The Medical Center at Franklin has been providing outstanding healthcare services for residents in Franklin and Simpson Counties since 1969. As part of the Med Center Health healthcare system, we feature a full-service emergency room available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and a 25-bed critical access hospital that provides inpatient, post-acute care and outpatient services. From diagnostic and radiology services to physician specialty clinics, we provide residents of Simpson County and northern Tennessee with comprehensive healthcare services close to home.
The Medical Center at Franklin has been certified by The Joint Commission as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital and is a Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center.
Patients of The Medical Center at Franklin also have access to The Medical Center at Bowling Green, a full-service hospital featuring Med Center Health Heart, Lung & Vascular Surgeons, Southcentral Kentucky’s only open heart surgery program; The Cancer Treatment Center for Southern Kentucky; and Obstetrics and Neonatology Services.
A HISTORY OF OUTSTANDING PATIENT CARE
Established in 1969, The Medical Center at Franklin is a 25-bed critical access, acute care and post-acute care hospital located in Franklin, Ky. The hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient services. Med Center Health is the flagship brand of Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC), the parent company of The Medical Center at Franklin.
With an up-to-date surgery suite and other advanced technology, residents of southern Kentucky and northern Tennessee have access to one of the most modern facilities and experienced doctors in the region.
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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 Franklin now offers state-of-the-art 3D mammography
The Medical Center at Franklin has enhanced its diagnostic imaging capabilities with the addition of 3D mammography. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams, developed by Hologic, Inc., are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, and also decrease the number of women asked to return for additional testing. The Hologic system is the first FDA-approved breast tomosynthesis system in the U.S.
In conventional 2D mammography, overlapping tissue is a leading reason why small breast cancers may be missed and normal tissue may appear abnormal, leading to unnecessary callbacks. A three-dimensional method of imaging can greatly reduce the tissue overlap effect.See More
The Medical Center at Franklin awarded Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from The Joint Commission
The Medical Center at Franklin 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 Franklin underwent a rigorous, onsite review in March. A Joint Commission reviewer evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management, the delivery of clinical care and performance improvement. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewer also conducted onsite observations and interviews.See More
Uhls named to Kentucky Board for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Med Center Health congratulates Nancy Uhls, Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with The Medical Center at Franklin, who was named to the Kentucky Board for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy. Uhls is the first African American to be named to this state board.
“It is truly an honor to serve the Commonwealth of Kentucky as board member for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy,” Uhls said. “It is very humbling and I am grateful for the confidence that Governor Beshear has placed in me. I have been providing Nuclear Medicine for 37 years and I am very excited about being able to share my experience to help even more people in Kentucky.”See More
