About:

Baptist Health began as a single hospital in 1924 with the opening of the 120-bed Kentucky Baptist Hospital in Louisville. The system was formed following the opening in 1953 of the 117-bed Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah and the 1954 opening of the 173-bed Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Trover Health System in Madisonville joined the Baptist family in September 2012. Today Baptist Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Kentucky.

Mission:

The mission of Baptist Health is to exemplify our Christian heritage of providing quality healthcare services by enhancing the health of the people and the communities we serve.

Vision:

The vision of Baptist Health is to be nationally recognized as the healthcare leader in Kentucky.

Values:

Baptist Health will live out its Christ-centered mission and achieve its vision guided by integrity, respect, stewardship, excellence and collaboration.