BARDSTOWN, Ky. (Nov. 26, 2024) – Flaget Memorial Hospital, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana (LFK) to acquire the Zimmer Biomet ROSA® Knee System, a state-of-the-art orthopedic robot designed to enhance knee replacement surgeries. This new robot will bring cutting-edge technology to Bardstown and surrounding communities, ensuring that patients have access to the latest advancements in orthopedic care.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana for this transformational grant,” said Jennifer Nolan, president, Flaget Memorial Hospital. “With this new technology, our surgeons will have advanced tools that provide real-time feedback and precision, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. This technology will not only enhance the care we provide but also support our efforts to attract and retain top orthopedic talent in our region.”
The new system offers a revolutionary approach to knee replacement surgery, providing surgeons with objective soft tissue feedback and precise bone resections that support optimal knee function. Real-time data aids in informed decision-making during surgery, leading to better alignment and positioning, which is critical to the success and longevity of knee replacements.
Flaget Memorial Hospital will use this advanced technology to address the growing need for knee replacements, which has been increasing at an annual rate of 4.2% in the hospital’s service area.
“I am very optimistic about bringing robotic assisted surgery to our community,” said Sanjiv Mehta, MD, CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Orthopedics in Bardstown. “This state-of-the-art enhanced technology will potentially return our patients to their higher quality of life and functional outcome.”
“The Legacy Foundation is committed to supporting initiatives that lead to healthier, more resilient communities,” said Anne Monell, executive director, Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana. “We are proud to partner with Flaget Memorial Hospital in bringing this advanced orthopedic technology to the area, as it aligns with our mission to foster health equity and access to high-quality care for all, especially the vulnerable. We are excited to see the positive impact this technology will have on patients in Bardstown and beyond.”
The acquisition of the ROSA Knee System also plays an important role in Flaget Memorial Hospital’s ability to recruit and retain top-tier orthopedic surgeons. The hospital recently welcomed two experienced orthopedic surgeons to its team. By offering advanced technology like the ROSA Knee System, Flaget Memorial Hospital reinforces its commitment to being a leader in orthopedic care and meeting the community’s evolving health care needs.
About Flaget Memorial Hospital
Flaget Memorial Hospital, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, is a 52-bed facility located in Bardstown, Kentucky. Established in 1951 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, the facility serves residents of Nelson, Hardin, Marion, Washington, Spencer, Bullitt and LaRue counties. The facility is also home to Nelson County’s first full-service cancer center and is nationally recognized for orthopedic and surgical care, as well as inpatient satisfaction.
About the Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana
Originally established as a fundraising foundation in the 1980s, it supported the facilities, services and programs of Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Over time it became the Jewish Hospital and St. Mary’s Foundation, and then in 2019, when the former Jewish & St. Mary's Healthcare facilities were divested to the University of Louisville, it became a community grantmaking foundation known as the Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana.
The Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana (LFK) cultivates healthy communities for all, especially those who are vulnerable, through impact-driven philanthropy. The Foundation makes charitable grants in six area counties: Jefferson, Shelby, Bullitt, Nelson, and Hardin in Kentucky, and Clark in Indiana. LFK is part of CHI Saint Joseph Health in Lexington, which is part of CommonSpirit Health, a national healthcare system.
For more information about LFK and its initiatives, visit legacyfoundationky.org.
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Publish date:
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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