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CARING FOR YOU IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO
Jefferson Community Health & Life is your trusted community hospital and medical center committed to inspiring healthy living and delivering high quality healthcare for every person, every time.
From primary care and urgent care services to specialty care, advanced imaging, surgery, and emergency services, we’re here with the right healthcare services and healthcare options when you need them most.
Family Medicine
Your health starts with a trusted primary care team. Our family medicine providers help patients of all ages manage everyday symptoms, chronic conditions and preventive care so you can stay healthier for life.
Burkley Fitness Center
The Burkley Fitness Center offers a full range of fitness facilities and classes. Let us help you with healthy lifestyle choices.
Cancer Care
JCH&L offers a variety of cancer care services to help those dealing with cancer — chemotherapy, lab, radiology, therapy and surgery.
Women’s Health
Women have unique health needs and our women’s health services are here to support you through one connected health center.
Outpatient Services
Many specialists visit JCH&L Outpatient Services to care for your needs close to home. Outpatient Services offers convenient outpatient medical care.
Sports Medicine and Rehab
Our team of professional, caring therapists is available to provide adult or pediatric therapy, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
Resources
Helpful information for our patients and visitors
Find a wide variety of resources and information to help you — financial assistance, forms, price information, support groups, and more. We also help patients understand health insurance coverage and available cost estimate/pricing resources so you can plan confidently.
Link to: HealthyLife Testing
HealthyLife Testing
HealthyLife Testing offers discounted lab tests at the patient’s request, with no physician order needed. Appointment required.
Link to: Careers
Careers
Would you like to help others every day and be part of a great team? Check out our current career opportunities delivering quality healthcare in our community.
Events
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Featured Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers
Awards / Recognition
Awards affirm that our staff provides outstanding care to our patients and that we are an outstanding workplace for our staff. We’re incredibly proud of our team for the care they provide for every patient, every time, and when our efforts are recognized.
2025
5 Stars in the National Rural Rating System.
2025
Culture Award for Professional Development
2025
American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines – Target Survival
2025 2024
Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award