Saint Joseph Hospital, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, is a 433-bed hospital located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, Saint Joseph Hospital was Lexington’s first hospital and serves residents of central and eastern Kentucky.
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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 – 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.
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Learn MoreWe treat a full range of orthopedic conditions affecting the hips, knees, spine, shoulders, hands, wrists, feet and ankles.
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Learn MoreThe cancer care center at Saint Joseph Hospital combines advanced technology with personalized, compassionate care.
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aint Joseph Hospital’s Creating Safer Neighborhoods initiative has awarded two Youth Service Mini-Grants to local grassroots organizations, Box2Box and Exhilarating Inc.
Read More Additional information about CHI Saint Joseph Health Announces Youth Service Grant Recipients
Southeastern Kentucky families in need of critical care for their premature babies and those with other special needs now have access to a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as Saint Joseph London blessed and opened its new $1.8 million nursery.
Read More Additional information about Saint Joseph London Celebrates New Neonatal Specialty Nursery
Continuing Care Hospital has been selected as a recipient of the 2023 Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) Quality Award. The hospital was recognized for the 11th time during the KHA Town Hall on Wed., May 17.
Read More Additional information about Continuing Care Hospital Receives KHA Quality Award for 11th TimeNew and existing patients can now schedule a virtual care appointment with a CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group provider.
