Baptist Health Lexington, Lexington KY | Nearby Businesses

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1740 Nicholasville Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
859-260-6100 or toll free at 877-374-4224

Opened in 1962, the Albert B. Chandler Hospital along Rose Street at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky is a component of the UK HealthCare. It is named for twice-former Governor of Kentucky A. B. "Happy" Chandler. The 569-bed medical facility features the Markey Cancer Center, the Kentucky Children's Hospital, the Gill Heart Institute, the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute and the Center for Advanced Surgery.The hospital is the only Level I trauma center in central and eastern Kentucky, and the only facility in the region to play host to a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit for infants. It also includes a 100-bed intensive care facility and 17 operating rooms.Ground was broken for the hospital in 1955, when Governor Chandler recommended that the Kentucky General Assembly appropriate $5 million for the creation of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and a medical center at the university. This was completed after a series of studies were conducted that highlighted the health needs of the citizens, as well as the need to train more physicians for the state.

Opened in 1962, the Albert B. Chandler Hospital along Rose Street at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky is a component of the UK HealthCare. It is named for twice-former Governor of Kentucky A. B. "Happy" Chandler. The 569-bed medical facility features the Markey Cancer Center, the Kentucky Children's Hospital, the Gill Heart Institute, the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute and the Center for Advanced Surgery.The hospital is the only Level I trauma center in central and eastern Kentucky, and the only facility in the region to play host to a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit for infants. It also includes a 100-bed intensive care facility and 17 operating rooms.Ground was broken for the hospital in 1955, when Governor Chandler recommended that the Kentucky General Assembly appropriate $5 million for the creation of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and a medical center at the university. This was completed after a series of studies were conducted that highlighted the health needs of the citizens, as well as the need to train more physicians for the state.

UK Neurology provides diagnostic evaluation, treatment and management for conditions related to the central and peripheral nervous systems (brain, spine and all extremities). As part of the multidisciplinary team at the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, our neurology specialists now work with neurosurgeons and orthopaedic specialists to diagnose and treat complex neurological and neuromuscular diseases such as Parkinson's disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and stroke.

Kurt brought in by ambulance at 2 a.m. due to abdominal and chest pain. EKG looks fine. Sky high BP. Waiting for more test results.

The Markey Cancer Center is located in Lexington, Kentucky and is working towards the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer. It is a component of the UK HealthCare. It was established in 1985, but has since grown to 28 departments, eight colleges, and has 150 employees. Markey has four distinct facilities located within three buildings, totaling to an estimated 200,000 square feet of space.LocationThe Markey Cancer Center is located on the University of Kentucky's campus. It is found on the north central side of the UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital.OriginsMarkey Cancer Center was preceded by the McDowell Cancer Network, which focused on community outreach and education. This was established in 1975. In 1975, the McDowell Cancer Network received a P30 Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Markey Cancer Center was officially established in 1983, on the foundation of the McDowell Cancer Network. In 1995, it was awarded a P20 Cancer Center Planning Grant. In 1990, the Kentucky Cancer Registry (KCR) was added on to Markey to monitor cancer levels within the state of Kentucky.Markey receives its namesake from Lucille P. Markey. She was the owner of the Calumet Farm, a prestigious horse farm located in Lexington, Kentucky. Before her death, she started the Lucille P. Markey Charitable Trust to benefit medical research.FacilitiesThe Markey Cancer Center includes four individual facilities within three different buildings. These facilities are the Ben F. Roach Cancer Care Facility, the Dorothy Enslow Combs Cancer Research Facility, the M. Margrite Davis and Ralph E. Mills Magnetic Imaging and Spectroscopy Center, and the Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson Cancer facility for Women. These four facilities comprise the Markey Cancer Center Complex, all working together on the prevention, treatment and cure for cancer.

Redpoint Medical PSC is a special medical services facility located in Lexington, Kentucky, and is devoted to occupational medicine, travel medicine, and immigration exam services. Please take a moment to learn more about our staff and the treatment concepts under which we operate.

Artemesia Acupuncture Clinic has been Voted the BEST ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC IN LEXINGTON. Professional care is provided by only nationally and state-board-certified practitioners.

My passion is helping people achieve better health and wellness through Lifestyle Medicine. I offer nutritional counseling using a Whole Food, Plant-Based approach, teaching Mind-Body skills such as meditation and mindfulness practices, and evaluating and treating non-surgical musculoskeletal issues involving the spine, joints, and muscles. Proper diet, control of stress, and exercise can help people prevent, improve, or reverse many diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity, arthritis, chronic pain, and many others.

Opened in 1962, the Albert B. Chandler Hospital along Rose Street at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky is a component of the UK HealthCare. It is named for twice-former Governor of Kentucky A. B. "Happy" Chandler. The 569-bed medical facility features the Markey Cancer Center, the Kentucky Children's Hospital, the Gill Heart Institute, the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute and the Center for Advanced Surgery.The hospital is the only Level I trauma center in central and eastern Kentucky, and the only facility in the region to play host to a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit for infants. It also includes a 100-bed intensive care facility and 17 operating rooms.Ground was broken for the hospital in 1955, when Governor Chandler recommended that the Kentucky General Assembly appropriate $5 million for the creation of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and a medical center at the university. This was completed after a series of studies were conducted that highlighted the health needs of the citizens, as well as the need to train more physicians for the state.

The mission of University Health Service is to provide preventive and primary health care and education to the students and other members of the University of Kentucky and communities in a manner which exhibits compassion, professionalism and excellence. Follow us on TWITTER http://twitter.com/UHSPaws

Baby Health Service celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2014. Started as a milk supply service by a group of six women, Baby Health Service is now a full service pediatric health clinic overseen by a board of over 50 women who serve as rotating volunteers in our clinic and lead all fundraising efforts to support our operations. Nine volunteer physicians from our local community see our sick children daily from 7:30am-9am. Two employed Nurse Practitioners provide the following services: - annual physical exams -sports physicals -vaccines -developmental screening -hearing and vision screening -overweight and obesity coaching -sick child consultations Fun Facts! -2014 provided care of over 2200 children -Served children from over 42 nations -Dr. Bill Underwood, our longest serving physician, has volunteered with us for over 49 years! -In-house pharmacy and lab services -Large community garden -Named Fayette county 2014 Public Health Hero

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