Ashley Regional Medical Center announced in a press release Monday that physical therapist Justin Watkins has been recognized as their 2021 Mercy Award Winner. The award is considered the highest honor a LifePoint employee can receive and Justin Watkins was a worthy choice. “At Ashley Regional, we share LifePoint’s commitment to making communities healthier, and we recognize this is supported by the good work and service of our employees on and off the job,” said Wes Taylor, CEO of Ashley Regional. “We are extremely proud to recognize Justin for his efforts on behalf of our patients and our community. He goes above and beyond each and every day to ensure that every person he encounters receives the highest level of care and compassion.” In the press release it provides a glowing list of Justin’s qualifications. “Co-workers who have witnessed Justin’s patient care have described him as ‘very conscientious’ and ‘compassionate’ – watching as he has taken extra time in therapy, listened to, consoled and prayed with his patients.” Congratulations Justin Watkins, the 2021 Mercy Award Winner.
