Med Center Health breaking ground on hybrid emergency room and urgent care – March 19
Med Center Health, in partnership with Dallas-based Intuitive Health, will break ground on the region’s first hybrid emergency and urgent care facility on March 19 at 11:00 am. Med Center Health Emergency + UrgentCare will be located at 457 Lovers Lane in The Hub. This 12,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in the spring of 2026.
This unique, innovative model offers emergency room and urgent care services under one roof. Upon arrival, patients will be evaluated by board-certified, emergency medicine physicians who will determine the appropriate level of treatment. Contrary to traditional freestanding emergency department models, patients will be billed for the level of care received, whether urgent or emergent.
“Med Center Health is excited to bring this innovative model of healthcare delivery to Southcentral Kentucky,” said Med Center Health Chief Executive Officer, Connie Smith. “Our community is in the midst of unprecedented growth. Med Center Health Emergency + UrgentCare will expand access and enhance care in our region, contributing to our mission to care for people and improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.”
Thom Hermann, CEO of Intuitive Health, agrees. “Our partnership with Med Center Health will bring innovative health care solutions to the community. This combined ER and urgent care facility represents a significant milestone in our shared vision to make accessing the highest level of care easy and cost-effective. By eliminating the guesswork for patients when deciding between ER and urgent care, we’re improving the patient experience and ensuring that patients receive appropriate care without unnecessary costs. We’re excited for the opportunity to bring high-quality, efficient care to more communities.”