A Note From Our CEO

A Note From Our CEO

Quality

In order to provide high-quality healthcare for the whole person, Grace Health relies on an internal drive to always improve. From expanding our services to supporting our service area communities, Grace Health strives to enhance the health of our patients and improve their overall wellness.

A recent analysis of barriers to care within multiple service area counties revealed an alarming need for dental care services. To meet that need, Grace Health is excited to announce that the Hyden Dental Clinic in Leslie County officially opened on September 6 with Hyden native Dr. Courtney Day, DMD serving as the dentist. The Hyden Dental Clinic Grand Opening Ceremony will take place on October 21, 4:00 - 6:00 pm. We encourage the community to join us to celebrate this wonderful occasion!

To further reduce barriers to receiving high-quality care, Grace Health hired several new providers this quarter, including family medicine providers Leandra Smith, APRN, and Dalice Roberson, PA-C, behavioral health provider Amanda Williams, LPCA, and dentist Dr. Rodney Ledford.

A Laurel County native, Dr. Rodney Ledford, DMD will serve as the dentist in Manchester, Kentucky. We are happy to announce that the Manchester Dental Clinic, our second full-service dental clinic, will open in early November. Both the Hyden and Manchester dental clinics are accepting new patients of all ages.

While we had much to celebrate this quarter, we also mourned with our friends and neighbors in southeastern Kentucky as they dealt with heavy rain and flash flooding in late July. In mud-covered streets and neighborhoods, the resilient residents of southeastern Kentucky refused to give up. While helping those struggling with terrible loss and heartbreak, we witnessed their overwhelming strength and courage.

In addition to the eastern Kentucky Flood Relief efforts, Grace Health team members continued to represent the hands and feet of Jesus through an assortment of outreach events this quarter. We are thankful Grace Health team members keep their light burning bright for the people we serve.

- Michael Stanley

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." -Isaiah 41:10