BCN Expands Community Grief Care and Integrative Medicine with Grant
Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East have awarded Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN) $50,000 to support grief services and integrative medicine programs. This funding will help BCN provide essential care to more than 1,000 diverse individuals across Lexington, Frankfort, and Cynthiana and address significant health challenges in 2025.
Our Community Grief Services include individual and group counseling, Camp Hope for children and adults, and crisis response. With this grant, we anticipate being able to serve more than 800 individuals through community grief counseling.
Our Integrative Medicine offerings—music, art, massage therapy, and mindfulness—expand to be able to support approximately 300 patients with 800 visits, enhancing physical and mental health. By integrating evidence-based practices, BCN anticipates improvements in patient outcomes such as reduced anxiety and enhanced emotional expression.
"We are deeply grateful for this funding that will help ensure that our patients and their families in Central Kentucky continue to receive holistic, patient-centered care through integrative medicine therapies, such as art, music and massage therapy, and that anyone in need can continue to access our community-based grief care services. Together, we are creating a meaningful impact in the community and improving the mental health and well-being of those we serve,” said Liz Fowler, president and CEO of BCN.
BCN was one of eight local nonprofit organizations selected to receive grant funding to improve well-being and health equity within the Lexington area.
“At CHI Saint Joseph Health, we are committed to a healthier future for all and addressing the unique needs of our neighbors,” said Matt Grimshaw, MBA, market president, CHI Saint Joseph Health. “Our mission calls out a special focus on serving the vulnerable, and the work of these eight incredible nonprofit organizations in Lexington is essential in advancing well-being and health equity across the area. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and create a brighter, healthier future for all.”
This opportunity was part of the CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvement Grants program. CHI Saint Joseph Health, Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Hospital are part of CommonSpirit Health, which was created in 2019 when Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health came together to create a national health system.
