Sterling Health Solutions, Inc. (SHS) is a 501c3 non-profit corporation that was formed in 2009 by a group of individuals with over 30 years combined experience in the local health care industry. Due to the poor health status of the region, the corporation was formed for the purpose of applying for a New Access Point Community Health Center (CHC) to increase access to medical, dental and mental health care in Bath, Menifee and Montgomery counties in Appalachian Eastern Kentucky. The CHC project was funded as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in June 2012.
Each of the counties in the SHS service area has an underserved federal designation (MUA or MUP). Because the counties are all underserved and have high rates of chronic diseases (especially heart disease, diabetes, and asthma), our target population is the entire service area. Our service area also includes a large number of persons living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. While lack of health insurance was once a serious problem, we continue to work diligently to sign up as many area people as possible for health insurance.
We continue to work closely with our local Public Health Departments, including contracting with them to perform clinical services for the Title X program and breast and cervical cancer screening.
Welcome to Mt. Sterling, Kentucky - A small town full of rich history and charm and home to first class attractions.
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and the Kentucky Bluegrass Region, Mt. Sterling is full of rich history and charm. Home of the oldest festival in Kentucky-"October Court Days" and "Small Town America Weekend"-voted one of the top summer festivals in 2009 by the Kentucky Tourism Council.
Take a tour of the Ruth Hunt Candy Factory, the official candy maker of the Kentucky Derby and the 2010 Equestrian Games. Watch as the make their famous pulled cream candy bars "Blue Monday" or sample their Woodford Reserve bourbon balls.
Take in 18 rounds of golf at the #1 public golf course in Kentucky by Golf Digest, Old Silo Golf Course and Restaurant. Enjoy great live music every Friday night April-October during Friday Night Live. Overnight golf packages available for only $89 per person including overnight accomodations on-site at Ramada with breakfast, 18 holes with cart and a $25 food/drink card at Old Silo Restaurant.
The new Gateway Regional Arts Center just opened on Main Street in downtown and offers new art exhibits and performing arts daily including the "First Friday" gallery exhibit opening reception from 4:30-7pm each first Friday of the month.
Mt. Sterling in Montgomery County also offers lots of fun on the farm at Bramble Ridge Apple Orchard and Two Sisters Pumpkin Patch and Christmas at the Barn. Spend the day visiting one of our farms where you can pick your own daylillies, pumpkins, apples and berries. Bring the kids to meet our farm animals and take a wagon ride while learning more about life on the farm.
Friendly people and wonderful attractions will make you feel right at home in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Located only 25 mintues from Lexington on I-64 at Exit 110.