UK St. Claire Names Bender as New Clinic Manager

UK St. Claire is pleased to announce Greg Bender, RN, ADN, as the new Clinic Manager for SCH Primary Care Morehead-Downtown.

In this role, Bender will provide daily operational leadership and be responsible for strategic planning, budget development, productivity, and quality improvement. He promotes teamwork, and staff development, while staying current and complying with regulatory and accreditation requirements, all while serving the people of Eastern Kentucky.

“It is an honor to join a healthcare organization that is deeply committed to serving the community in which I reside,” said Bender. “I am excited to work with the amazing team in St. Claire Primary Care to provide exceptional care to Rowan and the surrounding counties.”

Bender obtained an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Morehead State University in 2013. He worked as an emergency department nurse for two years and then as a travel nurse for the past eight years, allowing him to experience 15 different healthcare facilities in eight states. Currently, he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University.

St. Claire’s primary care clinics, including the Morehead-Downtown location, provide care for the entire family, from newborns and teens to parents and grandparents with appointments available, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

UK St. Claire offers multiple convenient options to make an appointment with a primary care provider. Patients can chat with Claire, the SCH ChatBot available on their website, request an appointment at www.st.claire.org/appointments, or call 606.780.5500 between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.