Med Center Health News
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The Medical Center at Bowling Green nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
The Medical Center at Bowling Green, flagship hospital of Med Center Health, has received the 2022 Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Award with Honor Roll Elite Status and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. This is the fourth consecutive year The Medical Center has received the Gold Plus Award with Honor Roll [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green First in Kentucky to Use Mixed Reality 3D Hologram Technology During Shoulder Arthroplasty
The Medical Center at Bowling Green became the first in Kentucky to offer shoulder arthroplasty with the assistance of a new mixed reality technology platform, Stryker’s Blueprint Mixed RealityTM. Med Center Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine surgeon Chaitu Malempati, D.O. performed the procedure on July 26, 2022 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green, one [...]
The Medical Center at Albany Earns ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center Designation
The Medical Center at Albany has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation is a voluntary program recognizing facilities that have committed to practice safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the highest risk for lung cancer.
“Receiving the designation in Lung [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green to Offer Innovative Lung Valve Treatment for Patients with Severe COPD/Emphysema
Revolutionary lung valve is the first FDA-approved device to help emphysema patients breathe easier without major surgery
The Medical Center at Bowling Green is the first in Southcentral Kentucky to offer a new lung valve treatment for patients with severe COPD/emphysema. Recently approved by the FDA under their “Breakthrough Devices” status, the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve treatment [...]
Med Center Health Has Organized a Flood Relief Drive for Eastern Kentucky
Med Center Health has organized a Flood Relief Drive to support Eastern Kentucky communities devastated by the recent floods. The drive will be held on Friday, August 5 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the UK College of Medicine-Bowling Green Campus and Medical Education Complex located at 339 U.S. 31 [...]
The Medical Center at Scottsville acquires 64-slice GE Revolution EVO CT Scanner
To better serve patients in Allen County and surrounding communities, The Medical Center at Scottsville has upgraded its diagnostic imaging services with a 64-slice GE Revolution EVO CT Scanner. One major enhancement of this new scanner includes the lower doses of radiation which contribute to an extra margin of safety for patients. Faster scan times [...]
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 Plus achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack, ultimately saving lives. This is the fourth year Medical Center EMS has received the Gold Plus award.
Each year, more than 250,000 [...]
The Medical Center at Albany Earns ACR Accreditation
The Medical Center at Albany has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). CT scanning — sometimes called CAT scanning — is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and tailor treatments for various medical conditions.
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The Medical Center at Caverna Earns ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center Designation
The Medical Center at Caverna has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation is a voluntary program recognizing facilities that have committed to practice safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the highest risk for lung cancer.
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The Medical Center at Bowling Green Receives Approval for COTH Membership
On Tuesday, June 21, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) approved The Medical Center at Bowling Green as a member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH). Membership in COTH is recognized as a benchmark for teaching hospitals’ commitment to excellence in patient care, medical education, and research. Membership is available [...]