Saint Joseph Medical Group Donates Sonography Machines to Morehead

LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 24, 2025) – Saint Joseph Medical Group donated six sonography machines this week to Morehead State University to support the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Bachelor of Science program. The donation will enhance hands-on learning opportunities and provide students with access to advanced imaging equipment as they prepare for careers in health care.

The program combines classroom instruction with clinical training, offering concentrations in areas such as Abdomen/Vascular or Abdomen/OB-GYN. Graduates of the program consistently perform above state and national averages in exam pass rates and job placement.

“This donation reflects our commitment to advancing health care education in Kentucky,” said Carmel Jones, MBA, CPA, CMPE, market president, Physician Enterprise. “By investing in Morehead State’s sonography students, we are helping prepare the next generation of imaging professionals who will care for patients in our communities for years to come.”

This gift highlights Saint Joseph Medical Group’s commitment to strengthening health care education and providing health care professionals of tomorrow with the experience they need to excel in their studies and field.

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 the Saint Joseph Medical Group

Saint Joseph Medical Group is the employed provider network of Saint Joseph Health with 88 locations in 17 communities throughout central and eastern Kentucky.

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