About Us
HealthFirst Bluegrass is an all-in-one community health center serving greater Lexington, Kentucky.
We are a Federally-Qualified Health Center, which allows us to provide care regardless of patients’ ability to pay.
Our Mission: Healthcare for All
We provide excellent care for all. Even if you can’t pay, don’t have health insurance or have trouble accessing care. We exist to transform the quality of life for members of our community by enhancing access to health care and improving health outcomes. We make our patients feel comfortable, welcomed, dignified and empowered. We provide care grounded in evidence-based practices and delivered with empathy and respect. We have a culture of inclusion and innovation. That makes us an outstanding place to receive care and to work.
For over 30 years, Health First has filled in the gaps to give people the quality care they deserve. From the late 1980s until 2015, we were the Primary Care Center of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. In 2015, we became our own entity as HealthFirst Bluegrass. Currently, we have over 20,000 active patients on our roster, and we operate in 16 locations across the greater Lexington area.
Our Values
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Courage
Be brave and do what is right. We are fearless about change that fosters our mission and growth.
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Inclusion
Treat people the same regardless of differences. We accept people for who they are, without judgment.
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Empathy
Put ourselves in another’s shoes, seeing the world through another’s eyes. We understand others’ feelings, perspectives, needs and concerns.
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Humility
Respect the dignity of those we serve. We are privileged and honored to be entrusted with our patients’ care.
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Respect
Treat others in the manner they wish to be treated. We hold our patients and others with the highest regard and esteem.
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Integrity
Demonstrate moral and ethical principles. We are transparent, honest and open in interactions.
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Excellence
Exceed standards of care and service. We are innovative and relentless in our endeavors to be the best in everything we do.
Our Story
7.7% of Lexington residents are without health insurance.
For over 30 years, HealthFirst has filled in the gaps to give people the quality care they deserve. From the late 1980s until 2015, we were the Primary Care Center of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. In 2015, we became our own entity as HealthFirst Bluegrass. Currently, we have over 20,000 active patients on our roster, and we operate in 16 locations across the greater Lexington area.
Our People
We hire the best and brightest providers and staff who believe in our integrated care model and care about our mission.
Partnerships
The impact we make is thanks to the amazing partnerships we have across the Lexington region. Partners connect our patients with resources for food, housing, transportation and specialized care. Let’s change lives together.
