AdventHealth Daniel Boone Clinic Ribbon-Cutting in Barbourville Draws Area Leaders

AdventHealth Daniel Boone Clinic in Barbourville held a ribbon-cutting and grand-opening at 1881 South US Hwy 25E, signaling the rebrand of the former Daniel Boone Family Healthcare and drawing local and regional leaders to the facility. The event marked the clinic's formal entry into the AdventHealth system and keeps primary care services anchored on South US Highway 25E.

The clinic will be staffed by a team that includes Rodney Smith, APRN; Melinda Smith, APRN; and Amanda Hubbard, APRN. Rodney Smith, who began providing care in the area in 2003 and has been with Daniel Boone Family Healthcare since its opening in April 2008, said, “Having provided care to this area since 2003, and with Daniel Boone Family Healthcare since its opening in April 2008, I am excited to join the AdventHealth team.” He emphasized continuity for patients: “You will continue to see the same smiling faces and receive the same great care, just under a different name. Our team remains dedicated to ensuring that every patient receives the best possible care in a welcoming and supportive environment.”

AdventHealth Manchester’s announcement lists core services the clinic will continue to offer on site, including preventive care, chronic disease management and wellness programs, and it states the clinic will provide “personalized and comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages.” AdventHealth materials also promise individualized attention and treatment plans tailored to patients’ needs, positioning the Barbourville location as a continuing source of routine and chronic-condition care for Knox County and surrounding communities.

The transition is presented as part of AdventHealth’s broader KY Everywhere strategy. Nick Bejarano, AdventHealth Manchester President & CEO, said, “We are excited to welcome Daniel Boone Family Healthcare to the AdventHealth family as AdventHealth Daniel Boone Clinic. This is a significant step in our KY Everywhere strategy, aimed at expanding our footprint and enhancing our ability to provide exceptional, faith‑based healthcare services. Together, we will continue to deliver quality, personalized care and make a positive impact on the health and well‑being of our community.” AdventHealth’s announcement ties the clinic’s operation to its mission of “Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.”

The clinic’s roots in Barbourville run more than a decade; Daniel Boone Family Healthcare opened in April 2008 and local providers such as Rodney Smith trace their service back to 2003. Local reporting on the ribbon-cutting noted attendance by area leaders and framed the change as a move to broaden access to primary care in the region. Residents seeking appointments can go to the clinic at 1881 South US Hwy 25E, Barbourville, KY 40906; AdventHealth Manchester released the staff list and service descriptions as part of the rebrand announcement.