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Kentucky. We have 100 locations across 20 counties. These include hospitals, clinics, physician groups, primary care centers, specialty institutes, and home health agencies. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 Kentucky counties.
CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health. This is a nonprofit, Catholic health system. It is dedicated to improving health for everyone. CommonSpirit Health is based in Chicago. It has about 150,000 employees and 25,000 doctors and clinicians. The organization runs 142 hospitals and over 700 care sites in 21 states.

Saint Joseph Berea provides access to surgery close to home

For many surgical needs, patients in Madison and surrounding counties don’ t need to travel outside the area; Saint Joseph Berea has the space and expertise to care for many needs.
“ We pride ourselves on providing care close to home,” said John Yanes, president, Saint Joseph Berea.“ Our talented surgeons care for patients with basic needs and others with more complex cases. While we provide care in a small town, the surgical outcomes are second to none.”
The surgical suite at Saint Joseph Berea includes four operating rooms and a recovery area to meet the needs of all patients. Both Saint Joseph Health providers and independent providers use the services of the Saint Joseph Berea team to care for patients.
Dasen Ritchey, MD, FACS, of Saint Joseph Medical Group – General Surgery in Berea, provides comprehensive evaluations, treatment options and discusses the risks and benefits of
Collin Ball, DPM Saint Joseph Medical Group – Podiatry
surgery. He treats a wide range of conditions, such as appendicitis, hernias, gallstones and digestive tract disease. He also performs colonoscopies and treats patients for skin cancers, lesions, growths and abscesses. With a focus on precision and patient-centered care, our team is committed to delivering the best outcomes for every procedure.
Collin Ball, DPM, of Saint Joseph Medical Group – Podiatry, treats a number of foot conditions, including sports injuries and arthroscopy, bunions and crooked toes, heel and
Dasen Ritchey, MD, FACS Saint Joseph Medical Group – General Surgery
arch pain, fractures, work injuries, flat feet pain and diabetic foot care, among others, at Saint Joseph Berea.
Specialists in ophthalmology and urology also care for patients within the walls of Saint Joseph Berea. Those with cataract conditions, as well as those battling urologic cancers and conditions such as kidney stones and overactive bladder, won’ t have far to drive for any surgical care they need.
“ These highly trained surgeons, along with the clinical care team in the surgical department
at Saint Joseph Berea, provide the highest level of care available,” Yanes said.
Saint Joseph Berea and Saint Joseph Medical Group work collaboratively to cover the health care needs of Madison County. The orthopedic clinic with regular office hours in Berea gives Madison County patients easy access to orthopedic surgery in London, which has been recognized by The Joint Commission for excellence in both orthopedic care and as one of four in Kentucky recognized for Certification in Spine Surgery.
“ While the OR is where the real work takes place, we are proud that our caregivers across the spectrum contribute to the success in every surgery, managing preparation for surgery, operation and recovery,” Yanes said.“ Collaboration is more than just a value for Saint Joseph Health; it is our key to the greatest success in providing the highest quality care to our patients.”
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