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03/27/2026

Saint Joseph Mount Sterling today awarded $34,200 to two local nonprofit organizations, Gateway Children's Services and Gateway Regional Arts Center. The grant funding is provided annually through the CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvement Grants program.

Thank you to our leaders, grant recipients, community partners and caregivers for joining us in recognizing the important work of these organizations. These grants fund projects aimed at improving the health and well-being of our neighbors, and we are proud to support our grant recipients and their invaluable service to the families and communities we serve.

03/26/2026

Heart valve disease is more common than many realize, and often go undetected. In this HealthBreak, Dr. Armaghan Soomro discusses the treatment options available at Saint Joseph Health.

03/26/2026

We are looking forward to our Saint Joseph Berea Spring Gala this Saturday. This event would not be possible without our generous sponsors. Thank you to CHI Saint Joseph Health Medical Group, High Point Realty & Auction, Central Kentucky Radiology, PLLC, Fifth Third Bank, Wayne and Rhonda McMaster, Pathology and Cytology Laboratories, LLC, Elliot Services - Kentucky, Ivey Mechanical, Behavioral Health Group, Craig Loftis State Farm, Chenault Vineyards and Foley's Florist.

03/25/2026

Calling all experienced OR nurses! 🚨 We’re looking for skilled operating room RNs who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional care from pre-op to post-op.

You’re not just part of the surgical team. You’re the steady hand, the calm in the chaos and the patient’s silent advocate when it matters most. 💙

✨ What you’ll find here:
• Meaningful, high-impact work every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• $25k sign-on bonus AND up to $24k of student loan repayment for eligible hires
• Relocation assistance for eligible hires

If you’re ready to bring your precision, teamwork and dedication to a workplace that values your contributions, we want to connect!

📩 Apply today: https://ow.ly/8goW50YyR5U

03/25/2026

Calling all experienced OR nurses! 🚨 We’re looking for skilled operating room RNs who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional care from pre-op to post-op.

You’re not just part of the surgical team. You’re the steady hand, the calm in the chaos and the patient’s silent advocate when it matters most. 💙

✨ What you’ll find here:
• Meaningful, high-impact work every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• $25k sign-on bonus AND up to $24k of student loan repayment for eligible hires
• Relocation assistance for eligible hires

If you’re ready to bring your precision, teamwork and dedication to a workplace that values your contributions, we want to connect!

📩 Apply today: https://ow.ly/SsVF50YyR7e

03/25/2026

Women’s History Month invites us to reflect and to act. Women have long been leaders in healing. However, access, outcomes and equity in women’s health still vary widely. At Saint Joseph Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, we are working to expand access to women’s health services, strengthen maternal health, support women leaders across our ministry and provide whole person care through every stage of life.

03/23/2026

Get ready to place your bids – the online silent auction benefiting Saint Joseph Berea’s 2026 Spring Gala is now live!

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Saint Joseph Berea Foundation will host its “Swing into Spring” 2026 Gala this Saturday,
March 28, at Chenault Vineyards to celebrate spring’s arrival and raise funds to support the purchase of essential medical and rehabilitative equipment. The hospital’s Swing Bed Program helps patients achieve their full recovery potential and transition successfully back into their homes.

This year’s gala promises an unforgettable evening of dancing, live and silent auctions, gourmet dining, and music by the renowned Encore Band. We can’t wait for this spectacular night with our community in support of enhanced patient care at Saint Joseph Berea.

03/22/2026

Don’t let seasonal allergies keep you down! Saint Joseph Health - Express Care in Palomar is here for you each weekend from 9-5 p.m.! Just walk in, no appointment necessary, or reserve your spot online. To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/acSb50Yx04l

03/21/2026

A primary care provider is your one-stop partner for screenings, checkups, and prevention. It all starts with a friendly hello. https://ow.ly/QBwc50YkXKH

03/20/2026

Today, Matt Grimshaw, MBA, president of Saint Joseph Health, joined the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Kentucky Healthcare Innovation Summit to discuss the landscape of health care in Kentucky today, the role hospitals play in economic and community health and the future of the state’s health care sector.

This annual event serves as a forum for health care executives, business leaders, and policymakers to explore emerging technologies, strategies and outcomes across the state.

03/19/2026

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is highly treatable, and often curable, with early detection. Missy Stipp, DNP, APRN, highlights when you should be screened for colon cancer, which can be as a result of symptoms, or personal or family history.

03/18/2026

Mashonda Smalley, Supply Chain Manager at Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown, refuses to see the challenges in her detail-heavy job as roadblocks. In her job, she leads a four-person team responsible for ordering, distributing and replenishing needed supplies for every department in the hospital.

“I try to bring positives into negatives,” Smalley said. “I can’t really pinpoint a challenge because I don’t allow myself to. I focus on bringing out the positive in every negative.”

She describes herself as a people person, saying she believes in leading by example and pitches in to help whenever it’s needed.

“I’m bubbly,” she said with a laugh, sharing that her “remarkable ability to bring people together for shared goals” was cited when she was honored as the 2024 Flaget Leader of the Year. Smalley worked in billing and coding before serving as a third-party contractor supporting Flaget, first as a scheduler and then as a scheduling supervisor for the Kentucky market. In that role, she supervised 25 employees and helped lead the transition to the Epic electronic health record system. But Smalley said she always wanted to work directly for CommonSpirit Health, which Flaget Memorial Hospital is part of – when the supply chain manager job opened, her colleagues and leaders encouraged her to apply.

“This job right now is a breath of fresh air,” she said. “I am blessed to be a part of the CommonSpirit family. I love coming to work every day.”

Read more about Mashonda and how she shares humankindness in her role and with
her team: https://ow.ly/PmOL50YvRNe

03/16/2026

This morning, Saint Joseph London awarded $138,500 in grant funding to two local nonprofit organizations, Hospice Care of the Bluegrass, Inc., a member of Bluegrass Care Navigators, and KCEOC Community Action Partnership. The grant funding is provided annually through the CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvement Grants program.

Thank you to our leaders, grant recipients, community partners and caregivers for attending today’s event and joining us in recognizing the important work of these organizations. This funding is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our neighbors through March 2027, and we are proud to support our grant recipients and their invaluable service to the families and communities we serve.

03/07/2026

Yesterday, caregivers at Saint Joseph Hospital dressed in blue to raise awareness for colorectal cancer. According to Colorectal Cancer Alliance, colorectal cancer is the deadliest cancer in people under 50 and the second deadliest overall.

To learn more about colorectal cancer and whether screening is right for you, visit https://ow.ly/3YlW50YqCzp to find a provider near you.

03/06/2026

Earlier today, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph East and Continuing Care Hospital awarded $307,000 in grant funding to eight local nonprofit organizations in Lexington. The grant recipients are Catholic Action Center, Catholic Charities of Lexington, Community Inspired Lexington, Lexington Rescue Mission, Mission Health Lexington, Northside Common Market, Refuge for Women Kentucky, and YMCA of Central Kentucky.

Thank you to Mayor Linda Gorton for joining us and giving remarks to celebrate the grant recipients and their impactful work in our community. This funding, made possble through the CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvement Grants Program, is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our neighbors in the Lexington area through March 2027.

03/04/2026

As part of CommonSpirit Health, we are proud to help support our next generation of health care workers through academic opportunities like the Micro-Learning Series at The Hub for Innovative Learning & Leadership. Students learned about cardiovascular care, including real world scenarios, tools and career roles that shape the care we provide to treat conditions and diseases. Bridging the gap to provide health care education and shed light on career pathways for our youth is a cornerstone to our mission to build a healthier future for the communities we serve.

02/28/2026

Don’t let February be the only time you care for your heart! Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the state of Kentucky. To stay up to date on your heart health, make an appointment with a primary care provider.

To find a primary care physician near you, visit: https://ow.ly/kSS950Ynit9

02/25/2026

Saint Joseph Health Foundations is offering 14 scholarship opportunities to support aspiring health care professionals across central and southeastern Kentucky, including Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London, Nicholasville and Mount Sterling. These scholarships will help alleviate financial burdens for deserving students pursuing careers in critical health care fields.

Graduating high school seniors, as well as students pursuing associate, bachelor's and advanced degrees are welcome to apply to the applicable scholarship program. Applications are now open; all application materials must be submitted by Friday, April 10, 2026.

To learn more and apply today, visit https://ow.ly/ukZu50YlZkj.

02/21/2026

Did you know that after a heart attack, your risk of another rises. There are preventative measures that you can take to lower your risk. These include:
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Healthy lifestyle changes
• Medications
• Regular check-ups
To read more about the risks and warning signs of a heart attack, visit: https://ow.ly/WKl250Yj5TW

02/20/2026

Saint Joseph Health is excited to share that our Nurse Residency Program has received the Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The ANCC PTAP accreditation is the global standard for recognizing high quality nurse residency and fellowship programs, and signifies that our program meets rigorous standards for excellence.

As part of CommonSpirit Health, our year-long Nurse Residency Program offers a comprehensive onboarding and clinical integration experience for recent nurse graduates and is designed to cultivate confident, competent and committed nurses who will thrive in our ministry. To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/zt6O50YiZli.

02/18/2026

Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to helping current and aspiring nurses reach their full potential. We’re proud to support nurses like Aleena, whose journey demonstrates the powerful impact of advanced education and financial support for the next generation of health care professionals in Kentucky.

In addition to working with colleges across Kentucky, our Foundations provide a number of scholarship opportunities for students pursuing careers in health care. To learn more and apply, visit: https://www.commonspirit.org/physician-enterprise/saint-joseph-health-academic-faculty-affairs -667c3f4c06-item-ebc4f8c7a5

Meet Aleena Mongerie. Aleena is part of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program at Kentucky State University, a rigorous, ACEN-accredited doctoral pa...

02/16/2026

The Winter 2026 edition of Spirit of Health has arrived! In this heart-focused issue, hear from our expert providers about the importance of comprehensive heart care, learn about unique factors influencing individual risk, prevention and treatment, and read powerful stories of humankindness, healing and hope from the communities we serve.

In our feature story, Shengnan Zheng, MD, and Erin Martin, PA-C, share about the importance of knowing your risk and understanding symptoms, especially for women and minority women. Caregivers and providers across our ministry shed light on expanding services bringing advanced care to the communities we serve, and share their personal stories of humankindness, service and care which define the work we do as part of our mission.

Read the new edition: https://ow.ly/UaHo50YgGaO