At 9:25 a.m. on January 2, Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown, Kentucky, delivered its first baby of 2026. The newborn, Adalynn Faith, was welcomed by parents Mackenzie Abell and Christopher Jackson from Springfield. According to the hospital, Adalynn weighed 7 pounds and 3 ounces and measured 20 inches long.
The Flaget Memorial Hospital Foundation marked the occasion by presenting the family with gifts such as a blanket, stuffed animal, swaddlers, sleepers, onesies, bibs, diapers, wipes and other items for mother and child.
Flaget Memorial Hospital is part of Saint Joseph Health. “Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves,” according to the organization. The health system operates hospitals including Flaget Memorial Hospital as well as other facilities across Kentucky.
For more information about maternity care services at Flaget Memorial Hospital, interested individuals can call 502-350-5350 or visit CommonSpirit.org/Flaget.
Chi Memorial Hospital Georgia is another healthcare provider affiliated with CommonSpirit Health. This organization maintains high standards in quality and patient safety across Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia through its network of hospitals and care sites (official website). Chi Memorial offers services such as heart care, cancer treatment and emergency support while focusing on community health needs (official website). Janelle Reilly serves as president of Chi Memorial Hospital Georgia (official website).
