How is Baptist Health Richmond Involved in Our Community?

Baptist Health Richmond participates in community health initiatives at the local, regional and state level. Our involvement in these initiatives show our hospital’s commitment to improving health in our communities.

Our involvement in community health and outreach ranges from employees serving on local community committees to volunteering time planning and coordinating events, providing health education, screenings, referrals, educational speaking engagements and workshops. Some of the community organizations we are affiliated with are:

• Daniel Ellis 5K
• American Cancer Society
• American Heart Association
• Habitat for Humanity
• Hospice Care Plus
• Kentucky River Foothills
• Liberty Place Recovery Center
• Madison Co. Diabetes Coalition
• Telford YMCA
• God’s Outreach
• Richmond and Berea Chamber of Commerce
• KODA 
• Madison County Relay for Life 
• Salvation Army 

Baptist Health Richmond Classes & Events

Baptist Health Richmond provides community education classes and partners with local organizations to support their educational initiatives. Classes provided at our hospital are:

• Bariatric Surgery Seminar
• Diabetes Education
• Prepared Childbirth and Breastfeeding 
• Smoking Cessation 
• Total Joint Replacement
• Charities Supported by Baptist Health Richmond
• Contributing to charities is important to our hospital. The top five charities we contribute to are:
• Habitat for Humanity
• Kentucky River Foothills
• Employee Assistance Program
• Baptist Health Foundation Richmond 
• Patient Assistance Program 

Community Awards & Recognition

Baptist Health Richmond is able to give to our community in many ways, which have led to recognition throughout our time giving back. Our hospital has been awarded the following:

• 2017 Business of the Year – Richmond Chamber of Commerce