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Saint Joseph Health adopts CommonSpirit name in July rebrand

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Lexington's Saint Joseph Health system will rebrand as CommonSpirit Health in July 2026, formally aligning with its national parent organization while maintaining local hospital names and preserving patient care.

Saint Joseph Health announces 2026 medical staff award winners

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Saint Joseph Health announced its 2026 annual medical staff awards, with Dr. Kathleen Martin named overall system Physician of the Year and Elizabeth Hatfield named overall Leader of the Year. Additional facility-specific winners were also recognized across the health system's Lexington hospitals and other locations.