Hospital system investing millions into health care | Health

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – The recently merged KentuckyOne Health is investing $30 million into heart and vascular care over the next three years.

The company is the result of the merger between Jewish Hospital, Saint Mary's and Saint Joseph Health System.

Doctors said the investment is aimed at taking on Kentucky's biggest health care challenges.

"It's going to allow us to expand our capabilities get new technology for diagnosis expand our treatment capability and also it allows us to bring us more technology and trials and that's what makes it best," said Dr. Mark Slaughter, KentuckyOne Health.

Plans for the $30 million include community outreach, collaboration with other hospitals and working with some new technologies.

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