St. Claire HealthCare

St. Claire HealthCare opened its doors on July 1, 1963, as a comprehensive acute care hospital with 41 beds, 9 nurses, and 6 doctors representing three medical specialties (general practice, surgery, and internal medicine). Today, St. Claire HealthCare is more than just a hospital; it is an integrated healthcare system. St. Claire HealthCare is the largest employer in the region, with over 1,200 employees, including more than 125 physicians and nearly 70 advanced practice professionals representing over 30 medical specialties, and the numbers continue to grow. It includes the largest rural hospital in eastern Kentucky, seven primary care locations across five counties, a multi-specialty medical pavilion, two urgent care centers, a pediatric clinic, a retail pharmacy, a counseling center, a medical equipment and supply store, and an outpatient center. Additionally, St. Claire HealthCare provides home health and hospice services in eight of the eleven counties within its service area. All St. Claire HealthCare services are accredited by The Joint Commission. St. Claire HealthCare is a non-profit healthcare system sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame of America.