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$19 million renovation and expansion coming to Baptist Health Paducah

A $19 million renovation and expansion is coming to the Surgical and Central Sterile departments of Baptist Health Paducah.

Baptist said the work will help the hospital meet an increasing need for what they describe as advanced surgical procedures. Three new operating rooms would be a part of the project, along with the relocation and expansion of the Central Sterile department.

Kenny Boyd, president of Baptist Health Paducah, said, “This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, advanced surgical care for our patients. By modernizing our facility and expanding our capabilities, we are better positioned to support our surgical teams and meet the growing needs of our patients.”

The current facilities provided space for over 14,000 surgical procedures during 2025. The expansion will increase the state-of-the-art space, and with that comes the need for more sterilization capacity. That is the other part of the renovation.

Brad Housman, MD, vice president and chief medical officer, said, “The expansion of our sterile processing allows us to keep up the pace with the growing demands of an expanding department. We are very fortunate to financially have the opportunity to invest in our future for the benefit of the residents of western Kentucky.”

Ray Black & Son has been awarded the contract for the project, which is slated to be completed in the fall of 2027.

David Black, president of Ray Black & Son, walks through phases of the renovation project with Kenny Boyd, president of Baptist Health Paducah, and Brad Housman, MD, vice president and chief medical officer. Photo courtesy of Baptist Health
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