Our Lady of the Way Hospital is a non-profit, 25-bed, critical access care facility located on Highway 1428 in Martin, Kentucky. As a member of Catholic Health Initiatives, the hospital has been sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, Ohio since 1982. Previously, the hospital was owned and operated by the Sisters of Divine Providence of Melbourne, Kentucky who founded the hospital in 1947.

Our Lady of the Way Hospital's Christian philosophy distinguishes it from Floyd County's other two hospitals. Holistic, personalized care is provided through the hospital's clinical services which include pastoral care and social work.

Our Lady of the Way Hospital's medical staff includes specialists in family practice, gynecology, radiology, internal medicine and surgery. The courtesy staff includes specialists in rheumatology, pain management, cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, psychiatry, and urology. The emergency room is staffed 24-hours per day, seven days per week by contract physicians specializing in emergency care.

Our Lady of the Way Hospital employs approximately 178 people. The hospital's personnel are trained, licensed, and competent. The average employee has more than 10 years of experience in his or her field of expertise. Continuing education opportunities are provided through in-service and other professional programs.

"The Mission of Catholic Health Initiatives and Our Lady of the Way Hospital is to nurture the healing ministry of the Church by bringing it new life, energy, and viability in the 21st Century. Fidelity to the Gospel urges us to emphasize human dignity and social justice as we move toward the creation of healthier communities."

Reverence

Profound respect and awe for all of creation, the foundation that shapes spirituality, our relationships with others and our journey to God.

Integrity

Moral wholeness, soundness, fidelity, trust, truthfulness in all we do.

Compassion

Solidarity with one another, capacity to enter into another's joy and sorrow.

Excellence

Preeminent performance, becoming the benchmark, putting forth our personal and professional best.