UK St. Claire Family Medicine - Morehead, Downtown

UK St. Claire Family Medicine - Morehead, Downtown is a prominent primary care clinic located at 316 W 2nd St, Morehead, KY 40351. It operates as a vital part of the extensive UK St. Claire HealthCare system, an integrated healthcare provider that began as a 41-bed hospital in 1963 and has grown into the largest rural hospital in Eastern Kentucky with 159 beds and numerous clinics. The Morehead, Downtown clinic itself is a modern, 12,776-square-foot facility opened in June 2010 within the Center for Health, Education & Research (CHER) building. This clinic provides a wide array of comprehensive family medicine services for all ages, from newborns to seniors. These services include annual check-ups, immunizations, general gynecological screenings (like breast exams and Pap smears), newborn and well-child visits, and various physicals (school, sports, work, and CDL). They also specialize in the comprehensive management of chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure and diabetes. The facility is well-equipped with 21 exam rooms, a 4-room operatory dental suite, 3 procedure rooms, and on-site clinical laboratory and radiology services, offering convenience and integrated care. Beyond its direct patient care, UK St. Claire Family Medicine - Morehead, Downtown plays a crucial role in medical education. It serves as a continuity clinic and key rotation site for the UK St. Claire Family Medicine Residency Program, which was instrumental in its establishment in 1999. The program's mission is to train residents in full-spectrum rural Family Medicine, specifically to meet the needs of underserved populations in the Appalachian region. This commitment to education and community service reflects the broader mission of UK St. Claire HealthCare, which is sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame and dedicated to providing quality healthcare in a caring environment.