St. Claire opened its doors on July 1, 1963, as a general acute care hospital with 41 beds, 9 nurses and 6 physicians representing 3 medical specialties (General Practice, Surgery and Internal Medicine).

Today, St. Claire is much more than just a hospital, it’s an integrated healthcare system known as St. Claire HealthCare.

St. Claire HealthCare is the largest employer in the region; with over 1,200 staff members, including a growing medical staff of more than 125 physicians and nearly 70 advanced practice professionals representing more than 30 medical specialties. It includes the largest rural hospital in Eastern Kentucky, seven primary care locations located within five counties, a multi-specialty medical pavilion, two urgent care centers, a pediatrics clinic, as well as, a retail pharmacy, counseling center, medical equipment and supply store, and an outpatient center. Additionally, SCH provides home health and hospice services in eight counties within its 11-county service region.

All St. Claire HealthCare services are accredited by the Joint Commission.St.

Claire HealthCare is a not-for-profit health system sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame - United States.