Hopkinsville, KENTUCKY 09/23/2024 – Jennie Stuart Health board of directors
has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to join Deaconess Health.
With the execution of the LOI, the parties began a due diligence process that allows both
health systems to evaluate each other and finalize the specific details of the agreement
that would strengthen and grow medical services for Hopkinsville and the surrounding
communities. This process is expected to be completed by late 2024 after further board
and regulatory approvals.
Jennie Stuart Health and Deaconess each have a remarkable legacy in healthcare, with
Jennie Stuart Health serving the community for 110 years and Deaconess for 131 years.
Both organizations have long provided the highest level of advanced care in the region.
Their extensive histories reflect a shared commitment to excellence and innovation,
ensuring that patients receive the highest level of care now and for years to come.
“Rural hospitals today are facing huge challenges to provide the healthcare needed to
best serve our communities,” said Jennie Stuart President and CEO Eric Lee. “By coming
together with Deaconess, we will be able to continue our mission and expand services
that we know will positively impact the health and well-being of the communities we
serve.”
“Our aim is to ensure that quality healthcare remains local, driven by local decision making and a community-focused approach,” stated Shawn McCoy, CEO of Deaconess.
“Deaconess has collaborated with Jennie Stuart and local providers in Kentucky for many
years, and we look forward to ensuring that specialized services are accessible to all the
patients Jennie Stuart serves.”
About Jennie Stuart Health: Jennie Stuart Health has been serving the patients of
Southwestern Kentucky and north central Tennessee for over 110 years at their acute care hospital and outpatient ancillary service locations. Jennie Stuart Health is committed
to excellence in service, existing to promote, to preserve, and to accommodate the
growing healthcare needs of the community
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