Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center was founded in 1892 and inspired by one woman, Pattie Amelia Field Clay; but it has been the entire community that has helped us change to meet the ever-changing health care needs of Madison and the surrounding counties.
Originally led by an all volunteer staff and a seven member board, the infirmary has grown into a modern 105-bed acute care facility delivering primary and extensive secondary level health care services for Madison the surrounding counties.
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For more than a century, the Richmond community has been translating compassion into a quality medical facility. Triumphing over challenges, Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center takes great pride in its rich history of medical excellence, community involvement and personal dedication.
A Supportive Community – Pattie A. Clay Infirmary was opened in October 1892 in a two-story brick cottage donated by Brutus J. Clay in memory of his wife Pattie Amelia, who had died the previous year. Until Clay’s generous donation, the community’s goal of buying property for such a facility seemed an unattainable dream. The community supported the infirmary by donating funds, linens and even goods such as flour, coal, eggs and clothes for patients. In its first 30 years of operation, the hospital experienced a dramatic increase in demand for medical services as the population in the surrounding areas increased.
Thanks to community financial support, in 1927 a new three-story brick building was dedicated, and the hospital staff continually improved services and kept pace with increasing needs.
By the 1960s the facility was antiquated and crowded. New federal Medicare requirements made a new facility imperative. After widespread community involvement, in May 1970 a modern hospital was completed, and in 1980 it was renovated and expanded to keep pace with medical advances. Those advances continued at a rapid rate during 1980s and 1990s.
In 1993 the hospital became affiliated with Jewish Hospital Health Network, a partnership that lasted nine years. During that time the hospital completed construction of a three-story medical complex with an enclosed pedestrian walkway connecting it to the hospital; a $10.3 million expansion of the emergency, laboratory, radiology and surgery departments and began the expansion and renovation of the Women’s Care Center. The medical center is responsible for maintaining and successfully managing its budget and reinvesting funds to improve the quality of care and expand services for the community.
The original hospital mission—to care for all members of our community regardless of the patient’s race, creed or ability to pay—still guides us today. And just as in the past, the medical center’s true promise for the future lies in its partnership with the community.
Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center continues to be led by the Pattie A. Clay Infirmary Association which is comprised of seven women, from seven churches in Richmond who carry on the vision of the Clay’s.
1892— Hospital Founded — House on Glyndon Ave donated and named in honor of Pattie Amelia Clay, wife of Brutus Clay and daughter-in-law of Cassius M. Clay.
1927— New facility dedicated at same location
1962— The Board of Regents of Eastern Kentucky University offered 15 acres on the Eastern Bypass as an incentive to build a modern hospital that could provide necessary clinical experience for nursing students
1968— Groundbreaking ceremony conducted for the third Pattie A. Clay Hospital
1970— New hospital completed on Eastern Bypass
1980– Expansion project completed which included new ER, CCU unit, recovery room, and operating rooms
1983 — One story medical office building completed (now called Medical Building #2, even though it was the first one built)
1988— Three story medical office building completed (named Medical Building #1)
1991
1993— Medical Records expanded and relocated
- PAC signs management agreement with Jewish Hospital HealthCare services
1996— Three story medical office complex completed (named Medical Building #3)
1999
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New $10.3 million expansion/renovation of the ground floor started in March
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PAC first hospital in state to receive accreditation for ultrasound guided breast biopsy
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Mobile Lithotripsy added to services
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Pattie A. Clay Foundation established and new position, director of development, established
2000
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Portion of renovation completed—registration, emergency department and same day surgery holding area
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Established stereotactic mammography services
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The name of the organization was changed to Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center in recognition of enhanced clinical capabilities
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First Pro-Am Classic Golf Tournament held
2001— Completion of expansion/renovation project on ground floor. Project cost $11.5 million
2002
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Construction commenced on $1.2 million renovation of the Women’s Care Center on second floor
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PAC ends contract agreement with Jewish Hospital HealthCare services
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Sleep Disorder Laboratory relocated and expanded from two to four beds
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Coronary/Intensive Care Unit expanded from six to eight beds
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Pharmacy expanded to include 500 square feet of additional space
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Occupational Medicine Center expanded and moved to renovated building adjacent to Instant Care Center
2003
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Established fixed MRI unit in partnership with the physician radiology group
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Established in-house pharmacy program for employees
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Established scholarship program for students pursing health careers
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Initiated sexual assault nurse examiner program (SANE) in the emergency department
2004
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Completed Women’s Care Center with addition of a surgical suite, three bed post anesthesia care unit, eight private rooms and an expanded nursery
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Sleep Disorder Laboratory received accreditation to become a Sleep Disorder Center
2005
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Began work toward the construction of an enhanced shelter-in-place system for emergencies
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New cardiac monitoring system installed in coronary care unit
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Vital Recovery Center renovated and additional equipment purchased
2006
2008 - Began work on 3rd & 4th floor renovation
In an editorial published in the September 17, 1927 Richmond Daily Register, Keene Johnson wrote: “The new Pattie A. Clay Infirmary which will tomorrow be dedicated to a mission of mercy is a magnificent monument to the faith and perseverance of those noble women under whose inspiration and leadership hospital facilities that will long be adequate for this community have been provided. A hospital equipped to minister to the suffering of those who are stricken is an essential institution.”
More than 80 years after that insightful endorsement, Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center continues to keep pace with advances in technology and healthcare without ever losing sight of its dedication to a “mission of mercy”. At PAC, we continue to provide quality healthcare to the people of Madison County and the neighboring communities in a modern facility. Our highly skilled physicians and medical staff serve you through nurturing, personalized services – providing for your healthcare needs now and in the future, right here at home.
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