The Medical Center at Caverna

The Medical Center at Caverna has served Hart County and the surrounding area since Caverna Memorial Hospital opened its doors in 1967. It has always been an important part of the community. Many of Hart County’s residents were born in this hospital.

Expansions were completed in 1999, 2009 and 2014, as new land and buildings were added. In 2016, the hospital became part of Med Center Health and was renamed The Medical Center at Caverna.

We are committed to ensuring that Hart and surrounding counties in Kentucky have access to quality healthcare. We take pride in being much more than an acute care hospital. The Medical Center at Caverna offers 25 inpatient hospital beds and a fully-staffed emergency room. We also provide a wide range of quality healthcare services through specialized clinics.

We are part of the healthcare system that includes The Medical Center at Bowling Green, which includes:

  • Southcentral Kentucky’s only open heart surgery program
  • The Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center
  • Advanced orthopaedic and neurological surgery
  • Obstetrics and neonatology services.

At The Medical Center at Caverna, Diagnostic Imaging recently expanded. The new 64-slice GE Revolution EVO CT Scanner provides a lower dose of radiation. Faster scan times improves imaging and provides greater patient comfort. The scanner has also helped us become a Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Low-dose screening is the best way to find lung cancer in the early stages.

Accreditations & Certifications

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Three Med Center Health rural hospitals certified as Acute Heart Attack Ready by The Joint Commission

The Medical Center at Caverna, The Medical Center at Franklin, and The Medical Center at Scottsville have all earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Acute Heart Attack Ready Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

“We are proud to be recognized as an Acute Heart Attack Ready Hospital that is certified by The Joint Commission. This is a designation that signifies our commitment to delivering the highest level of emergency, cardiac care to our communities. Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the United States and in Kentucky. Earning this certification is another example of how Med Center Health is expanding access to higher levels of care in the rural communities we serve,” said Eric A. Hagan, Vice President, Rural Hospitals. “When someone is having a heart attack, every second counts. Our focus is on ensuring the best possible outcomes through rapid response, coordinated care, and adherence to the most current, evidence-based medical practices,”See More

Registration open for Med Center Health’s 10K Classic

Registration is now open for the 46th Med Center Health 10K Classic. Lace up and get ready for something new – the Med Center Health 10K Classic is unveiling a brand-new race route for 2025! The race will start and end at the Bowling Green Ballpark, home of the Bowling Green Hot Rods! With a fresh course that highlights even more of our vibrant city, participants of all ages and fitness levels can expect scenic views, enthusiastic crowd support, and unforgettable race-day moments. The race will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

                Join thousands of runners, walkers, and cheering fans for Bowling Green’s most anticipated fitness tradition. From the energizing 10K to the inclusive 5K run/walk, wheelchair race, and beloved Children’s Classic, this event is truly “The Race for Everyone.” To register for this year’s Med Center Health 10, visit: mch10k.comSee More

The Medical Center at Caverna awarded Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from The Joint Commission

The Medical Center at Caverna has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification.

The Medical Center at Caverna underwent a rigorous onsite review in February. The Joint Commission surveyor evaluated compliance with stroke-related certification standards and requirements. The reviewer also conducted onsite observations and staff interviews to evaluate delivery of clinical care and performance improvement initiatives related to the care of stroke patients.See More

The Medical Center at Caverna Earns ACR Accreditation

The Medical Center at Caverna has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose X-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.

The staff at The Medical Center at Caverna is proud to receive this accreditation once again. “ACR accreditation is basically the gold star for Radiology,” said Brittany Waddle, Radiology Manager of The Medical Center at Caverna. “This means we have been rigorously reviewed on our image quality to ensure we are providing top-of-the-line breast imaging to our patients. We were very excited when we received our accreditation. To accomplish this has been rewarding, as a whole.”See More

The Medical Center at Caverna Earns ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center Designation

The Medical Center at Caverna has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation is a voluntary program recognizing facilities that have committed to practice safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the highest risk for lung cancer.

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