Med Center Health News
Part of our commitment to the communities we serve is to provide up-to-date news and information about Med Center Health programs, employees and activities. Turn here to find recent items as well as an archive of past stories.
Med Center Health acquires state-of-the-art mobile MRI technology to serve rural communities
Med Center Health is pleased to announce the beginning of a new mobile MRI service for patients in the Albany, Caverna, and Russellville communities. This brand-new GE Voyager Mobile MRI unit will be shared among each of those communities on a rotational basis beginning on April 20, 2026. The scanner has a wide bore, making [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green performs 500th procedure using minimally-invasive heart pump
The Medical Center at Bowling Green has performed more than 500 procedures using the Impella with SmartAssist. This minimally-invasive heart pump can help patients recover more quickly after a cardiac event or procedure. Dr. Sardar Ijaz, an interventional cardiologist at Med Center Health, conducted the 500th procedure earlier this year.
The Impella is a temporary heart pump [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green receives American College of Cardiology Accreditation
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized The Medical Center at Bowling Greenfor its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. The Medical Center at Bowling Greenwas awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) and Resuscitation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, [...]
Med Center Health Opens Request for Proposals (RFP) for Distance Learning & Telemedicine Deployment
Med Center Health is now seeking proposals from vendors interested in participating in Med Center Health’s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Distance Learning & Telemedicine (DLT) Grant RFP process. Med Center Health has received two grants totaling $1,469,130 from the USDA to support the deployment of digital smartboards, AI-powered cameras, telehealth platforms and related [...]
Medical Center EMS recognized by American College of Cardiology as a Partner in Care
Medical Center EMS has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for their collaboration with The Medical Center at Bowling Green as a Partner in Care.
The ACC’s EMS Partner in Care Recognition highlights EMS agencies that have a solid partnership with a Chest Pain Center (CPC) Accredited or Certified facility. Participating facilities build [...]
Med Center Health Celebrating 100 Years in 2026
Med Center Health has launched a yearlong celebration honoring a truly historic milestone—our 100th Anniversary.
For a century, Med Center Health has served Southcentral Kentucky, guided by compassion, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to our mission of caring for people and improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. Throughout 2026, we invite you [...]
Med Center Health Announces Call for Entries for 34th Women in the Arts Exhibit
Entries are now being accepted for Med Center Health’s Women in the Arts Exhibit until February 13. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14 at The Medical Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex.
Med Center Health is pleased to provide female artists with an opportunity to showcase their work. The exhibit is [...]
Med Center Health and WBKO-TV Hosting Annual Health & Wellness Expo
Med Center Health and WBKO-TV are proud to present Health & Wellness Expo 2026, returning on Saturday, January 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sloan Convention Center. As Southcentral Kentucky’s largest health fair, this annual community event offers a wide range of free health screenings, live demonstrations, and giveaways from health experts, [...]
Med Center Health Foundation Hosting Make the Season Bright Tree Lightings – December 1-8
For more than 25 years, Med Center Health Foundation’s Make the Season Bright Program has offered a unique way to honor someone special, while also supporting health-centered missions for patients and their families. This year’s celebrations will begin on December 1st and will feature festive events at each Med Center Health hospital location. Events are [...]
The Medical Center at Albany certified as Acute Heart Attack Ready by the Joint Commission
The Medical Center at Albany has 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.
“This is a designation that [...]