St. Claire Healthcare

St. Claire opened its doors on July 1, 1963, as a general acute care hospital with 41 beds, 9 nurses and 6 physicians representing 3 medical specialties (General Practice, Surgery and Internal Medicine).

Today UK St. Claire is the largest employer in the region, with over 1,650 staff members, including a growing medical staff of more than 200 physicians and nearly 102 advanced practice professionals representing more than 35 medical specialties. It includes the largest rural hospital in Northeastern Kentucky, seven primary care locations located within five counties, a multi-specialty medical pavilion, two urgent care centers, a pediatrics clinic, as well as a retail pharmacy, counseling center, medical equipment and supply store, and an outpatient center. Additionally, UKSC provides home health and hospice services in eight counties within its 11-county service region.  

All UK St. Claire services are accredited by the Joint Commission.