Med Center Health News
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Med Center Health Infectious Disease doctor named a Fellow by the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Dr. Patricia Tellez Watson, an Infectious Disease and Travel Medicine Specialist at The Medical Center at Bowling Green, has been named a Fellow by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Fellowship in IDSA is one of the highest honors in the field of infectious diseases. It recognizes distinguished physicians and scientists from the United [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green recognized for its high-quality stroke care
The Medical Center at Bowling Green has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of [...]
Med Center Health to Acquire Logan Memorial Hospital
Med Center Health announced today that Logan Memorial Hospital will become Med Center Health’s seventh hospital, anticipated to be effective July 1, 2024.
Logan Memorial Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital located in Russellville, Kentucky that serves a population of approximately 45,000.
Logan Memorial Hospital’s bed complement includes 6 ICU/CCU beds and 10 swing beds. [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green Re-Certified as a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission
The Medical Center at Bowling Green has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Checkmark for Primary Stroke Center Certification. This is the 15th consecutive year The Medical Center at Bowling Green has received this certification.
As part of the certification process, The Medical Center at Bowling Green underwent a [...]
Med Center Health to Break Ground on High Street Tower at Bowling Green Campus on June 13
Med Center Health will break ground on High Street Tower, a new five-story patient care tower at its Bowling Green campus on Thursday, June 13th at 11:00 a.m. The groundbreaking ceremony, hosted by Med Center Health and the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held at the green space adjacent to The Medical [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green Awarded Spring 2024 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
The Medical Center at Bowling Green received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates The Medical Center at Bowling Green prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The new grades [...]
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 [...]
Medical Center EMS gains reaccreditation as a Center of Excellence by The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch
Medical Center EMS has been recognized by The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch® (IAEDTM) as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) for emergency medical dispatching. Medical Center EMS is the world’s 250th medical ACE in the world. This is the third time Medical Center EMS has been recognized by The IAED.
IAED is the standard-setting organization [...]
Southcentral Kentucky’s Largest Health System is Expanding
Med Center Health is excited to announce three new capital projects that will position Southcentral Kentucky’s largest health system to meet the growing healthcare needs of Warren and surrounding counties well into the future.
The first project is a 5-story patient care tower on The Medical Center’s Bowling Green campus. The new building will be constructed [...]
The Medical Center Sleep Center receives 20th straight year of reaccreditation
The Medical Center Sleep Center recently received program reaccreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). The Sleep Center has been accredited by the AASM since 2003.
“Reaccreditation requires an intensive analysis of our patient evaluation clinic, in-lab and home testing sleep services,” said Justin Srygler, Director of the Sleep Center. “The constant evolution of clinical [...]