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

Enhancing Pediatric Care: WHAS Crusade for Children Grants ,000 to Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation

LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a significant move to bolster pediatric care in the central Kentucky region, the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation has secured a ,000 grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children. This funding will specifically benefit two local healthcare facilities: the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Jessamine. The grant aims to enhance these hospitals’ capabilities in providing vital medical services to their youngest patients, particularly those in urgent need of care.

A noteworthy statistic illustrates the critical nature of this initiative: approximately 25% of emergency department visits at Saint Joseph Jessamine involve patients under the age of 18. To address the specific needs of this demographic, the grant will finance the acquisition of an infant warmer. This indispensable piece of medical equipment is crucial in stabilizing newborns and infants who require immediate medical attention, thereby significantly improving their chances of survival.

In tandem, the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East, which experienced nearly 1,400 births in the previous year, will utilize a portion of the funds to procure a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine for its Birth Center. This advanced tool is instrumental in evaluating high-risk pregnancies and monitoring laboring mothers. The enhanced imaging capabilities will enable clinicians to make swift, informed decisions, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes for both mothers and infants during the critical moments of delivery.

These advancements signify more than just the procurement of equipment; they represent a concerted effort to refine the diagnosis, treatment, and overall care for both full-term and at-risk infants. Jennifer Nolan, Ed.D., president of Saint Joseph East, expressed her gratitude for the continued partnership with WHAS Crusade for Children, highlighting the importance of having the right tools to provide timely care, especially in situations where every second counts.

Dawn Lee, president and CEO of the WHAS Crusade for Children, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to support local healthcare providers in their mission to deliver personalized and high-quality care to vulnerable children. “This grant will help ensure that families have access to the medical resources their children deserve,” she stated.

The collaboration between the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation and WHAS Crusade for Children not only underscores a shared mission to improve pediatric health outcomes but also offers essential support to families in the community.

For those interested in supporting the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Jessamine, further information is available at Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation. This initiative represents a pivotal step toward enhancing pediatric care, emphasizing the importance of community support in fostering a healthier future for the region’s children.