MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (Jan. 2, 2026) – At 3:03 p.m. on January 1, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling delivered its first baby of 2026. Jeralin Iricks of Mount Sterling welcomed Sophia Rose. Sophia weighed 8 lbs 4 oz. and was 21 inches long.
In 2025, the Saint Joseph Mount Sterling welcomed 265 babies.
For more information on maternity care services at Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, call 859-497-5000 or visit CommonSpirit.org/SaintJosephMountSterling.
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 Mount Sterling
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling is a 42-bed community hospital located in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Established in 1918, the facility serves residents of Montgomery, Bath, Menifee, Powell and Rowan counties. An investment of $60 million opened the current facility in 2011.
For employees and providers
About CommonSpirit
- Our story
- Our leaders
- Investor resources
- News
- Health blog
- Careers We're hiring!