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Welcome to Saint Joseph East

150 N. Eagle Creek Drive • Lexington, KY 40509 • 859.967.5000

In December of 1998, Catholic Health Initiatives and Saint Joseph Hospital purchased Jewish Hospital Lexington and renamed it Saint Joseph East. Ten years later, it is now one of eight hospitals that make up Saint Joseph Health System.

The Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East
Unlike any women's facility in the state, The Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East is a state-of-the-art maternity building to open March 29, 2010.  Featuring patient centered design and amenities, with the entire family's comfort in mind, it will offer the outstanding patient experience that Saint Joseph has always delivered.  The facility will be dedicated exclusively to women's services. 

Our Grand Opening Celebration will take place during the 11th Annual Maternity Fair on May 8, 2010.

  • 12 Labor/Delivery/Recovery Rooms
  • 3 Cesarean Section Rooms
  • 28 Post Partum Rooms
  • 28-Crib Well Baby Nursery
  • 16-Bay Level II NICU
  • 10 Bed Antepartum Rooms
  • Separate Waiting Rooms for Labor/Delivery and Post Partum
  • Special Waiting Area for Expecting Dads
  • Ground Floor featuring Physician Office Space, Gift Shop, Education Center, and Courtyard

Women's Hospital Careers
We are currently recruiting for experienced OB nurses for our new Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East. Learn if there is an opportunity for you to join the experienced team at the brand new Women's Hospital opening in March. Benefits include: Excellent salaries and competitive benefits; tuition reimbursement; referral bonus program for eligible positions; on-site daycare (Saint Joseph Hospital campus); free parking; and special employee rate at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (off Harrodsburg Rd.) & Doubletree Guest Suites (off Richmond Rd.). EOE


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