At 3:03 p.m. on January 1, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling delivered its first baby of 2026. Jeralin Iricks of Mount Sterling welcomed Sophia Rose, who weighed 8 lbs 4 oz and was 21 inches long.
In the previous year, the hospital reported a total of 265 births.
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling is a community hospital with 42 beds located in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Established in 1918, it serves residents from Montgomery, Bath, Menifee, Powell and Rowan counties. The current facility opened in 2011 after a $60 million investment.
Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health and operates more than 100 locations across 20 counties in Kentucky. Its network includes several hospitals and clinics serving patients statewide. The organization states that it is committed to providing a wide range of health services and works through local partnerships to expand access to care.
For more information about maternity care at Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, individuals can call 859-497-5000 or visit CommonSpirit.org/SaintJosephMountSterling.
Chi Memorial Hospital Georgia is also affiliated with the CommonSpirit Health system and operates hospitals and care sites throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. It provides services such as heart care, cancer treatment, emergency support, imaging centers, primary care and various surgical specialties while focusing on patient safety and quality outcomes according to its official website and official website. Chi Memorial Hospital Georgia includes three hospitals and over sixty-five care sites under its network.
Janelle Reilly serves as president of Chi Memorial Hospital Georgia according to the official website.
