Med Center Health News
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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 [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Nationally Recognized
The Medical Center at Bowling Green is proud to announce the certification of its cardiac rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The Medical Center at Bowling Green was recognized for its commitment to improving quality of life by enhancing standards of care. This is the 9th straight year of [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green nationally recognized again for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
The Medical Center at Bowling Green has received the 2023 Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Award with Honor Roll Elite Status and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. This is the fifth consecutive year The Medical Center has received the Gold Plus Award with Honor Roll Elite Status and the third consecutive [...]
The Medical Center at Scottsville Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary
The Medical Center at Scottsville is celebrating 30 years of delivering local care to those in Scottsville and surrounding counties. Since opening in 1993, The Medical Center at Scottsville has served thousands of patients in Allen County and beyond.
“It’s truly an honor and privilege to celebrate this 30th anniversary,” said Eric Hagan, Vice President of [...]
Medical Center EMS Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Quality Care for Severe Heart Attacks in Southcentral Kentucky
Medical Center EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold and Target: Heart Attack Honor Roll achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack, ultimately saving lives.
Each year, more than 250,000 people experience a type of heart attack known as [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green Invests in State-of-the-Art Lung Biopsy Technology
The Medical Center at Bowling Green announces its acquisition of the Ion Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy. This state-of-the-art technology takes a minimally-invasive peripheral lung biopsy using robotic-assisted technology. The Medical Center Pulmonology staff will use the Intuitive Surgical Ion endoluminal system to help perform these procedures.
This major medical advancement offers doctors unprecedented stability and precision, addressing [...]
Med Center Health and Graves Gilbert Clinic Announce New Partnership for Neurology Services
Med Center Health and Graves Gilbert Clinic have entered into a new partnership, working collaboratively to provide professional neurology services to patients across Southcentral Kentucky.
Med Center Health Neurology will open July 5, 2023 in Suite 206 on the second floor of the Medical Arts Building on the campus of The Medical Center at Bowling Green. [...]