Med Center Health News
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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 [...]
Med Center Health President and CEO Connie Smith appointed to Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
Med Center Health President and CEO Connie Smith has been appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to serve as a member of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE).
The CPE is a coordinating board overseeing Kentucky's state universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The Council monitors “academic quality, affordability and student success through [...]
The Medical Center at Franklin now offers state-of-the-art 3D mammography
The Medical Center at Franklin has enhanced its diagnostic imaging capabilities with the addition of 3D mammography. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams, developed by Hologic, Inc., are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, and also decrease the number of women asked to return for additional testing. The [...]
The Medical Center at Bowling Green completes 100th Watchman Procedure
The Medical Center at Bowling Green has completed its 100th Watchman procedure and remains the only hospital in Southcentral Kentucky to offer the WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device to patients at risk of stroke due to Atrial Fibrillation (AF). The WATCHMAN device is an alternative to the lifelong use of blood thinners in [...]
Western Kentucky Diagnostic Imaging Designated an ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
Western Kentucky Diagnostic Imaging (WKDI), a department of The Medical Center, has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). WKDI is the first facility in Southcentral Kentucky to receive this designation.
By awarding facilities the status of Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast imaging centers [...]