— courtesy of Maria Parham Health

Maria Parham Health is proud to announce that Kimberly Smith, RN, BSN,  Director of Oncology, has been named the hospital’s recipient of the 2025 Mercy Award, the  highest honor given to a LifePoint Health employee.

The Mercy Award, named in memory of LifePoint Health’s founding chairman, Scott Mercy,  recognizes one individual at each LifePoint facility who exemplifies the company’s commitment  to making communities healthier through extraordinary compassion, dedication, and service.

With nearly 20 years of service at Maria Parham Health, Kimberly Smith has dedicated her  career to caring for others, serving in multiple departments including Med/Surg, Labor &  Delivery, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and most notably, Oncology—where her light shines  brightest.

“Kimberly is the kind of person who makes an immediate impact wherever she goes,” said Bert  Beard, CEO of Maria Parham Health. “Her unwavering dedication to our patients, her team, and  our entire community is truly inspiring. Kim doesn’t just show up to do her job—she lives out  our mission every day. We are incredibly proud to recognize her as our 2025 Mercy Award  winner.”

Kimberly is known for going above and beyond, making herself available to support not only  patients but also their families and fellow employees. Outside the hospital, she is deeply involved  in community outreach efforts, regularly organizing initiatives to provide food, clothing, and  resources to those in need.

She plays a key role in organizing the hospital’s annual Cancer Survivor’s Dinner, hosts  awareness events focused on cancer education, and partners with organizations like the

Henderson Fire Department’s Boot Drive and the Angel Fund to ensure patients receive both  financial and emotional support during their treatment journey.

Those who work with Kimberly consistently describe her with words like compassionate,  committed, selfless, and kind—qualities that reflect the very spirit of the Mercy Award.

Maria Parham Health congratulates Kimberly Smith on this well-deserved recognition and  thanks her for being a beacon of hope, healing, and humanity within the hospital and beyond.