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First United Bank’s ‘Cookin’ for the Cure’ Raises $7K for Merle M. Mahr Cancer Center

Release Date: 09/13/2024 MADISONVILLE, KY – The Merle M. Mahr Cancer Center at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville was presented with a $7,000 donation following First United Bank’s annual Cookin’ for the Cure fundraiser.

BHD Madisonville Recognized by the Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative as a Carotid Care Quality Champion

Release Date: 09/05/2024 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville has been identified as a Carotid Care Quality Champion by the Society for Vascular Surgery® Vascular Quality Initiative® (SVS VQI) clinical registry recognition program.

BHD Madisonville Utilizes New Abbott Leadless Pacemaker System for the Treatment of Certain Abnormal Heart Rhythms

Release Date: 09/03/2024 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is pleased to now offer Abbott’s new Aveir VR leadless pacemaker- the world’s only leadless pacemaker designed to be retrieved when the device needs to be replaced or if the patient’s therapy needs to be changed.

BHD Madisonville Foundation Receives Grant from WHAS Crusade for Children

Release Date: 08/27/2024 WHAS Crusade for Children has awarded a $12,000 grant to the Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Foundation to benefit Pediatric Therapy and Mother Baby Care. 

BHD Madisonville Treats Its First Patient With Novel Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

Release Date: 08/15/2024 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is pleased to announce treatment of its first patient with the Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System that uses PFA – a breakthrough technology that uses pulsed electric fields to treat atrial fibrillation (AF) – for the treatment of patients with paroxysmal or persistent AF.

Kentucky Hospital Association Honors Representative Wade Williams

Release Date: 08/12/2024 The Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) regularly recognizes state legislators who have exhibited exemplary service to the hospitals of Kentucky and the patients they serve.

BHD Madisonville nationally recognized for rural stroke care

Release Date: 08/08/2024 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville achieves Pathway to Excellence® designation

Release Date: 06/17/2024 MADISONVILLE, Ky. — Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville joins a premier group of organizations that have received Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Foundation Partners with Carhartt for Play Park Canopies

Release Date: 05/29/2024 MADISONVILLE, KY — The Rog Badgett All-Inclusive Pediatric Play Park has undergone its first major improvements since the park opened in June of 2019.  With the installation of new sunshade canopies, families and pediatric therapy patients at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville will now be able to comfortably utilize the park all summer long.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Now Offers Stryker's Total Ankle Replacement

Release Date: 05/08/2024 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is one of the first hospitals in western Kentucky to offer Stryker’s Total Ankle Replacement, an artificial implant that allows the ankle to move and bend without pain, for patients suffering from end-stage and debilitating ankle arthritis. 

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Cardiovascular team donates two AEDs to MPD

Release Date: 02/21/2024 The Madisonville Police Department is set to receive two vital pieces of lifesaving equipment Saturday, February 24 at 11 a.m. directly following the 2024 Heart Fair at the Jack L. Hamman Heart & Vascular Center. The two portable Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are generously donated by the Baptist Health Deaconess Cardiovascular team.

Baptist Health Deaconess Announces Partnership with CommonSpirit

Release Date: 10/03/2023 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc. and CommonSpirit Health at Home have formed a joint venture to provide home-based health care services in Western Kentucky as Baptist Health Deaconess Health at Home.

Baptist Health Deaconess Completes First INSPIRE Procedure

Release Date: 09/25/2023 Dr. Sara Wing has completed the first Inspire procedures at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.

Eveland Serenity Garden unveiled at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville

Release Date: 09/15/2023 The Eveland Serenity Garden was unveiled and dedicated at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville on Tuesday, September 12. The garden will offer a place of respite and quiet reflection to the families of those in the hospital and to the staff working to help care for them.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville nationally recognized for high-quality stroke care

Release Date: 07/07/2023 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Offers Robotic Bronchoscopy for Earlier Lung Cancer Detection

Release Date: 05/24/2023 Patients in Madisonville will now benefit from a same-day procedure to diagnose lung cancer earlier, using robot-assisted technology. Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville has invested in the Ion™ endoluminal system for robotic bronchoscopy and began using it with patients this week.

Alisa Coleman named President at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville

Release Date: 05/19/2023 Alisa Coleman has been named the President for Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.  She has been in the role as interim president since the departure of Robert Ramey last winter.  Ramey became the President of Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, Ky.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville launches SAFE Team

Release Date: 05/01/2023 April highlighted Sexual Assault Awareness month and the Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Emergency Department (ED) launched our first ever Sexual Assault Forensics Examiners (SAFE) team. The SAFE program provides 24/7 access to a nurse who is specially trained to care for assault victims with compassionate, focused, and confidential care.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville receives Level III NICU approval

Release Date: 12/15/2022 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville has announced that its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) received Level III approval from the state this week.

Local high school students raise money to support free mammograms

Release Date: 11/18/2022 Local students from Madisonville North Hopkins High School collected money to support five mammograms for patients with a financial barrier to care seeking services at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville’s Merle M. Mahr Cancer Center.
 

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Foundation receives grant from the Community Foundation of West Kentucky

Release Date: 11/18/2022 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Foundation has been awarded a grant from the Community Foundation of West Kentucky to purchase two new pieces of equipment for the Mother Baby unit.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Foundation receives pledge from Rotary

Release Date: 11/02/2022

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Foundation has been awarded a gift from Madisonville Rotary Club to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Baptist Health Deaconess.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville to host walk-in flu vaccine clinic

Release Date: 10/06/2022 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is hosting a walk-in flu vaccine clinic on the 5th floor of the clinic tower located at 200 Clinic Drive in Madisonville.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville expands visitation policy

Release Date: 09/09/2022 Effective Monday, September 12, 2022, the following visitation guidelines will be in place for Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville hospital and clinic locations.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville celebrates first-year anniversary as joint venture company

Release Date: 08/31/2022 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, the joint venture company of Baptist Health and Deaconess Health System, celebrates its first anniversary on September 1, 2022.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville re-opens Acute Rehabilitation Unit

Release Date: 08/12/2022 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville announced the successful re-opening of the Acute Rehabilitation Unit under the medical directorship of Dr. James Donley.
 

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville recognized for clinical excellence in wound care treatment

Release Date: 08/05/2022 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville announced today the Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Wound Center was named a recipient of the Center of Distinction award by Healogics,® the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville helping communities affected by flood

Release Date: 08/05/2022 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, along with Baptist Health system and its employees, are rounding up medical and household supplies to assist healthcare providers and families in Letcher and Clay counties – two areas battered by torrential rainfall and massive flooding that has swept away homes, businesses, and resulted in a tragic loss of lives.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville expands visitation policy in response to decline in COVID-19 cases

Release Date: 03/21/2022 Effective Monday, March 21, 2022, the following visitation guidelines will be in place for Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville facilities. 

Corey Keith named Executive Director for Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville

Release Date: 03/10/2022 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville has named Corey Keith MSN, RN-BC as executive director of nursing effective March 14, 2022.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville delivering 24/7 coverage, tele-ICU solution to critically ill patients

Release Date: 02/28/2022 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville announced the successful launch of the most advanced critical care telemedicine program available in hospital intensive care units designed to ensure the highest quality of care for our sickest patients.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Offers First-of-its-Kind Treatment for Heart Disease 

Release Date: 02/23/2022 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville recently added a new treatment option for patients living with severely calcified coronary artery disease. The new procedure uses shockwave technology to safely break up arterial calcification, or calcium deposits within arteries that restrict blood flow to the heart.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville names Jason Vincent as board chair

Release Date: 01/20/2022 Jason Vincent has been named chairperson of the Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Administrative Board of Directors. Vincent will serve a one-year term, which began Jan. 1, 2022, providing leadership to the hospital’s efforts in caring for our region.

Collaboration to bring Happy Wheels cart, smiles to Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Hospital 

Release Date: 01/17/2022 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Foundation is partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley and local McDonald’s franchises to enhance hospitality for hospital patients and their loved ones. 

Wade Williams named Executive Director for Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville

Release Date: 01/07/2022 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville has named Wade Williams executive director of Environmental Services, Food Services, Facilities, and Safety/Security effective January 2, 2022.

Baptist Health Deaconess Foundation receives two grants to help youngest patients

Release Date: 01/06/2022 The WHAS Crusade for Children Grant will provide $10,000 to fund the purchase of pediatric therapy care equipment; and the NICU Support Grant, awarded in the amount of $1,000 by the Little Giraffe Foundation, will help to improve the experience of having a child in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Dawson Springs Clinic

Release Date: 12/13/2021 We have suffered extensive damage to our Dawson Springs clinic.

Baptist Health Deaconess expands visitation policy in response to decline in COVID-19 cases

Release Date: 11/01/2021 Effective Monday, November 1, the visitation policy at Baptist Health Deaconess has been revised to allow additional visitation in some areas. Visitation hours have also been extended to 6 AM - 8 PM, 7 days per week. Visitors will enter through the emergency department after 6 PM when other entrances close for the night.
 

Baptist Health Deaconess earns recognition for efforts to improve cardiovascular treatment

Release Date: 09/23/2021 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville has received two American Heart Association Achievement Awards for implementing quality improvement measures that ensure cardiovascular patients receive efficient and coordinated care, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer returns to the hospital.

Commonly-Asked Questions about Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Joint Venture

Release Date: 09/09/2021 Additional information about the Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Joint Venture

Mohan Rao, MD named Chief Medical Officer for Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville

Release Date: 09/03/2021 Mohan Rao, MD, has been named the new Chief Medical Officer for Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville effective September 1, 2021. 

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville begins journey as newly-formed joint venture

Release Date: 09/01/2021 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, the newly-formed joint venture of Baptist Health and Deaconess Health System, will celebrate its first day as a new organization with the unveiling of a new logo and signage.
 
With assistance from the Hopkins County Regional Chamber of Commerce, a ribbon-cutting was held at 10 a.m. featuring the unveiling of the logo for the new organization, and new signage at the facility.

Baptist health Madisonville Suspends Visitation at Hospital, Medical offices Due to COVID-19 Surge

Release Date: 08/25/2021 Effective Wednesday, August 25 Baptist Health Madisonville is suspending visitation for most patients in the hospital and medical group practices, and allowing only essential caregivers to accompany patients for medical appointments or tests. There will be very limited exceptions.

Baptist Health Madisonville Gifted Painting by Local Artist

Release Date: 07/29/2021

An anonymous donor has purchased "Pandemic Heroes Heartache," a painting by local Madisonville artist Tonia Leal and donated it to the staff of Baptist Health Madisonville.

The donor stated it was given as a symbol that our local community recognizes the tremendous effort and care our frontline workers are giving every day.

Baptist Health Madisonville restricts visitation at hospital, medical offices

Release Date: 07/27/2021 Effective Wednesday, July 28 Baptist Health Madisonville is again restricting visitation for most patients in the hospital and medical group practices by allowing only essential caregivers to accompany patients for medical appointments or tests. There will be limited exceptions.

Visitation policy revised for Baptist Health Madisonville

Release Date: 07/16/2021 Effective Tuesday, June 1, Baptist Health Madisonville is revising the visitation policy for most patients in the hospital and medical group practices to allow two essential caregivers to accompany patients for medical appointments or tests. There will be limited exceptions.

Baptist Health Madisonville celebrates TCAR procedure milestone

Release Date: 07/12/2021 Baptist Health Madisonville has performed our 50th Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedure.  TCAR is a clinically proven, minimally invasive procedure to treat carotid artery disease and help prevent future strokes.

Baptist Health, Deaconess agree to jointly operate Madisonville hospital, medical group

Release Date: 07/01/2021

The Baptist Health and Deaconess Health System boards of directors have finalized an agreement to jointly operate the Madisonville hospital and medical group effective Sept. 1.

In the first sign of change, the hospital’s new name was revealed – Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.

Baptist Health Madisonville linked to telestroke program for remote treatment

Release Date: 06/21/2021

Baptist Health Madisonville is a link in the health system's telestroke program, using technology to bring the expertise of doctors with advanced training in treating strokes to patients in other, remote locations. 

These stroke experts work with the patient’s local Emergency Department physicians to recommend diagnosis and treatment. Physicians communicate via digital video cameras aided by internet telecommunications, smartphones, tablets and other technology.

Baptist Health Madisonville Wound Care offers tips for warm weather, wounds, burns, bites

Release Date: 06/08/2021

The positive change in temperature means more people participating in outdoor activities.  Skin conditions and wounds are prevalent during this time of year due to sun exposure, insect and spider bites, outdoor grill and firework activity, and other general mishaps. 

Baptist Health Madisonville Wound Care wants to keep families safe, happy and healthy this summer by helping them to stay vigilant and taking appropriate action against warm weather woes.  Staff and providers use these tips for their own family members. 

Baptist Health Madisonville revises visitation policy for hospital, medical offices

Release Date: 06/01/2021 Effective Tuesday, June 1, Baptist Health Madisonville is revising the visitation policy for most patients in the hospital and medical group practices to allow two essential caregivers to accompany patients for medical appointments or tests. There will be limited exceptions.

It's time to schedule your cancer screening

Release Date: 04/20/2021

Adding to the list of things disrupted by the pandemic, many elective medical procedures, including cancer screenings, were largely put on hold to prioritize urgent needs and to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 in healthcare settings. 

If you had an appointment for a screening that was canceled or postponed, talk with your healthcare team about when to reschedule. Taking into consideration your personal and family history, other risk factors, and the timing of your last screening test, your provider can discuss balancing the risks and benefits of being screened now.

If you had COVID-19, you should still get a vaccine

Release Date: 04/19/2021

There are several reasons why someone who’s been infected with COVID-19 should still get the vaccine when they’re eligible. This includes people who have serious cases, involving hospitalization, as well as mild and even asymptomatic infections.

Your natural immunities don’t last forever.

Baptist Health Madisonville Foundation receives WHAS Crusade For Children Grant

Release Date: 03/09/2021

The LiteGait is a gait training device that simultaneously controls weight bearing, posture, and balance over a treadmill or over ground.  The unique harness allows unilateral or bilateral support while allowing progression of weight bearing so gait training can begin earlier in the rehabilitation process.  It suspends the patient and allows the clinician to manually assist lower extremities and pelvis to achieve proper gait patterns.

Baptist Health Madisonville names new director of philanthropy

Release Date: 03/03/2021

Austin Elliott has been named the Director of Philanthropy for the Baptist Health Madisonville Foundation. 

“I am thrilled to join the team at Baptist Health Madisonville and excited to not only increase the awareness of the phenomenal services provided here, but also offer a way for our community to support growth and innovation through the power of philanthropy,” Elliott said.

Baptist Health Madisonville creates dedicated COVID-19 vaccine appointment phone line

Release Date: 02/10/2021

Baptist Health Madisonville is a regional vaccine clinic site for administration of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.  The Pfizer vaccine requires two doses to be given 21 days apart.

Beginning Thursday, February 11 those that prefer to schedule via telephone will now have that option by calling 270.825.7330.  This phone line is only for scheduling Covid-19 vaccine and not appointments or procedures of any other nature. 

Baptist Health Madisonville promotes Oglesby to vice president role

Release Date: 01/25/2021

Lorie Oglesby, MBA, RN, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has been named Vice President, Human Resources and Education at Baptist Health Madisonville.

As Vice President, Lorie’s oversight will again be expanded to include the entire Baptist Health Madisonville Education Division.

Baptist Health Madisonville Earns Clean Facility Certificate from AHE

Release Date: 01/22/2021 Baptist Health Madisonville has earned a Clean Facility Certificate from the Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), the recognized authority in health care environmental services, and professional membership group of the American Hospital Association. AHE released the Pathways to Clean certificate program as a resource for members and the environmental services community at large in response to COVID-19.

Baptist Health Madisonville names new chief nursing officer

Release Date: 01/15/2021

Christy Littrell BSN, RN-BC has been named Baptist Health Madisonville’s newest chief nursing officer, replacing Denise Dunn, BSN, RN, CPHQ.

Christy obtained an LPN and later graduated with her RN in 1996 from Southeastern Illinois College. Her first nursing job was with Hardin County General Hospital where she served as an RN/OR & CS Supervisor/Infection Control Nurse from 1995-2004.

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