Western Baptist Oncology director Mary White receives the Spirit of Hope award

    Western Baptist Hospitals’ Oncology director Mary White, R.N. recently received the Spirit of Hope award from the American Cancer Society.

      The award was presented at the eighth annual Ladies’ Society Social, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The Spirit of Hope award is given annually to recognize the outstanding efforts of cancer survivors, caregivers and healthcare professionals who give hope, courage, strength, security and life inspiration to others.

      White has been employed at Western Baptist for 36 years, including 24 in oncology. She is a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School, Western Kentucky University and Southern Illinois University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management.