Grace Health celebrates ribbon cutting of new Corbin medical campus

Grace Health’s Medical Campus in Corbin, which opened late last year, is having a transformative impact on the region, according to U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, who is Dean of the House.

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Various local dignitaries, including U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers and Ky. Senate President Robert Stivers turned out Friday for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Grace Health Medical Campus in the old Kmart Building in Corbin.

“This new comprehensive medical facility is eliminating hurdles to rural healthcare, allowing folks to take care of multiple appointments at one location,” Rogers said. “It is also a job generator, employing nearly 150 people with good-paying jobs right here in Corbin. I applaud Grace Health for expanding services, not only here in Corbin but across southeastern Kentucky.”

Rogers made his remarks during a Friday (June 7) ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new medical campus.

This milestone marks a significant expansion in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.

Grace Health CEO Michael Stanley emphasized the importance of the new facility, stating, “One of our most significant recent milestones was the opening of the new Grace Health Medical Campus in Knox County on November 6, 2023. This state-of-the-art facility offers a comprehensive range of services including primary family care, internal medicine, pediatrics, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services. This integrated approach to healthcare expansion aims to enhance accessibility to high-quality medical care for individuals and families residing in our community.”

Spanning 88,000 square feet, the new campus is a beacon of comprehensive medical care for the region. It includes 85 exam rooms, 10 dental operatories, and a convenient pharmacy with six drive-in bays.

Since its opening, the medical campus has proudly served over 3,000 patients per week, addressing various medical, dental, and mental health treatment needs. This substantial patient volume underscores the critical role that Grace Health plays in enhancing access to quality health services in Knox and Whitley counties, as well as the surrounding areas.

Beyond the tangible metrics of patient volume and facility size, the impact of the medical campus is deeply rooted in its commitment to community well-being.

By creating over 80 new full-time positions, Grace Health has bolstered local employment opportunities and strengthened the organization’s ability to deliver personalized, patient-centered care.

In essence, Grace Health Medical Campus represents more than just a building; it embodies Grace Health’s mission to show the love and share the truth of Jesus Christ to southeastern Kentucky, through access to compassionate, high-quality, primary health care for the whole person, according to a Grace Health release.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured a warm welcome and opening remarks by Stanley. The invocation was provided by Michael Wynn, Director of Community Programs at Grace Health.

Esteemed speakers included Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus, Kentucky State Senator Robert Stivers, and Rogers. The Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce led the ribbon-cutting, which was followed by a reception in the atrium catered by Local Honey of London.

As Grace Health continues to grow and evolve, the organization remains steadfast in its dedication to serving the diverse healthcare needs of rural southeastern Kentucky with an unwavering commitment to compassion, innovation, and steadfast devotion to the patients it serves.

Grace Health was established in 2008 in Knox County, as a primary healthcare provider and is recognized as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), proudly serving Bell, Clay, Knox, Laurel, Leslie, and Whitley counties. For more information, visit gracehealthky.org.