The health care sector has been one of the driving forces of growth and stability in the Bluegrass economy. In fact, the region’s health care industry is a big reason that Lexington was ranked by BusinessWeek magazine as the 13th Best City for Riding out a Recession (2008).
Health care is the most significant area industry in terms of total employment and economic impact on the region. It consistently outpaces other industries at more than $1.1 billion in payroll annually. Many hospitals in the area embrace regional strategies to expand their reach, add more services, and ultimately serve more patients.
Lexington’s health care supply is consistently ranked among the best in North America and the world, while the industry’s constant expansion is evident in hospital and clinic construction and renovation projects throughout the city. The area contains 13 hospitals, many specialized clinics, 249 physician’s offices, 148 dentist’s offices, and 164 other facilities related to ambulatory care.
Because of its central location in the Commonwealth, Lexington has become the hub for health care services in Central and Eastern Kentucky. In fact, about 43-percent of patients admitted to hospitals in Fayette County were from outside the six-county metropolitan area (2004). The quality of health care is second to none, and people throughout the state recognize it to be the best.
Offering a diverse range of services, including hospitals, clinics, blood banks, and emergency care, the region provides a variety of health care options. Area hospitals are prepared to handle everything from emergency surgery to newborn babies. Lexington is home to many innovative and unprecedented medical efforts in the state, nation and the world.
Take a look in our Business Directory for Health Care Services.