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10/26/2025

We’re excited to share that Saint Joseph Health – Sleep Care Center in Lexington has welcomed Donna Crockett, MSN, APRN, NP-C, to its team. She has worked in nursing since 2010, including her tenure with Saint Joseph East since 2012, where she has served the emergency department, surgery department and sleep medicine department.

“While I've worked in various nursing settings, my focus for the past eight years has been in
sleep medicine. Through this work, I've come to understand the critical importance of sleep to overall health, and my love for sleep medicine has grown immensely. From the onset of my nurse practitioner journey, I knew I wanted to remain in this specialized field – it's very rewarding, and I've found my passion.”

Welcome to the team, Donna!

10/26/2025

Saint Joseph Berea caregivers held a Pink Out event yesterday to raise awareness about breast cancer during . Thanks to everyone who donned their pink wear in support of breast cancer prevention, research and awareness!

10/24/2025

This , we’re reminding women in Kentucky about the importance of early detection and knowing your risk for breast cancer. Thanks to mammography and genetic counseling, breast cancer can often be detected in its earliest stages when it is most treatable.

Last week, Dr. Jessica Croley with Saint Joseph Health – Cancer Center in Lexington joined WKYT mid-morning show hosts Destiny Quinn and Victor Puente to talk about breast cancer awareness and our Yes, Mamm! program, which provides free mammograms to uninsured and underinsured Kentuckians. Watch the segment below and call our HOPE line at (859) 313-4673 to learn more about our oncology services.

10/23/2025

In his role as chaplain at Saint Joseph London, Youmarcks “YouYou” Jacques says that meeting patients or their families where they are and creating a safe environment for them to share their feelings is his goal when providing spiritual care. His compassionate approach and care for others, no matter what they might be going through, is a key example of humankindness in action and our mission at work.

10/23/2025

What an incredible day! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation’s milestone 10th annual Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K on Saturday, October 11. Celebrating a decade of impact, we united with local cancer survivors, fighters and supporters – and together, we raised over $57,000! A special thanks to Amber Philpott- WKYT for returning this landmark year as our emcee and to our sponsors for their support in making this event a success.

These funds support our Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! programs, providing free mammograms and cervical screenings to the uninsured and underinsured across Kentucky. Thanks to you, these programs make a life-saving impact. Learn more: https://ow.ly/WZyZ50XgQFi.

10/22/2025

Rebecca Douglass, DO, performs panniculectomies to remove excess skin post-weight loss. Learn more benefits and tips for your weight loss journey in this HealthBreak.

10/22/2025

Thank you to all who joined us across Saint Joseph Health for a wonderful Blessing of the Rigs event earlier this week. Now in its fifth year, this event recognizes the first responders across our ministry and their selfless commitment to safety and patient care. Local EMS, fire and law enforcement received a box lunch and a non-denominational blessing for their response vehicles. 🚑🚁🚒

To the first responders serving our communities and patients, thank you for service.

10/21/2025

Excellence, innovation and humankindness at every touchpoint. We’re here for you.

10/18/2025

Flu season is no fun, but a flu shot can fix that. Get your flu vaccine sooner than later – viruses begin circulating in the fall and vaccines can take up to two weeks to build protective antibodies. Even after vaccinating, wash your hands frequently, cover coughs and sneezes and stay home when sick to help limit the spread.

10/17/2025

Sonja McCarty puts the numbers together with the people. The 27 year Saint Joseph veteran, based at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Orthopedics in Mount Sterling, travels among other Saint Joseph orthopedic clinics, from Lexington, Lebanon, Corbin and points in between.

Under her purview as clinic administrator of Saint Joseph Medical Group’s orthopedic line, patient experience metrics increased and critical goals were met—both significant factors in her being named the 2024 Leader of the Year for both Saint Joseph Medical Group and the Saint Joseph Health/CommonSpirit Kentucky ministry overall.

But to Sonja, those numbers simply mean this: “It’s supporting the managers in their roles so that they can support the caregivers to provide the best care to our patients.”

The key, Sonja said, is that everyone has a voice in the Saint Joseph ministry. “... I think when you let everybody have that voice, it really makes an impact and a difference,” she said. “And I think our organization allows that and encourages that.”

Read more about Sonja on our blog: https://ow.ly/uh4L50Xeolg

10/17/2025

Sonja McCarty puts the numbers together with the people. The 27 year Saint Joseph veteran, based at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Orthopedics in Mount Sterling, travels among other Saint Joseph orthopedic clinics, from Lexington, Lebanon, Corbin and points in between.

Under her purview as clinic administrator of Saint Joseph Medical Group’s orthopedic line, patient experience metrics increased and critical goals were met—both significant factors in her being named the 2024 Leader of the Year for both Saint Joseph Medical Group and the Saint Joseph Health/CommonSpirit Kentucky ministry overall.

But to Sonja, those numbers simply mean this: “It’s supporting the managers in their roles so that they can support the caregivers to provide the best care to our patients.”

The key, Sonja said, is that everyone has a voice in the Saint Joseph ministry. “... I think when you let everybody have that voice, it really makes an impact and a difference,” she said. “And I think our organization allows that and encourages that.”

Read more about Sonja on our blog: https://ow.ly/tmHh50Xeolh

10/16/2025

Menopause impacts muscle, bones and your heart. Dr. Rachael Kelsey has tips and tricks that can help. Learn more in this HealthBreak.

10/15/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation’s Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K. It was a powerful day coming together with local cancer survivors, fighters and supporters. Together, we raised over $57,000 to support local cancer survivors and patients through our Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! programs statewide. Thank you for helping us make an impact!

10/14/2025

Our annual Blessing of the Rigs event is around the corner! First responders are invited to attend this celebration at a designated Saint Joseph Health facility where we will be offering grab-and-go box lunches and a non-denominational blessing for responders and their response vehicles. View the attached flyer for more details and join us on October 21 for a celebration of our EMS, fire department and law enforcement teams!

10/14/2025

Saint Joseph Health is here for you. In our newest edition of Spirit of Health, meet the caregivers and leaders who serve our communities with humankindness; read how our teams came together to care for the London community after an EF-4 tornado struck Laurel County earlier this year; and hear from our providers why collaborative, patient-centered care is a core component of the services we bring to our communities.

As a member of CommonSpirit Health, we are proud to serve central and eastern Kentucky with compassion, excellence and humankindness. Read the fall edition here: https://ow.ly/8vob50X9UTH

10/12/2025

It's ! Arthritis, characterized by joint inflammation, impacts people of all ages and is associated with over 100 types of arthritic conditions. Our expert orthopedic and outpatient rehabilitation providers can provide effective treatment and support for patients affected by arthritis – find a provider or location today by visiting https://ow.ly/Sw6W50X9Q3a.

Discover how CommonSpirit Health is building healthy communities, advocating for the poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing happens.

10/11/2025

Think breast cancer only affects women of a certain age? Think again. While annual mammograms are standard for women ages 40 and up, breast cancer rates are alarmingly on the rise for women under 40. Early-onset breast cancer is often caught at later, harder-to-treat stages because routine screenings start later and symptoms can be easily missed.

Don't wait. Know the subtle signs like lumps, skin changes or ni**le abnormalities. Perform a monthly breast self-exam to check for visible changes, lumps or hard spots. Understand your risk factors, including family history. Lastly, spread the word – early detection is key, and with your help, we can raise awareness about the importance of breast screening.

Learn more about early-onset breast cancer, including its signs, risk factors and treatment methods on our blog:

Breast cancer in young women is on the rise. Learn about early-onset breast cancer symptoms, stages, risk factors, and treatment options to support early detection in women under 45.

10/03/2025

Saint Joseph Medical Group recently donated six sonography machines to Morehead State University in support of their Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Bachelor of Science program.

“This donation reflects our commitment to advancing health care education in Kentucky,” said Carmel Jones, MBA, CPA, CMPE, market president, Physician Enterprise. “By investing in Morehead State’s sonography students, we are helping prepare the next generation of imaging professionals who will care for patients in our communities for years to come.”

The donation will enhance hands-on learning opportunities and provide students with access to advanced imaging equipment as they prepare for careers in health care. As part of our mission, we’re proud to support our patients and communities by investing in the education of our future health care workers.

10/03/2025

During the month of September, our cancer centers in Bardstown, Lexington, London and Mount Sterling held Survivorship Day events to honor and celebrate the journey of survivorship. In their official return since the pandemic, all were welcome to attend these events, which aimed to foster connection, inspire hope and build community amongst survivors and their families.

Those attending enjoyed activities including outdoor picnics, family-friendly games, art parties, face painting, and also heard from fellow survivors–some of whom are part of our Saint Joseph family–who shared their stories in the spirit of hope and humankindness.

Survivorship Day is a celebration of strength, hope and healing, and we are still feeling uplifted by the time shared together. Thank you to our communities for coming together to enjoy this special day, and to our caregivers for bringing these events to fruition!

09/30/2025

Earlier this month, our Survivorship Day event at Saint Joseph Mount Sterling welcomed cancer survivors at any stage in their cancer journey for a community picnic recognizing and honoring survivorship. With an art workshop, activities for all ages and heartfelt support from caregivers with our cancer care team, attendees heard powerful testimonies from featured speakers and inspiring stories from across our ministry.

Survivorship Day is a celebration of strength, hope and healing. We are still feeling uplifted by the time shared with our patients and their families, our teams and our community. Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring and recognizing the journey of cancer survivors by celebrating this special day with us.

09/29/2025

Saint Joseph Health announced today that Jarrett B. Millsaps Jr., MBA, FACHE, has been selected as president of Saint Joseph East in Lexington and Saint Joseph Mount Sterling. Jarrett, a U.S. Navy veteran with over two decades of experience in the health care industry, will take over the leadership role at both hospitals on Oct. 20.

“As we continue to align Saint Joseph Health to the needs of Kentuckians, we are excited to welcome Jarrett to our ministry,” said Matt Grimshaw, MBA, president, Saint Joseph Health / CommonSpirit Kentucky. “He brings a history of strong and effective leadership in health care and we look forward to having him on board leading two of our hospitals.”

Jarrett is a Chattanooga native, but is excited to return to Lexington with his family.

“You couldn’t pick a better time to be on the Saint Joseph team,” he said. “Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Mount Sterling are jewels within central Kentucky, and I am excited about the potential for growth at both hospitals as we reinforce an amazing culture that puts humankindness toward our patients and our caregivers first.”

We’re thrilled to welcome Jarrett back to Kentucky as part of the Saint Joseph team!

09/26/2025

In loving memory, we invite you and your family to join us at the pavilion at Easy Walker Park on Sunday, October 5 at 3 p.m. for our annual Walk to Remember. Sponsored by The Avery Elizabeth Foundation, this community walk is for our cherished families who have known the unimaginable loss of a precious baby.

Join us for an afternoon of remembrance, support and connection. All are welcome to attend.

09/24/2025

Join our radiology team at Saint Joseph Health – where your expertise meets exceptional rewards!

🌟 $25K sign-on bonus*
💵 Up to $24K student loan forgiveness*
💼 Competitive pay
⏰ Flexible shifts/schedules
*for eligible positions

Join our passionate, dedicated teams at Saint Joseph Health and be part of a health care family that puts YOU first. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional, we want you to help us make a difference in the communities we serve.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today! https://ow.ly/K0Iv50X1FIX