CHI Sant Joseph facilities seek input from public

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/Press Release) – Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East are conducting their triannual Community Health Needs Assessment  in accordance with the federal requirements of the Affordable Care Act, and is seeking input from local communities.The survey, which will be live through mid-October, will allow for residents in Fayette County to share their thoughts on the important health issues impacting the area, and help hospital leadership better understand community needs.

“These survey results provide invaluable information to these facilities and will help us better understand the populations we serve,” said John Brothers, division vice president, Mission Integration. “We’re very much looking forward to hearing from our community.”

The results of the survey will help CHI Saint Joseph Health, public health representatives and community organizations better understand health concerns and guide improvement efforts.

To fill out the survey, click here.

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.

Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed full-service community hospital located in the southeastern section of Lexington, Kentucky. Established in 1983, the facility serves residents of central and eastern Kentucky.

At Saint Joseph East, ambulatory surgery, 24-hour emergency care and women’s health services are supported through a vast array of inpatient and outpatient programs.

Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed hospital located in Lexington, Kentucky. Established in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky, the facility serves residents of central and eastern Kentucky and is a nationally recognized tertiary medical center.

Saint Joseph Hospital is Lexington’s first hospital. The hospital’s original mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today.

About Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East is a 16-bed Level III NICU located in Lexington, Kentucky. Established in 2010, the facility serves residents of central and eastern Kentucky and is a state-of-the-art hospital dedicated exclusively to the health and well-being of women. The facility features patient- and family-centered design and amenities.