Bluegrass Community Hospital Publishes 2023 Community Benefit Report

(VERSAILLES, KY – April 1, 2024) – Bluegrass Community Hospital (BGCH) today published its community benefit report for the 2023 calendar year. This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of the Woodford County community as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.

“As a leading healthcare provider in Versailles, Bluegrass Community Hospital is committed to providing high-quality care close to home, investing in our region’s overall well-being and making a positive impact on those we serve,” said David Steitz, chief executive officer (CEO) of Bluegrass Community Hospital. “This year’s report highlights our continued efforts to provide compassionate care – both inside and outside our hospital walls.”

Bluegrass Community Hospital’s 2023 community benefit report highlights its continued efforts to meet the growing healthcare needs of its community through welcoming new providers, adding service lines and continually investing in its facilities and healthcare technology. For example, in 2023, Bluegrass Community Hospital added 24 providers in wound care, occupational medicine, ophthalmology and more; and made nearly $790K in capital improvements, including a surgical video tower, new analyzers for chemistry and hematology, a new scope washer and more. 

Additionally, BGCH made a donation of nearly $3 million in health services to those in need, demonstrating its continuous commitment to ensuring everyone has access to care, regardless of their ability to pay.

BGCH is also devoted to creating environments where providers want to practice and employees want to work. In 2023, the hospital distributed more than $10,133,045 in salaries, wages and benefits for its approximately 135 employees, while contributing more than $31,900 in professional development and tuition assistance so all its employees can have the opportunity to learn, grow and improve the care they provide their patients.

Last year, the organization paid $955,510 in local and state taxes, while also continuing its support of local activities and organizations committed to serving the region, including American Heart Association, Cops for Kids, Midway University Student Scholarships, United Way and more.

“We are proud to call Woodford County our home, and we feel incredibly grateful for the continued support of all those who entrust us with their care. Our success would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our providers, employees and volunteers, “said Steitz. “As we look ahead to the future, we are so excited to continue improving the ways we serve our neighbors and communities.”