Saint Joseph London Receives $23,000 Grant to Enhance Pediatric Care in the Emergency Department

LONDON, Ky. (July 23, 2025) – The Saint Joseph London Foundation, on behalf of Saint Joseph London, has received a $23,000 grant from WHAS Crusade for Children to help improve pediatric care within the emergency department, benefiting the youngest patients of Laurel County and surrounding communities.

The WHAS Crusade for Children grant will fund the purchase of a rapid infuser, which quickly delivers large volumes of warmed blood and fluids in emergency situations where rapid and severe blood loss occurs. Nearly 25 percent of trauma patients in the emergency department are under 18 years old. With this equipment, staff will be able to quickly respond and treat the most vulnerable pediatric patients, when the minutes matter most.

“We’re incredibly grateful for this grant, which allows us to invest in vital equipment that enhances our ability to care for seriously ill children,” said John Yanes, FACHE, CPPS, president of Saint Joseph London. “Thanks to the generosity of the WHAS Crusade for Children, our care teams will be better equipped to respond swiftly and effectively when every second counts.”

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

“Having the right equipment available in a crisis can make all the difference for young patients,” said Dawn Lee, president and CEO, WHAS Crusade for Children. “We’re proud to support Saint Joseph London by helping to further equip their emergency department with technology that increases the quality of care for every patient.”

To learn more about how you can support Saint Joseph London, visit www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/donate-now-give-to-saint-joseph-london-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 Saint Joseph London

Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed full-service hospital located in London, Kentucky. Established in 1926, the facility serves patients from southeastern Kentucky, including those from Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Whitley, Knox and Pulaski counties. The current $152 million regional hospital opened in 2010, and offers all private patient rooms, with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment.

About Saint Joseph London Foundation

Saint Joseph London 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.

###