Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Jessamine Receive $70,000 Grant to Support Pediatric Care

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 23, 2025) – The Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation, on behalf of the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Jessamine, has received a $70,000 grant from WHAS Crusade for Children to enhance pediatric care at two of its local facilities – the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Jessamine. The funding will be used to purchase critical medical equipment that strengthens the hospitals’ ability to provide timely, lifesaving care to the youngest and most vulnerable patients.

At Saint Joseph Jessamine, nearly 25% of emergency department visits involve patients under the age of 18. To meet the needs of these young patients, the grant will fund the purchase of an infant warmer – essential for stabilizing newborns and infants requiring immediate medical attention.

At the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East, where nearly 1,400 births took place last year, the grant will support the purchase of an ultrasound machine for the Birth Center. This tool plays a critical role in evaluating high-risk pregnancies and laboring mothers, allowing clinicians to make fast, informed decisions and provide potentially life-saving diagnoses during delivery.

These additions are vital for improving the diagnosis, treatment and care of both full-term and at-risk infants.

“We are so grateful for the continued support of WHAS Crusade for Children,” said Jennifer Nolan, Ed.D., president of Saint Joseph East. “This funding allows us to care for our patients with the right tools, at the right time – especially when seconds matter the most for newborns and children.”

This grant represents a continued partnership between the two organizations to improve health outcomes for pediatric patients and provide critical support to local families.

“We are proud to stand alongside the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Jessamine in their mission to care for the most vulnerable patients,” said Dawn Lee, President, and CEO of the WHAS Crusade for Children. “This grant will help to ensure that families have access to the high-quality, personalized care that their children deserve.”

To learn more about how you can support Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Jessamine, visit www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/saint-joseph-hospital-foundation.

About Saint Joseph Health

Saint Joseph Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory Care Center. The hospitals in Saint Joseph Health are Flaget Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Jessamine, Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services to build a healthier future for all. Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East is a 16-bed Level III NICU located in Lexington, Kentucky. Established in 2010, the facility serves residents of central and eastern Kentucky and is a state-of-the-art hospital dedicated exclusively to the health and well-being of women. The facility features patient- and family-centered design and amenities.

About Saint Joseph Jessamine

Saint Joseph Jessamine is located in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Established in 2009, the Saint Joseph Jessamine RJ Corman Ambulatory Care Center serves residents of Jessamine, Boyle, Fayette and Garrard counties. The facility is Jessamine County’s first and only full-service, 24/7 emergency room, and also offers primary care and a full range of services.

About Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation

Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation supports Saint Joseph Health’s drive for excellence by inspiring donors to make a tangible difference through their philanthropic investment in outstanding patient care facilities and services, the education of caregivers, advanced clinical research and improved access to quality medical care.

About the WHAS Crusade for Children

The WHAS Crusade for Children, established by WHAS-TV in 1954, raises money for agencies, hospitals and schools that make life better for children with special needs. In its first 70 years, the Crusade has raised $211 million. Thanks to generous contributions of goods and services, the Crusade returns 100% of all donations to organizations that serve children with special needs in Kentucky and southern Indiana. Fire departments raise nearly 60% of the donations each year by staging roadblocks and hosting other fundraising events.

Millions of children have been helped by the Crusade since 1954.  The WHAS Crusade for Children, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity.  Gifts are tax-deductible as permitted by law.

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