Jennie Stuart Archives

Federal data show Jennie Stuart under ‘extreme stress’ from COVID-19

by Julia Hunter
December 16, 2020

Three of the last four weeks of data show that Jennie Stuart's ratio of COVID-19 patients to total beds was at or above the 20% threshold that puts a hospital under “extreme stress.” For the most recent week available, the ratio of 16%.

As virus surges, Lexington hospitals ask non-COVID patients to avoid ER

by Stu Johnson
December 12, 2020

Representatives from three hospitals in Lexington are urging citizens to avoid using emergency departments for non-symptomatic COVID-19 testing.

Carry-out customers continue tent dining after health officials reinstate restaurant’s permit

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 12, 2020

On Saturday, carry-out customers dined on boxed meals inside The Village Restaurant's parking lot tent at Canton Street and Navajo Trail. Two sides of the tent were still open only partially — the main point of dispute between the owners and health officials.

Jennie Stuart issues letter of concern to the community regarding COVID-19

by Hoptown Chronicle
December 11, 2020

The letter, which is signed by Jennie Stuart CEO Eric Lee, Medical Staff President Michael Murray and Medical Group Vice President Keith Toms, pleads with the public to take extra measures to be diligent in the fight against coronavirus in order to avoid a "situation where hospitals are full."

Scholarship planned to honor memory of Clyde Wallace

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 3, 2020

The retired educator died Wednesday at Jennie Stuart Medical Center with COVID-19.

Health department to discontinue COVID-19 testing at Tie Breaker Park on Dec. 31

by Julia Hunter
December 3, 2020

The local testing site — like many throughout the state — is funded, in part, by CARES Act dollars, which expire on Dec. 30.

Friends mourn death of retired educator Clyde Wallace from COVID-19

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 2, 2020

Wallace, who began teaching in the early 1970s and retired as an assistant superintendent, was hospitalized with the virus a week before Thanksgiving.

Christmas parade and other holiday events canceled

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 30, 2020

In light of an escalation in COVID-19 cases and state recommendations to avoid activities that could result in more infections, officials decided to put the celebration on hold for a year.

Retired educator Clyde Wallace in ICU with COVID-19; his son wants people to take the disease seriously

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 24, 2020

On most days, the public’s knowledge of COVID-19 patients in the Hopkinsville hospital is limited to the number who are being treated, but Wallace's son wanted to share more so his story might help people understand how dangerous the virus can be.

As cases surge, local health care workers are stretched to their limits

by Julia Hunter
November 19, 2020

Public health officials are urging the public to take precautions to slow the spread of coronavirus so the health care system doesn't become more overwhelmed than it already is.

History on Tap to highlight Christian County’s lesser-know notables during virtual event

by Julia Hunter
November 11, 2020

This will be a live, virtual presentation set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, streaming on the museum’s Facebook page.

Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation halting most indoor activities

by Hoptown Chronicle
November 5, 2020

Christian County's status as a "red zone" county prompted the changes.