In recent years, Hardin Memorial Hospital has had more construction-related detours than an interstate highway. As part of its continuous improvement plans, the hospital added two floors of suites to its North Tower, initiated a three-phase renovation and expansion of its emergency department, constructed a discharge pharmacy and relocated its cancer care center. The latest in this series of high-profile improvement was the recent announcement of a $2 million remodeling of the … [Read more...]

WOW AT 20. Hardin Mem­­orial Health’s Wellness on Wheels mobile health unit has been a staple in Hardin and surrounding counties for 20 years, providing a convenient one-stop shop for health care. WOW, a traveling mobile unit, provides basic needs such as early detection and health promotion from health screenings and educational resources. Free screenings include blood pressure, body mass index, cholesterol panel, blood glucose, health risk appraisals and more. For screenings … [Read more...]

  MARY ALFORD/The News-Enterprise Hardin Memorial Health has taken a pro­active approach to the coronavirus following the World Health Org­an­ization’s decision last week to declare the illness a global emergency as the death toll in China jumped to 259 as of Saturday. “We remain at much greater risk for the flu at this time, but we also want to be proactive by screening all patients that visit a HMH affiliated location for this novel virus,” Manager of Infection Prevention … [Read more...]

Hardin Memorial Health Wellness on Wheels mobile unit registered nurse Summer Cruse, left, sets up to take Cheryle Beauchamp’s blood pressure. MARY ALFORD/The News-Enterprise Twice a year, Cheryle Beauchamp can be found on Hardin Memorial Health’s Wellness on Wheels mobile health unit. The Eastview resident’s most recent visit was Wednesday while the unit was parked at Kroger on Dolphin Drive in Elizabethtown. In the … [Read more...]

A $2 million construction project will remodel and reorganize the Progressive Care Unit at Hardin Memorial Hospital to make the rooms private. According to an HMH news release, the PCU includes some of the few remaining semi-private rooms at the hospital. “Our patients deserve private rooms that allow for optimal rest and healing as well as space for visitors and personal belongings,” Assistant Vice President of Operations Steve White said in the release. “This project will relocate 16 … [Read more...]

By Chris Larson  – Reporter, Louisville Business First After guiding Baptist Healthcare System Inc. out of a more than $100 million hole, CEO Gerard Colman and his executive team are firmly focused on the future. The Louisville-based nonprofit hospital system is about to embark on a huge investment plan that will deepen its presence as one of the few statewide health systems, as well as update and expand its capabilities in its busiest hospitals — which are its largest … [Read more...]

Hardin County is ranked as one of the healthiest places to live in the commonwealth, according to a recent study conducted by SmartAsset. Hardin was ranked 8th, having among the best scores of Kentucky’s 120 counties in adult smokers – 19.9 percent, adult obesity – 35.4 percent and uninsured rate – 5 percent. Lincoln Trail District Health Department Health Promotion Mana­ger and Public In­for­ma­tion Officer Terrie Bur­gan said residents might be surprised at what factors into a healthy … [Read more...]

For his work with Scout­ing in Hardin and LaRue counties, Dennis Johnson will be recognized in April with the Distinguished Cit­i­zen Award annually presented by the Lincoln Heritage Council, Boy Scouts of America. The president and chief executive officer of Hardin Memorial Health since 2011, John­son’s efforts will be celebrated at a dinner in his honor, which also serves as a fundraising event for Scouting. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. April 16 at Grace Heartland Church in … [Read more...]