The Right Care at The Right Time: Cheryl's Stroke Story

A message from Ed Freysinger, CEO, and Seth Loofbourrow, MD, Chief of Staff, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Regarding Maternity Services

Summer may officially begin on June 21, but the moment pools open and schools let out, the season is already in full swing. Warmer weather means more time outdoors – biking, swimming, hiking, grilling, and gathering with friends and family. For hospitals like St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, it also means an increase in preventable injuries and heat‑related illnesses. We’d much rather see you for routine checkups, screenings, and preventive care than for avoidable emergencies. So, as you dive into summer, here are some simple ways to stay safe, stay healthy, and enjoy every sunny moment. Read more here.

During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center encourages everyone to take proactive steps to protect their brain health. Read more here.

Every first Sunday in June, we pause to honor a group of individuals who never asked to be celebrated – yet deserve recognition for their courage. National Cancer Survivors Day, observed this year on June 7, shines a light on the more than 18 million Americans who have faced cancer and are still here, still fighting, still inspiring. Their resilience represents the strength of the 5% of our population who have confronted one of life’s greatest challenges and persevered. Cancer remains the second‑leading cause of death in the United States, despite decades of research and innovation. Surviving it is nothing short of a lifetime achievement. At St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, we honor every survivor, support those newly diagnosed, and stand with families and caregivers who walk this journey alongside their loved ones. Read more here.

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center today announced that it is now officially part of Lifepoint Health, following the close of the company’s transaction to acquire eight acute care hospitals from ScionHealth. Based in Brentwood, Tennessee, Lifepoint Health is a leading healthcare provider that serves patients, clinicians, communities and partner organizations across the healthcare continuum. Read more here.

Motherhood doesn’t come in one form – and neither do we. The Modern Mamas Social Club is a welcoming, inclusive community designed for moms and the women who support them. Whether you're a new mom, seasoned mom, stepmom, foster mom, aunt, or simply thinking about motherhood, you belong here.

Ed Freysinger, CEO, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2025 list of "Community Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know." This marks the third time Freysinger has received this prestigious recognition.

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center has now earned the accolade as a high performer for maternity care in each of the past three years, and last year was also named by U.S. News as and, one of only 73 hospitals nationwide to receive that designation.