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Baptist Health Founded in 1924, Baptist Health has brought advanced medical technology, modern facilities, and many Baptist Health is the first health system in the U.S.

Baptist Health’s eight owned hospitals include more than 2,300 licensed beds in Corbin, Elizabethtown, La Grange, Lexington, Louisville, Paducah, Richmond and New Albany, Indiana. Baptist Health also operates the 410-bed Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville in Madisonville, Kentucky in a joint venture with Deaconess Health System based in Evansville, Indiana. Baptist Health employs more than 23,000 people in Kentucky and surrounding states. to have all of its hospitals recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center with either a Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence® designation for nursing excellence. Baptist Health’s employed provider network, Baptist Health Medical Group, has nearly 1,500 providers, including more than 750 physicians and more than 740 advanced practice clinicians. Baptist Health’s physician network also includes more than 2,000 independent physicians. Learn more at BaptistHealth.com. Commenting Policy: Baptist Health uses this page as a way to both share news with the community and to hear back from you. Baptist Health encourages open discussion and invites you to share your opinion on our posts; however, please be aware that a social media post on this page is public and seen by all. For your own privacy, do not post detailed, personal, or medical information. Baptist Health will monitor this page and reserves the right to remove any posts, graphics, comments, videos, photos, or any other content that:

Contain profanity, abusive, obscene, or inappropriate language or statements. Contain misinformation, or are off-topic or subject matter.-Contain spam or are simply designed to advertise or promote a service or product that does not pertain to Baptist Health. Are false or defamatory statements about any individual, community, company, or organization.-Are personal attacks or do not show respect and consideration for others’ privacy or are likely to offend or provoke others. Promotes violence or that are considered to be harassing.-Identify patients or could be used to identify patients in any way.-Identify Baptist Health employees, contractors, or staff in defamatory, abusive, derogatory, or generally negative terms. Break the law or promote illegal or questionable activities, including copyright and fair use laws. Offers unauthorized medical advice or tips. Baptist Health may also block users that repeatedly post any of the previously mentioned topics. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to connecting with each of you! Any health information provided is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have a medical emergency, call 911 or your health care provider immediately. If you have a question regarding this page or anything on it, please email us at [email protected]

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06/11/2026

Donor generosity is helping shape the future of nursing education and patient care at Baptist Health Richmond. 💙 In this impact video, Judy Ponder, DNP, director of education and professional development at Baptist Health Richmond, shares how donor support brought the Commonwealth Credit Union Experiential Simulation Lab to life. This innovative space gives healthcare staff opportunities to practice skills, respond to real-life patient scenarios and strengthen their ability to provide safe, high-quality care.

Watch the video to see how philanthropy is making a difference for our staff, patients and community.

Learn more about how you can support Nursing Excellence: https://bit.ly/41cVJim

05/11/2026

🏈 Keep the team spirit high and the flu symptoms low. Baptist Health Urgent & Virtual Care is here to support you like a good coach. To view wait times, check in online for in-person care, or start a Video Visit or eVisit, go to www.BaptistHealth.com/CareAnywhere.

🌟 We're hiring! Come meet us this November.Looking for a career in healthcare where you can make a difference every day?...
01/11/2026

🌟 We're hiring! Come meet us this November.

Looking for a career in healthcare where you can make a difference every day? Our team will be at the following career fairs and events this month — stop by to learn more about opportunities at Baptist Health.

November Career Events:

11/04 | JCTC 2nd Annual Find Your Fit Career & Education Healthcare Fair – Louisville, KY
11/04 | Baptist Health Lexington RN On-Site Hiring Event (ON SITE HIRING EVENT-Experienced Nurse) – Lexington, KY
11/05 | Baptist Health Corbin RN On-Site Hiring Event (Registered Nurse (RN) – On-Site Hiring Event) – Corbin, KY
11/06 | WKU Physical Therapy Career Fair – Bowling Green, KY

Whether you're beginning your career or looking for your next step, Baptist Health offers a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and the chance to be part of a mission-driven team.

Learn more and apply today: BaptistHealth.com/Careers

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31/10/2026

A little preparation can help make Halloween a safe and fun night for everyone! 🎃 Before heading out to trick-or-treat, keep these simple safety tips in mind for a spooktacular evening.

We love celebrating Halloween with the communities we serve! 🎃👻 Several of our Baptist Health hospitals have enjoyed hos...
31/10/2026

We love celebrating Halloween with the communities we serve! 🎃👻 Several of our Baptist Health hospitals have enjoyed hosting Trunk or Treat events this year, bringing families together for some festive fun.

These photos capture the fun at Baptist Health Floyd, where hospital teams decorated trunks and handed out candy to hundreds of children. 🧡

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30/10/2026

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30/10/2026

Feeling boo? We’re here for you. To view wait times and check in online for in-person care or start a Video Visit or eVisit go to www.BaptistHealth.com/CareAnywhere

28/10/2026

Across Kentucky and southern Indiana, philanthropic support is helping Baptist Health invest in the future of healthcare.🏥 At Baptist Health Paducah, expanded surgical services and advanced technology will help enhance care for patients throughout the region. This is just one example of how generous benefactors across our system make it possible to grow programs, invest in innovative technology and meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Watch this video from Baptist Health Paducah to learn more and visit the link to discover how philanthropy is making an impact across Baptist Health. https://bit.ly/4wsISW7

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