair, co-sponsored by SHC and held at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. This is the second year for the event.

Michelle Faires, SHC Human Resources Generalist, was invited to present at the 2025 Women in Computing Conference held at Maysville Community & Technical College (MCTC). Her presentation, “Confidence: Your Secret Weapon for Workplace Success,” was a great success, and marked her first time presenting to an audience. Michelle was accompanied by Jennifer Carpenter, Director of HR, who joined her on an employment panel. The panel provided valuable insights and advice to conference attendees and students on preparing for interviews and navigating the workforce. SHC also participated in the Career Fair, showcasing opportunities and connecting with potential candidates.

Popular local news station WKYT made a visit to Sterling Health Care’s (SHC) Montgomery Dental Center on Wednesday, Feb. 26, to discuss children’s dental health. Dr. Nathan Rusher, SHC Director of Dentistry Services, met with WKYT’s Alyssa Williams and explained various factors that can lead to cavities. Rusher and Williams are pictured above during the interview.

Sterling Health Care (SHC) successfully held its second blood drive last Friday through a partnership with the American Red Cross (ARC). There was a total of 40 donors and 34 units of blood collected at the drive, exceeding the ARC’s goal of 28 units. “This was a very successful drive given the weather and illness this time of year,” said Jennifer Hager, SHC Clinical Manager and coordinator of the company blood drives. “Every pint helps, and the blood supply depends on us to do our part. I am very thankful for the participation of SHC staff members and the support our administration gives for this.” According to Hager, 75 percent of the donors at both blood drives were SHC employees. The next drive is scheduled for June 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Several members of the Sterling Health Care (SHC) team, including some of the executive management team, took a trip to Frankfort to receive training for the long-awaited SHC mobile unit. Mobile unit designer Jales Mello can be seen above providing training tips to Sandy Gifford, SHC Mobile Unit Coordinator, and Wayne Toy, SHC Transportation Coordinator, on different operations of the unit.

Sterling Health Care (SHC) employees from several counties joined local holiday parades throughout the Gateway region on Saturday, Dec. 7. Staff from Stanton, Carlisle, Mount Sterling, and Paris locations represented the company in their communities, with SHC-Stanton’s float design winning second place in their parade’s business division. The prize-winning team can be seen above.

Employees from SHC’s Stanton location were one of several organizations to attend the Powell Co. Middle School Fall Extravaganza on Nov. 14. Throughout the event, staff spoke to members of the community as attendees visited various booths and observed as students showed off their science experiments. Those who visited SHC’s booth also received a chance to win a holiday-themed gift basket. Pictured above, from left, are Josh Knox, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); Crystal Watkins, Receptionist; and Jackie Watkins, CMA, ready to greet attendees.

Employees at several Sterling Health Care (SHC) locations sported pink attire on Friday, Oct. 18, in celebration of Wear It Pink Day, which raises awareness for breast cancer. Staff members from SHC’s Winchester clinic are pictured above, showing their support for the cause. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the tissues of the breast. The foundation states that early detection of breast cancer through annual mammography and other breast exams is the best defense against receiving a late-stage breast cancer diagnosis.

The Kentucky Health Center Network (KHCN) recognized the work of Sterling Health Care (SHC) and its efforts in CHW Billing with a surprise awards presentation earlier this week. Dawn Craft, Director of Revenue Cycle, and Tina Bryant, Chief Executive Officer, are pictured accepting the 2024 Extra Mile Award from Lindsay Nelson, KHCN Chief Operating Officer, who expressed her appreciation for SHC’s work. Not pictured is Tiffany Taul Scruggs, SHC Patient Service Outreach Manager, who was instrumental in the CHW billing work with KHCN.

Employees of Sterling Health Care’s (SHC) Stanton location took home a third place ribbon for their “Dino-mite” themed float in the Powell Co. Lions Club Fair held on Friday, Sept. 13. After the parade, SHC provided more fun at the Lions Club fair, allowing those in attendance a chance to win a variety of items, including an Amazon Fire tablet, through SHC’s new Prize Drop game. The SHC-Stanton team is pictured above with their prize ribbon and float. From left are, Holly Brewer, Katrina Turner, Laura Rogers, Jessica Poe, Rebecca Fraley, Brandy Phillips, Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Troy Brooks, and Samantha Willoughby. Crystal Watkins and Lissie Allen can be seen in the dinosaur costumes behind the group.

Several members of the Sterling Crossroads team joined the community in raising overdose awareness at an event hosted by the Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) on Aug. 29. Jamie Kier, a peer support specialist with Sterling Crossroads, addressed the crowd during the event to share his story of hope and recovery. The organization had a variety of information and promotional items available for visitors. Kier can be seen above as he spoke to the crowd about his experiences.

Members of Sterling Health Care’s (SHC) executive team met with several elected officials and staffers at the Main Campus on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the state of community health centers and their impact on citizens in Kentucky and around the country. The visit, organized by the Kentucky Primary Care Association (KPCA) lasted a total of 90 minutes and involved specific discussions about ongoing legislation, the 340B pharmacy program, the shortage of primary care and other specific services in the local region as well as the nation, and behavioral health as part of the SHC service offerings. Officials taking part included Senator Greg Elkins, Congressman Andy Barr, State Representative David Hale, Charles O’Neal (KPCA), Molly Lewis (KPCA), Dr. Leslie Aslam (SHC), and all members of the SHC Executive Leadership Team.

SHC’s Stanton location was one of several local organizations that gathered for the 3rd Annual Powell Co. Community Health Fair. Those who visited SHC’s booth had the chance to receive several health checks, including blood pressure checks and blood glucose checks. Visitors also got the chance to enter into a giveaway for a Hamilton Beach Indoor Grill. SHC’s Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Certified Medical Assistant at the Stanton location, can be seen above, providing a health check to one of the booth’s several visitors.

Tracey Sizemore, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at SHC-Stanton, recently served as a featured speaker at a Powell County Chamber of Commerce meeting, along with Laura Rogers, a pharmacist at the same location. During their speech, they outlined the different services that SHC can provide to patients and the importance of these services. The two are pictured above at the middle table, listening to other attendees during the meeting.

In recognition of National Community Health Worker Awareness Week, officials at both the county and state level issued proclamations stating that the week will be celebrated as an official holiday. Mayor Al Botts and Montgomery County Judge Executive Chris Haddix met with SHC’s outreach team on Wednesday to sign the proclamation. The team also met with Representative David Hale (74th district) at the SHC Crossroads facility to receive a proclamation from the Kentucky House of Representatives. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear also issued a proclamation for the celebration of the observance. Haddix is pictured above in conversation with the team before issuing the proclamation for the city of Mount Sterling.

Several representatives from SHC joined the community in gathering for the 11th Annual Diamond Gala, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Mount Sterling. The event took place at the Irish Hills Golf, Restaurant and Event Venue, where attendees enjoyed dinner, music, and dancing throughout the night. The selfie-taking skills of SHC’s Tiffany Taul-Scruggs were on display as she took this group photo at the organization’s table. Pictured, from left, are Tiffany Taul-Scruggs, Patient Service Outreach Coordinator; Donna Raper, Chief Administrative Officer; Shelia Logan, Executive Assistant; and Tina Bryant, Chief Executive Officer. Also attending the gala but not pictured were Mindee Hudson, Chief Operating Officer, and Jeff Pinkerton, Marketing and Communications Manager.

Members of the team at Sterling Health Care’s (SHC) Stanton location set up at the 2024 Corn Festival last weekend, meeting with festival-goers and providing information, promotional items and glowsticks for kids, as pictured above.

Dr. Byram Ratliff was one of several award recipients honored during the 25th anniversary celebration of the Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center, held on Friday, Aug. 2, in Morehead, KY. Dr. Ratliff, an obstetrician and gynecologist at the Mount Sterling location of Sterling Women’s Care, was honored for his work as a preceptor, having worked with the most students throughout the program’s 25 years. Ratliff is pictured above after the ceremony with Tina Bryant, SHC Chief Executive Officer. Other SHC representatives on hand for the ceremony were Jennifer Carpenter, Human Resources Director, and Jeff Pinkerton, Marketing Manager.

Several Sterling Health Care (SHC) employees gathered at the administration building last week for a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) recertification class held by the Montgomery County Fire/EMS department. The group is pictured above, learning about proper CPR techniques, AED usage, and proper usage of bag valve masks.

Several employees of Sterling Health Care's (SHC) Stanton clinic made company history after the BBBS Community Bowl event, becoming the first clinic to have the location name engraved on the SHC Plaque of Champions. Crystal Watkins, one of several members on SHC-Stanton’s bowling team and the highest SHC scorer in the event, is pictured above holding the plaque with Laura Rogers, Pharmacist and SHC Events Committee Chair (left), and Brandy Phillips, Practice Manager (right).

Several members of Sterling Health Care’s (SHC) outreach team attended a presentation made by the Domestic Violence Emergency Services (DOVES) of Gateway organization held on June 3 at the administration building. Attendees heard from presenters Andrea Withrow and Melissa Cooper, who spoke on types of abuse, how to recognize signs of domestic violence in patients, and how to provide resources to these patients. The outreach team also heard from SHC’s Aleisha Poole, who spoke on her own experiences with domestic violence. Poole is pictured above, discussing the importance of raising awareness on the subject and the importance of the DOVES program in helping her safely escape her situation.

Sterling Health Care’s (SHC) Tiffany Taul-Scruggs, Patient Service Outreach Coordinator, visited United Methodist Church in Mount Sterling on Tuesday, informing those in attendance on the variety of health services available through SHC and ways that the outreach team can help patients. Taul-Scruggs can be seen above during her speech.

Several employees and their families took a seat on the benches of Sterling Health Care’s (SHC) float in the May Day Festival Parade in Owingsville last Saturday. Thanks to a partnership with Two Sisters Pumpkin Patch, SHC rode through downtown Owingsville in comfort on a large wagon, greeting those at the parade. Multiple SHC team members are pictured above during the parade. From left are Angel Rogers, School-Based Health Coordinator; Laura Rogers, Pharmacist at SHC-Stanton; Shaunna Binion, Practice Manager at SHC’s Main Campus; and Hannah Kissick, optometrist, who is pictured with her child.

Always striving to provide patients with the best care possible, the Behavioral Health team at Sterling Health Care recently used scheduled provider meetings to develop skills, teamwork and understanding in a number of different areas. The meetings are scheduled by company leadership to allow SHC providers dedicated time to get together and address items affecting their departmental operations and achievement of goals for quality, affordable care.

With plans for heavy employee involvement at the Montgomery Co. Community Bowl, Sterling Health Care (SHC) provided additional support to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass (BBBS) through a donation of gift baskets for the event. Cassie Jones, BBBS Regional Program Manager, is pictured above with one of SHC’s five teams participating in the event. From left are Shelia Logan, Tammy Alford, Dawn Craft, Jones, and Donna Jones.

Members of Sterling Health Care’s (SHC) clinical staff provided over 30 health checks to attendees of the Mountain Mushroom Festival in Irvine on April 27. SHC offered several types of health checks at the festival, including A1C checks and blood pressure checks. Those who visited SHC’s booth also received the chance to win a $50 gift card to Shoe Sensation. SHC’s Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Brenda Johnson, Crystal Watkins, Josh Knox, and Brandy Phillips attended the event.

Members of Sterling Health Care’s (SHC) Stanton clinic team made an appearance at the Powell County High School Trade Fair last Friday. SHC’s Laura Rogers, pharmacist, and Brenda Johnson, receptionist, met with local students in the high school gym to discuss career options and the services that SHC provides. Rogers can be seen above interacting with a group of students at SHC’s booth.

Sterling Health Care (SHC) was a proud sponsor of the Carlisle/Nicholas County Chamber Meeting on March 26. Members of the Chamber met at Garrett’s on Broadway for a delicious meal and a chance to discuss a variety of topics, including the community’s growth and SHC’s involvement in several upcoming activities throughout the area. Donna Raper, Chief Administrative Officer, joined Maggie Howard, SHC-Carlisle Practice Manager, and Josh Wicker, Media Specialist, in representing SHC at the Chamber dinner.

Sterling Health Care’s (SHC) Jennifer Carpenter, Human Resources Manager, and Michelle Lesieur, Administrative Assistant, joined a variety of organizations in attendance at the Health Opportunities Workshop on March 22, hosted by the Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center. Through this event, local high school and college students gained hands-on experience and knowledge about the wide array of medical programs and careers that are available to them in the healthcare field. The two met with students to discuss career opportunities in healthcare and the services that SHC offers. Those who visited the booth also received the opportunity to join a raffle for an SHC gift basket.