Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Publishes 2024 Community Benefit Report

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (LCRH) today published its community benefit report for the 2024 calendar year. This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of the Lake Cumberland region as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.

“For almost 50 years, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital has been proud to call Pulaski County our home, and as a leader in our community, we are committed to providing high-quality care, investing in our region’s overall well-being and making a positive impact on those we serve,” said Carolyn Sparks, chief executive officer (CEO) of LCRH. “This year’s report underscores our ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality care possible – both inside and outside our hospital walls.”

LCRH’s 2024 community benefit report highlights its continued efforts to meet the growing healthcare needs of its community through welcoming new providers, adding and expanding service lines and continually investing in its facilities and healthcare technology. For example, in 2024, LCRH added 70 employed and independent providers in primary care, surgical podiatry, general surgery, psychiatry, OB/GYN and pulmonology; and made nearly $8.2 million capital improvements, including an advanced CT scanner, catheterization lab upgrades for enhanced cardiac care and minimally invasive procedures, and an ORBEYE exoscope for improved precision in surgical procedures.

Additionally, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital donated nearly $66.1 million in health services to those in need, demonstrating its continuous commitment to ensuring everyone has access to care, regardless of their ability to pay.

LCRH is also devoted to creating environments where providers want to practice and employees want to work. In 2024, the hospital distributed more than $131 million in salaries, wages and benefits for its approximately 1,460 employees, while contributing more than $834k in professional development and tuition assistance so all its employees can have the opportunity to learn, grow and improve the care they provide their patients.

Last year, the organization paid $25,774,578 in local and state taxes, while also continuing its support of local activities and organizations committed to serving the region, including the Master Musician’s Festival, Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, March of Dimes, Lake Cumberland Runners, Somerset Community College, The American Cancer Society, and The Alzheimer’s Association.

“We feel fortunate to call Somerset our home, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support of all those who entrust us with their care. We are also thankful for the hard work and dedication of our providers, employees and volunteers who make it all possible, “said Sparks. “As we look ahead to the future, we remain committed to honoring our legacy while further enhancing the many ways we serve our neighbors and communities.”

LCRH’s 2024 community benefit report is available here.