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The Medical Center at Caverna Earns ACR Accreditation
The Medical Center at Caverna 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 acquires 64-slice GE Revolution EVO CT Scanner
To better serve patients in Hart, Barren and Edmonson counties, The Medical Center at Caverna 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 allows for low-dose lung cancer screenings. The lower dose on other scans [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Nationally Recognized
The Medical Center at Bowling Green is proud to announce the re-certification of its pulmonary 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. The Medical Center at Bowling Green Pulmonary [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green Earns ACR Accreditation
The Medical Center at Bowling Green has been awarded a three-year term of renewed accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Radiation oncology (radiation therapy) is the careful use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer. A radiation oncologist may use radiation to cure cancer [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green Honored with Two Stroke Care Network Awards
The Medical Center at Bowling Green has been named the recipient of The Norton Healthcare/University of Kentucky HealthCare - Stroke Care Network’s “Service Award” and “Top Performer Award” for the fiscal year 2021.
The annual Service Award is earned by outstanding community education and public awareness efforts. Despite the challenges experienced during the pandemic, The Medical [...]
Med Center Health Foundation to hold Virtual Charity Ball
The Med Center Health Foundation has announced this year’s 17th Annual Charity Ball, benefiting The Community Clinic and The Dental Clinic, will be a virtual event.
Amy Hardin, Executive Director of Med Center Health Foundation, states, “While we are disappointed that we will not be able to celebrate together in person at the event, we [...]
2021 Med Center Health 10K Classic Changes to Virtual Event
With the current surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 42nd running of the Med Center Health 10K Classic will now be a virtual event. Participants have the option to complete the race virtually in October or defer their registration to the 2022 event.
“After multiple discussions with the 10K Race Committee, Med Center Health feels it [...]
Local Research Study Confirms COVID-19 Vaccine Safety
A collaborative research project between Med Center Health, Western Kentucky University and the UK College of Medicine – Bowling Green Campus was conducted through the Western Kentucky Heart and Lung/Med Center Health Research Foundation. The hypothesis of the research centered around responses to the COVID-19 vaccine – specifically, whether or not responses seen in an [...]
Medical Center EMS earns national recognition for efforts to improve STEMI treatment in Southcentral Kentucky
Medical Center EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
Each year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI),the deadliest type of heart attack, caused by a blockage of blood flow to the [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green earns national recognition for efforts to improve stroke treatment
The Medical Center at Bowling Green, flagship hospital of Med Center Health, has received the 2021 Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Award with Honor Roll Elite Status and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award for commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate [...]