Saint Joseph Hospital Virtual Tour
Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital, including our history as Lexington's first hospital, key health care services and advanced medical technology in this virtual tour.
Saint Joseph Hospital
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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Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital
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.
Services & Specialties
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Primary Care
Our primary care providers are here to listen, to lean on and to provide the expert care to keep you and you family well.
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Orthopedic Care
We treat a full range of orthopedic conditions affecting the hips, knees, spine, shoulders, hands, wrists, feet and ankles.
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Express Care
Sick or injured? Just walk in. For life's non-threatening ailments and injuries, from stitchest to sprains, Express Care is right around the corner.
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Cancer Care
The cancer care center at Saint Joseph Hospital combines advanced technology with personalized, compassionate care.
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Heart & Vascular Care
Learn more about diagnostic testing services and treatment for heart and vascular conditions.
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Women's Care & Maternity
Our providers are attuned to the unique aspects of caring for women of all ages, from puberty and pregnancy through menopause and advanced age.
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Find a Provider
Find a primary care provider or specialist near you in our extensive network of clinics and hospitals.
Latest News
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling Now Offering Lapiplasty® Surgical Procedure
MAR 21, 2025Saint Joseph Mount Sterling is expanding its surgical services with the addition of Lapiplasty®, a cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure for bunion correction that reduces recovery time and helps patients return to their routines faster.
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Saint Joseph East Receives Kentucky Hospital Association 2025 Quality Award
MAR 20, 2025Saint Joseph East received a 2025 Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) Quality Award on Wednesday, March 19, recognized in the Acute Care Hospital (100-250 Beds) category. This is the first time the facility has received a KHA Quality Award.
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Saint Joseph Berea Awards Grants to Two Local Nonprofits
MAR 17, 2025Saint Joseph Berea has awarded $26,000 in grant funding to Hospice Care Plus and Sustainable Berea to improve the health and well-being of Berea residents.
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New and existing patients can now schedule a virtual care appointment with a CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group provider.