Saint Joseph East Welcomes First Baby of 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 1, 2026) – At 1:31 a.m. on January 1, Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East delivered its first baby of 2026. Dalton and Hadlee Ritchie from Winchester welcomed Kennedy Rayne. Kennedy weighed 8 lbs 7 oz. and was 21 inches long.

In 2025, the Women’s Hospital welcomed 1,439 babies.

For more information on maternity care services at the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East, call 859-967-5000 or visit CommonSpirit.org/SaintJosephHealth.

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 Saint Joseph East

Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed full service community hospital located in the southeastern section of Lexington, KY. Established in 1983, the facility serves residents of central and eastern Kentucky. At Saint Joseph East, ambulatory surgery, 24-hour emergency care and women’s health services are supported through a vast array of inpatient and outpatient programs.