CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital

CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital is dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care to Lexington and nearby communities.

Visit us at One Saint Joseph Drive or call (859) 313-1000 for more information.

Today is the last day to receive the early-bird sign-up rate of $35 for the milestone 10th annual Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! ...
09/08/2025

Today is the last day to receive the early-bird sign-up rate of $35 for the milestone 10th annual Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K! šŸŽ€šŸ‘ŸāœØ

This anniversary event marks a decade of providing free cervical and breast cancer screenings to uninsured and underinsured patients, and we canā€™t wait to celebrate 10 years with all of you. Sign up to run the race in-person or virtually as an individual or in a group of up to 10 ā€“ every dollar raised will support the Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! program statewide. We will see you there!

To register, visit https://ow.ly/YfgB50WTafT.

Saint Joseph Health President Matt Grimshaw was recently spotlighted in TOPS in Lexington's ā€œMeet the Presidentsā€ series...
09/08/2025

Saint Joseph Health President Matt Grimshaw was recently spotlighted in TOPS in Lexington's ā€œMeet the Presidentsā€ series. Matt joined our system last December and has more than 25 years of leadership experience in hospitals across the country. He says his passion has always been to ensure that he does everything possible to enable his team to deliver exceptional care to those in need.

ā€œI believe a good leader is one who leverages not only their strengths, but also the strengths of those they lead to multiply impact,ā€ said Matt. ā€œCreating a lasting impact and positioning the organization for long-term success that outlasts my time there is what motivates me to create a culture of engagement and buy-in.ā€

Thank you, Matt, for continuing to strengthen our mission of building healthier communities across Kentucky! Learn more: https://ow.ly/e7hy50WT5xx

The Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimerā€™s unites communities in the fight to end the disease, which affects ...
09/04/2025

The Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimerā€™s unites communities in the fight to end the disease, which affects an estimated 81,000 Kentuckians. This year, Saint Joseph London president John Yanes, FACHE, serves as chair of the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimerā€™s ā€“ Southeast Kentucky chapter and invites the community to join him in the .

The walk will take place October 4 at 2 p.m. at Town Center Park in London ā€“ register to walk today or donate by visiting https://ow.ly/bUJg50WRbGU.

09/04/2025

For most individuals, weight-bearing exercise is highly beneficial. However, older adults may experience overuse injuries. In this HealthBreak, Brennan Royalty, MD and sports medicine physician with Saint Joseph Medical Group ā€“ Primary Care, recommends activity modifications and cross-training to help prevent injury.

Saint Joseph Medical Group ā€“ Cardiology recently welcomed Luke Robinson, PA-C, to its London team. Robinson said he was ...
09/03/2025

Saint Joseph Medical Group ā€“ Cardiology recently welcomed Luke Robinson, PA-C, to its London team. Robinson said he was inspired to pursue medicine because it allows him to combine problem-solving with making a meaningful difference in peopleā€™s lives.

ā€œMedicine offers a unique opportunity to directly impact others by improving their health and well-being, while continuously learning and growing in a challenging field,ā€ said Luke. ā€œI was drawn to cardiology because it offers the perfect blend of acute care, chronic disease management and opportunities for impactful interventions. The complexity of cardiovascular physiology and the ability to make rapid, lifesaving decisions have always appealed to me.ā€

Welcome to the team, Luke!

Itā€™s not just Bridgette Jonesā€™ words that give hope to her patients and their families at Saint Joseph Mount Sterlingā€”it...
09/03/2025

Itā€™s not just Bridgette Jonesā€™ words that give hope to her patients and their families at Saint Joseph Mount Sterlingā€”it is her example. She was born with cerebral palsy, and has physical limitations that she works through everyday. As a speech therapist and supervisor of Rehabilitation Services, Bridgette inspires her pediatric patients and their families by sharing about her lifelong journey with her disability and the many challenges she has overcome through hard work, independence and hope.

Children donā€™t always want to do the hard work in therapy, she said, so she tells them she has to do hard work, too, to stay mobile and independent. ā€œOur motto here is ā€˜We can do hard things.ā€™ I always talk about that and relate that to myself. I focus on what each child can do, not what they canā€™t do yet. This sets the tone for confidence, which is crucial to their progress.ā€

Bridgette, who was named Saint Joseph Mount Sterling's 2024 Leader of the Year, has headed rehab services for 11 years and has been with Saint Joseph for nearly 16 years. She is proud of her experienced staff, saying they reflect Saint Joseph's values and the concept of humankindness. She says it makes their day when a little boy with a feeding tube takes a bite of food for the first time, or a mostly nonverbal child tells his mother, ā€œLove you.ā€

ā€œThose moments are big moments for us, for our parents, for our families,ā€ she said.

Read more: https://ow.ly/RxTB50WQrvC

Last week, Saint Joseph London was thrilled to receive a grant award totaling $650,000, presented by Governor Andy Beshe...
09/02/2025

Last week, Saint Joseph London was thrilled to receive a grant award totaling $650,000, presented by Governor Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers, at the 2025 SOAR Summit in Corbin. Shaping Our Appalachian Region Inc (SOAR) is a nonprofit serving the 54 Appalachian Regional Commission counties of Eastern Kentucky to drive economic growth and community prosperity to benefit the people and industries within them. This funding will be used at Saint Joseph London to purchase a new CT scanner, making advanced diagnostic screening more accessible in Laurel County and surrounding areas.

We thank SOAR for this generous grant which will allow us to build upon our commitment to improve health and well-being in the communities we serve. Learn more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/soar-summit-closes-beshear-rogers-153200164.html

Weā€™ve moved! Our team of expert cardiologists in Danville are now accepting new patients at 62 Westridge Drive. This new...
09/02/2025

Weā€™ve moved! Our team of expert cardiologists in Danville are now accepting new patients at 62 Westridge Drive. This new space will allow us to provide patients with the same excellent heart care in a more convenient, modern and comfortable setting.

Our patients are at the heart of what we do. Call (859) 755-4854 to make an appointment today and visit us at our new location!

We are proud to celebrate Cancer Survivorship Day, bringing together local survivors, families, caregivers, and communit...
09/02/2025

We are proud to celebrate Cancer Survivorship Day, bringing together local survivors, families, caregivers, and community members to celebrate the strength, resilience, and hope of those who have faced cancer. Join us for free community events that will feature food, fellowship and activities, including crafts and a photo booth, for survivors and their families.

šŸŽ—ļøSaint Joseph Mount Sterling: Sunday, September 7, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
šŸŽ—ļøFlaget Memorial Hospital: Sunday, September 14, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
šŸŽ—ļøSaint Joseph Health ā€“ Cancer Center: Thursday, Sept. 18, from 4-7 p.m.
šŸŽ—ļøSaint Joseph London: Sunday, September 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with others, hear inspiring stories, and learn more about local resources that support the cancer journey, from diagnosis to survivorship. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to all of the dedicated caregivers who strive to achieve our mission and demonstrate humankindness in their wo...
09/01/2025

Thank you to all of the dedicated caregivers who strive to achieve our mission and demonstrate humankindness in their work each and every day.

We at Saint Joseph Health wish you and your loved ones a fun and safe Labor Day!

We are proud to announce that the Saint Joseph Health ā€“ Cancer Center has added a new position designed to streamline an...
08/31/2025

We are proud to announce that the Saint Joseph Health ā€“ Cancer Center has added a new position designed to streamline and enhance care for local cancer patients. Deanna Wigginton, APRN, of Lexington, has joined the center as a lung cancer navigator. In this role, she will collaborate closely with oncology, pulmonology and imaging teams to help expedite diagnosis and treatment for patients undergoing lung cancer screenings.

Deanna brings a strong passion for patient-centered care and is committed to guiding individuals through their cancer journey with compassion, efficiency and support for healthier outcomes.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/iCNz50WLCMQ

We are proud to announce that the Saint Joseph Health ā€“ Cancer Center has added a new position designed to streamline an...
08/31/2025

We are proud to announce that the Saint Joseph Health ā€“ Cancer Center has added a new position designed to streamline and enhance care for local cancer patients. Deanna Wigginton, APRN, of Lexington, has joined the center as a lung cancer navigator. In this role, she will collaborate closely with oncology, pulmonology and imaging teams to help expedite diagnosis and treatment for patients undergoing lung cancer screenings.

Deanna brings a strong passion for patient-centered care and is committed to guiding individuals through their cancer journey with compassion, efficiency and support for healthier outcomes.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/avy650WLCNl

Breastfeeding takes a lot out of you. Between the time and energy it demands, it's important to pour back into yourself....
08/30/2025

Breastfeeding takes a lot out of you. Between the time and energy it demands, it's important to pour back into yourself. Don't forget these simple self-care essentials:

šŸ’§ Stay hydrated.

šŸŽ Fuel your body with nutritious foods.

šŸ˜“ Get enough rest.

Learn more about the importance of self-care for nursing mothers in our blog: https://ow.ly/acyy50WMrFZ

Breastfeeding takes a lot out of you. Between the time and energy it demands, it's important to pour back into yourself....
08/30/2025

Breastfeeding takes a lot out of you. Between the time and energy it demands, it's important to pour back into yourself. Don't forget these simple self-care essentials:

šŸ’§ Stay hydrated.

šŸŽ Fuel your body with nutritious foods.

šŸ˜“ Get enough rest.

Learn more about the importance of self-care for nursing mothers in our blog: https://ow.ly/2raQ50WMrG0

DYK that since its inaugural race in 2015, the Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! program has provided over 6,200 underserved patient...
08/29/2025

DYK that since its inaugural race in 2015, the Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! program has provided over 6,200 underserved patients with mammography screenings and over 1,800 women with cervical cancer screenings? This year, we are thrilled to celebrate a decade of this program providing invaluable services to the patients and communities we serve.

To help us celebrate this exciting milestone, register to run at this yearā€™s special race event before August 31 and receive an early bird registration fee of only $35. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, at the RJ Corman Railroad Group campus in Nicholasville. Sponsor team registration is also available ā€“ gather your team of 4, 8 or up to 10 to participate as a group.

To register, visit https://ow.ly/G0Vc50WMrBV. We will see you there!

Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East have been nationally recognized for high-quality stroke care by the American...
08/29/2025

Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East have been nationally recognized for high-quality stroke care by the American Heart Association with its Get With The GuidelinesĀ® ā€“ Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. The hospitals were recognized for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.

Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East also received the American Heart Associationā€™s Target: Type 2 Diabetesā„¢ Honor Roll award, which aims to ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.

Thank you to our incredible team of caregivers for continuing to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to every one of our patients. Learn more:
https://ow.ly/mqOQ50WNUez

Survivorship Day is a celebration of strength, hope and healing. To honor and celebrate cancer survivors throughout our ...
08/28/2025

Survivorship Day is a celebration of strength, hope and healing. To honor and celebrate cancer survivors throughout our communities, join us from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, September 18 at the Cancer Center at Saint Joseph East for a special day recognizing the journey of survivorship.

This event offers a variety of delicious food and treats, heartfelt support shared between survivors, powerful testimonials from featured speakers, inspiring stories from our ministry and exclusive prizes and giveaways. All are welcome to attend this community celebration honoring cancer survivors ā€“ we can't wait to celebrate with you!

08/28/2025

An alarming trend is emerging in central Kentucky: Younger Kentuckians are being diagnosed with COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Iram Nawaz, MD, shares common signs and symptoms to watch for. Learn more in this HealthBreak.

At Saint Joseph Health, weā€™re proud to celebrate our clinicians who are advancing care through innovation. Dr. Steve Lin...
08/27/2025

At Saint Joseph Health, weā€™re proud to celebrate our clinicians who are advancing care through innovation. Dr. Steve Lin, an interventional cardiologist and heart failure specialist with Saint Joseph Medical Group ā€“ Cardiology, has been honored with an Innovation Award as part of the CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise Vision Awards.

Dr. Lin was recognized for pioneering the use of lung ultrasound in managing congestive heart failure. He collaborated with Heart Institute sonographers at Saint Joseph Hospital to create a protocol that enables timely, cost-effective evaluations to differentiate heart failure from other conditions.

Congratulations to Dr. Lin for advancing patient care and setting a new standard in heart failure management! To learn more, check out this story in The Lane Report. https://ow.ly/Avnm50WMlqP

We are proud to announce that Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has appointed Matthew Grimshaw, MBA, president of Saint Jos...
08/26/2025

We are proud to announce that Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has appointed Matthew Grimshaw, MBA, president of Saint Joseph Health, to the Kentucky State University (KSU) Board of Regents. He will serve the remainder of a term that extends through June 30, 2030.

ā€œI feel deeply humbled and honored to be appointed by Governor Beshear to serve as a member of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents,ā€ said Grimshaw. ā€œAs a health care ministry, Saint Joseph Health and CommonSpirit are excited to partner with KSU to build the very best workforce of tomorrow. I firmly believe Dr. Akakpo and his administration are moving the institution forward on a vital journey, and I look forward to supporting that work in any way possible.ā€

To learn more, check out this story in The Frankfort State Journal.
https://ow.ly/gHXx50WJMhV

Saint Joseph Health has received a $473,544 grant from CommonSpirit Health's Mission and Ministry Fund to support its Cr...
08/25/2025

Saint Joseph Health has received a $473,544 grant from CommonSpirit Health's Mission and Ministry Fund to support its Creating Safer Neighborhoods initiative for the next three-year grant cycle.

Throughout Lexington, the Creating Safer Neighborhoods initiative seeks to establish positive peer and adult connections, address mental health, link support services to youth, invest in youth development, and educate families and neighborhoods to foster a culture of safety. By focusing on both primary and secondary prevention, the program aims to provide alternatives that improve the physical, social and economic well-being of youth impacted by violence. The ultimate goal is to achieve a 10% reduction in violence committed by and against youth ages 5ā€“18 in Lexington by June 2028.

We are proud to continue our efforts to invest in the future of Lexingtonā€™s youth. To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/5nfs50WLFix.

What an unforgettable opening day for Gatton Park On The Town Branch! šŸŽ‰ Years in the making, it was amazing to see this ...
08/24/2025

What an unforgettable opening day for Gatton Park On The Town Branch! šŸŽ‰ Years in the making, it was amazing to see this vibrant new community space come to life with joy, excitement and so many smiling faces from our community yesterday. If you attended the grand opening, what was your favorite part of the day? We have too many to count!

This park represents a vital new hub for community health, wellness, and connection, and we are so proud to support it as the official health care partner of the park and proud sponsor of the new amphiteater stage. A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate ā€“ we can't wait to see the countless memories that will be made here for years to come. Learn more about the park and check out upcoming events at GattonPark.org!

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Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky, led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved ā€“ a tradition still carried out today.

Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services, including distinguished awards for cardiology, orthopedics and stroke care.

About CHI Saint Joseph Health CHI Saint Joseph Health, part of Catholic Health Initiatives, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 135 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes and home health agencies. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide.

CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to building healthier communities by elevating patient care through an integrated physical and behavioral health delivery system. CHI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.