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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:

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14/02/2026

Don’t let winter get in the way of love this Valentine’s Day. If you’re feeling under the weather, Baptist Health Urgent & Virtual Care is here for you. To view wait times and check in online for in-person care, or start a Video Visit or eVisit, go to BaptistHealth.com/CareAnywhere

13/02/2026

Baptist Health Sports Medicine is looking forward to working with USA Gymnastics athletes at 2026 Winter Cup February 21-22 at the Convention Center! For tickets visit wintercup.com

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that are all around us — in air, water and even the food we eat. Learn what cur...
13/02/2026

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that are all around us — in air, water and even the food we eat. Learn what current research says about potential health concerns and simple ways to reduce your exposure in everyday life.

Learn what microplastics are, how exposure occurs, potential health concerns, and steps you can take to reduce contact with these tiny environmental particles.

12/02/2026

This Valentine’s Day, the simplest way to show you care might be washing your hands, covering that cough, or booking a Video Visit before small symptoms turn into bigger setbacks.

To view wait times and check in online for in-person care, or to start a Video Visit or e-Visit, go to BaptistHealth.com/CareAnywhere.

Fever? Chills? Take care of the flu in-person or virtually with one of our Baptist Health Urgent and Virtual Care provid...
12/02/2026

Fever? Chills? Take care of the flu in-person or virtually with one of our Baptist Health Urgent and Virtual Care providers. View wait times and check in online for in-person care at BaptistHealth.com/CareAnywhere

11/02/2026

Knowing your risk is power. At Baptist Health Floyd, we help women better understand their breast cancer risk through genetic testing and personalized risk assessments. It all begins with a few questions at your routine mammogram and can lead to earlier detection and more informed care decisions.

Not every health concern needs an emergency room visit. Knowing where to go can save you time, money, and stress while s...
10/02/2026

Not every health concern needs an emergency room visit. Knowing where to go can save you time, money, and stress while still getting the care you need.

From your doctor’s office to urgent care and virtual options like eVisits, we’re here to help you choose the right care at the right time.

Explore your care options and get started here:
https://www.baptisthealth.com/care-services/types-of-care

❤️ Your heart works nonstop for you, so let’s give it the attention it deserves. Recognizing the 9 signs of an unhealthy...
09/02/2026

❤️ Your heart works nonstop for you, so let’s give it the attention it deserves. Recognizing the 9 signs of an unhealthy heart can make all the difference in getting help early.

Explore the signs of heart problems and the symptoms that often appear early, with guidance to help you understand when to seek medical care.

08/02/2026

🏈 No worries, Baptist Health Urgent & Virtual Care is on your team! To view wait times and check in online for in-person care, or to start a Video Visit or e-Visit, go to BaptistHealth.com/CareAnywhere.

With ER volumes higher than usual, we want you to feel confident about your care options. From primary care and virtual ...
07/02/2026

With ER volumes higher than usual, we want you to feel confident about your care options. From primary care and virtual visits to urgent care and emergency care, this article explains when each type of care is appropriate and how to choose the right option for your situation.

Explore healthcare choices from primary care to the ER and find the right care for every need in your community.

High blood pressure often has no obvious symptoms, yet it can significantly impact your health. Knowing the signs can he...
06/02/2026

High blood pressure often has no obvious symptoms, yet it can significantly impact your health. Knowing the signs can help you act early and protect your heart.

Discover key high blood pressure symptoms and warning signs of hypertension. Understand how blood pressure affects your health and when to see a doctor.

06/02/2026

Winter sports are heating up everywhere and so are sprains and strains. Baptist Health Urgent & Virtual Care has you covered. To view wait times and check in online for in-person care, or to start a Video Visit or e-Visit, go to BaptistHealth.com/CareAnywhere.

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Founded in 1924, Baptist Health has brought advanced medical technology, modern facilities, and many of the region's most prominent physicians and medical professionals to the commonwealth and surrounding communities for nearly a century. Headquartered in Louisville, the Baptist Health family has grown to include nine hospitals, with more than 2,700 beds, located in Corbin, La Grange, Lexington, Louisville, Madisonville, Paducah, Richmond, Kentucky; in New Albany, Indiana; and our latest addition, Baptist Health Hardin, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Our full-spectrum health system includes a network of more than 3,000 employed and affiliated physicians and advanced practice clinicians providing healthcare in more than 300 locations. In addition to inpatient hospital care, we have outpatient diagnostic and surgery centers; physician practices; Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine and Physical Therapy clinics; Home Care; wellness centers; and digital health services, including Baptist Health Virtual Care.

Within our service areas, Baptist Health ranks No. 1 in number of births, hospital admissions, emergency visits, cancer patients, and open heart surgeries.

Baptist Health is the only health system in the U.S. 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.