Baptist Health Lexington, a 391-bed tertiary care facility, is also a major medical research and education center. Established in 1954, Baptist Health Lexington is recognized for its excellence in heart care and cancer care, and the hospital’s Clinical Research Center conducts groundbreaking research in both fields.

Baptist Health Lexington continues to lead in maternity care, having delivered nearly 160,000 babies. The hospital operates outlying outpatient centers in Georgetown, Nicholasville and Richmond.