CHI Saint Joseph East

Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed, full-service community hospital located in the southeastern section of Lexington, Kentucky. As part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, it offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services. These services meet the diverse healthcare needs of Fayette County and surrounding areas.

Key Services and Specialties

• Emergency Care: Saint Joseph East provides 24/7 emergency services staffed by expert emergency medicine physicians and nurses, ensuring prompt and efficient care for urgent medical conditions.
• Women's Health: The Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East is dedicated exclusively to women's health, offering a full range of services from adolescence through advanced age including maternity care, prenatal education, and lactation support.
• Cancer Care: The Cancer Care Center combines advanced technology with personalized, compassionate care including education, counseling, and support groups to assist patients and families with a cancer diagnosis.
• Heart and Vascular Care: Offers diagnostic testing and treatment for heart and vascular conditions, featuring a catheterization lab staffed by a gold-standard cardiac team providing lifesaving care.
• Orthopedic Care: Treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions affecting hips, knees, spine, shoulders, hands, wrists, feet, and ankles with comprehensive musculoskeletal care.
• Weight Loss Surgery: The Center for Weight Loss Surgery offers expert support and care to individuals aiming to achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Accreditations and Recognitions

Saint Joseph East has been acknowledged for its excellence and quality of care with several accolades. It was recognized as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for 2024 for outstanding patient outcomes. The hospital was also named High Performing in hip replacement and pneumonia by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-2024.

Additionally, it is accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons, underscoring its commitment to cancer care standards.

Community Engagement

Actively involved in the Lexington community, Saint Joseph East awards grants to local nonprofits aimed at improving health and well-being. In February 2025, it awarded $330,420 in grant funding to eight local nonprofit organizations. Recipients included Bluegrass Care Navigators, Bluegrass Council of the Blind, and the Hope Center, Inc.

Location

Saint Joseph East is situated in:

• Lexington, KY, USA

Contact Information

The hospital's address is 150 N. Eagle Creek Drive, Lexington, KY 40509. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 859.967.5000.