LA GRANGE - Work is progressing on the now-closed St. Mark's Medical Center in La Grange. St. Mark's closed in October of 2023 due to fi - nancial strain. Press release issued by Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller: Since the closing, La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery and Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller and concerned citi - zens have been working to get a new facility opened. Judge Mueller and Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandev -
er have been working closely with Progressive Health Care Group to open a hospital at the previous location. The CEO of Progressive Health Group informed Vandever that the group is confident that the hos - pital will open for service this spring. Progressive Health has invested significant time and money, preparing the facility for opening. In closing, Mueller said, "Progressive Health has an outstanding record of provid - ing quality rural health care." St. Mark's Medical Center will be renamed Progressive Health of Fayette. Progressive Health plans to open in the ear -
ly spring.
