2024 Honoree: Dr. Pat Harr |
Born and raised in Maryville, Dr. Pat Harr has called this community home since 1944 when he was welcomed into the world at the original St. Francis Hospital.
His love for science and passion for serving his community led him to medical school. After residency and time in the U.S. Air Force, he returned home to begin practicing with his family physician, Dr. Imes, in 1974. “It was a huge responsibility to take on, taking care of people you’ve known your whole life,” says Dr. Harr. “But it always felt like I was taking care of my own family. This community became my family.” With no two days the same, Dr. Harr cared for three generations of families inside his office practice, hospital, ER, OB, and sports medicine clinics. Nights with his family included them watching from the stands as he stood on the sidelines taking care of Spoofhound and Bearcat athletes. He is loved by his patients, and to this day, has never stopped serving! His family has requested that friends and former patients who may wish to honor Pat on his 80th Birthday do so by making a donation to the St. Francis Foundation in his honor. HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY, DOC! |