Since its inception in 1953, Baptist Health Floyd, a county-owned hospital, has emerged to be an outstanding regional healthcare provider. Its medical staff is a well-built team of more than 600 physicians, representing a variety of specialties. The hospital currently employs over 2,000 associates. The hospital has achieved Pathway to Excellence designation for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Recognition Program®.