Owensboro Health Earns Recognition in 2026 Best of Owensboro Awards

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    Published on May 06, 2026

    Owensboro Health Earns Recognition in 2026 Best of Owensboro Awards

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    Owensboro Health is proud to celebrate multiple wins in the 2026 Owensboro Living Best of Owensboro awards, earning Platinum and Gold honors across healthcare, fitness and workplace categories. These awards reflect the trust and confidence the community continues to place in Owensboro Health providers, team members and services.
     
    Each year, Owensboro Living invites readers to vote for the people and organizations making a meaningful difference across the region. This year’s recognition highlights Owensboro Health’s commitment to compassionate care, clinical excellence and a people‑first culture.


    2026 Best of Owensboro Winners
     

    Best Place to Work (Platinum Winner)
    Owensboro Health was named Best Place to Work, reinforcing its reputation as an employer that values purpose, collaboration and growth. With more than 4,000 team members serving Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana, Owensboro Health fosters a culture where team members are supported, respected and empowered to care for others.
     
    Best Physician (Platinum Winner) – Dr. John Phillips
    Dr. John Phillips earned Platinum recognition for his work at Owensboro Health Children’s Center, where care is built around strong partnerships with families. The practice recognizes parents and caregivers as a child’s primary advocate and works closely with them to guide medical decisions and create care plans that respect each family’s values.
    From listening carefully to concerns to answering questions with patience and clarity, Dr. Phillips and the Children’s Center team focus on empowering families to support their child’s health at home and beyond. Owensboro Health’s pediatric services support children up to age 17, from routine checkups to emergency care and surgery, helping young patients thrive through every stage of growth and development.
    Families can schedule a free 30‑minute consultation by calling 270‑688‑4480. Owensboro Health Children’s Center is located in the Breckenridge Medical Building at 1000 Breckenridge Street, Suite 300, in Owensboro. Learn more at OwensboroHealth.org.

     
    Best Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Platinum Winner) – Sylvia Sweatt, APRN
    Owensboro native and family nurse practitioner Sylvia Sweatt has been caring for local patients for more than 30 years. She was named Platinum winner for Best Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for her dedication to Primary Care and Family Medicine at Owensboro Health.
    Sylvia provides comprehensive primary care for patients age 12 and older, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, delivering wellness visits and offering simple dermatology services. She says practicing at Owensboro Health allows her to connect patients with trusted resources that support both individual health and the greater community.
    “Knowing my patients and their families brings me the greatest joy,” Sylvia said. “I want to be a part of their health journey, helping restore them to optimal health throughout all the changes that life brings. Helping people feel their best is an honor for me.”
     
    Best Gym and Fitness Center (Platinum Winner)
    Owensboro Health Healthpark was again recognized as the region’s premier fitness and wellness destination. Healthpark supports healthier lifestyles through personal training, disease management programs and community‑focused wellness initiatives designed for all ages and abilities.

     
    Best Urgent Care (Gold Winner)
    Owensboro Health Urgent Care received Gold recognition for delivering convenient, high‑quality care when patients need it most. Urgent care teams provide efficient, expert treatment while keeping comfort, compassion and accessibility at the forefront.
     
    These honors reflect the dedication of Owensboro Health providers and team members who serve the community every day. Owensboro Health remains committed to healing the sick, improving community health and building trusted relationships that last a lifetime.

    About Owensboro Health

    Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities it serves in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 350 providers at more than 30 locations; four outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a weight management program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.

    On average each year, we have more than 19,000 inpatient admissions, deliver 2,000 babies and provide the region’s only Level III NICU. Owensboro Health physicians perform nearly 33,000 surgical procedures, including nearly 150 open-heart surgeries. Our physicians and staff have 90,000 Emergency Department visits and more than 1.25 million outpatient visits annually. Visit our home page for more information.