Med Center Health News
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The Medical Center at Bowling Green Selected as one of the First Hospitals in Kentucky to Receive Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine
In what will forever be remembered as a monumental event in the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Medical Center at Bowling Green is honored to have been selected by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Kentucky Commissioner for Public Health Dr. Steven Stack to be one of the first hospitals in Kentucky to receive [...]
Medical Center EMS Recognized for Reaccrediting as Center of Excellence
Medical Center EMS has successfully completed the intensive 20-step process to reaccredit its Communications Center as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE). The Communication Center is the 250th emergency dispatch center in the world to attain the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch® (IAED™) status as an ACE for its use of the Medical Priority Dispatch [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green Stroke Program Receives 2020 Karpf Award
The Norton Healthcare/UK HealthCare - Stroke Care Network has recognized The Medical Center at Bowling Green with the 2020 “Karpf Award" for its work in improving stroke care and outcomes in the communities they serve and for improving stroke systems of care throughout the state of Kentucky.
At the Network's annual Summit meeting held via Zoom [...]
State Farm Neighborhood Assist 2020 grant program names The Dental Clinic as winner
Med Center Health’s The Dental Clinic—a low cost alternative for those in need of basic dental care—has been named a winner of $25,000 through the State Farm Neighborhood Assist® grant for 2020. The grant program recognizes 40 organizations every year that have a positive impact on their communities.
“The Dental Clinic is truly a blessing to [...]
2021 Health & Wellness Expo cancelled
To help keep our community safe during the pandemic, Med Center Health is cancelling the January 2021 Health & Wellness Expo. The unpredictability of COVID-19 and the proven danger of large, social gatherings have shown that hosting an indoor event is not in the best interests of keeping residents of Warren and surrounding counties healthy. [...]
State Farm Neighborhood Assist 2020 grant program selects The Dental Clinic as finalist
Med Center Health’s The Dental Clinic—a low cost alternative for those in need of basic dental care—has been chosen as one of 200 finalists for the $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist® grant. The grant program recognizes 40 organizations every year that have a positive impact on their communities.
The public is invited to vote for their [...]
Infectious Disease specialist at forefront of COVID-19 loses personal battle with illness
Rebecca Shadowen, MD, FACP, FSHEA, a specialist in Infectious Diseases & Healthcare Epidemiology at Med Center Health and a leader with the Bowling Green–Warren County Coronavirus Workgroup, passed away tonight following a four-month battle with COVID-19. Dr. Shadowen first announced she tested positive for the virus on May 13th.
Connie Smith, President and CEO of Med [...]
Medical Center EMS receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Recognition Award
For the second year in a row, Medical Center EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.
Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the deadliest type of heart attack [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
American Heart Association Award recognizes The Medical Center at Bowling Green’s commitment to quality stroke care.
For the second consecutive year, The Medical Center at Bowling Green has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring acute stroke patients receive [...]
Bowling Green City Schools partner with Med Center Sports Medicine for Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Services
Med Center Health (MCH) will provide Bowling Green High School and Bowling Green Junior HIgh School athletic training coverage for sporting practices and events including all athletics and activities recognized by the Bowling Green Board of Education: BGHS Archery, Baseball, Basketball (Boys & Girls), Cheer, Cross Country (Boys & Girls), Softball, E-sports, Football, Golf (Boys [...]