Baptist Health Hardin

Baptist Health Hardin Baptist Health Hardin is a collection of health facilities committed to delivering quality patient c It is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Baptist Health Hardin serves approximately 400,000 residents in 10 Central Kentucky counties (Hardin, LaRue, Meade, Breckinridge, Grayson, Nelson, Hart, Bullitt, Green and Taylor). The 300-bed hospital in Elizabethtown, Kentucky includes 270 acute care, 15 psychiatric and 15 skilled nursing beds. Additionally, Baptist Health Hardin includes 50+ outpatient facilities across the service area including a Cancer Care Center, Outpatient Surgical Center and 2 Urgent Care Centers. There are more than 550 physicians and advanced practice clinicians in over 40 specialties and primary care including Hospitalists available 24/7; Emergency and Urgent Care; Cancer Care, Cardiac, Ear, Nose and Throat, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Plastic and Reconstructive, Pulmonology, Rehab and Therapy, Urology, and Vascular Services; Medical and Surgical Services; Diagnostic Imaging; Obstetrics including a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); and Pediatrics. With 2,900+ employees and an active volunteer corps of 140, Baptist Health Hardin is the third largest employer in Hardin County.

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Baptist Health Urgent Care is now open in Bardstown at 118 Patriot Drive. Should you need immediate care for minor illne...
01/07/2026

Baptist Health Urgent Care is now open in Bardstown at 118 Patriot Drive. Should you need immediate care for minor illnesses and injuries, visit BaptistHealth.com/CareAnywhere to check in online, view wait times or feel free to just walk in for care. We are excited to help keep the Bardstown community healthy.

Caring for you is what we do best. Whenever a minor injury or illness takes it out of you, we’re here for you with wait times & online check in for in-person care and 24/7 video visits & eVisits.

01/07/2026

Suffering from symptoms of the flu? Get care now through Baptist Health Urgent & Virtual Care providers. View wait times and check in online for in-person visits, or schedule a 24/7 video visit or eVisit. Get started at BaptistHealth.com/CareAnywhere.

Baptist Health Hardin's Wellness on Wheels mobile health unit kicks off its 2026 schedule tomorrow from 10 a.m. - noon a...
01/06/2026

Baptist Health Hardin's Wellness on Wheels mobile health unit kicks off its 2026 schedule tomorrow from 10 a.m. - noon at Lakeside Worship Center, located at 1801 Ring Road in Elizabethtown. For all January and February dates, read the full story linked in the comments.

A month without alcohol can support better sleep, mental wellbeing, and overall health. Dry January is one small step th...
01/06/2026

A month without alcohol can support better sleep, mental wellbeing, and overall health. Dry January is one small step that can lead to lasting benefits.

Understanding how genetics influence weight can help guide effective weight management. Learn how your genes may play a ...
01/06/2026

Understanding how genetics influence weight can help guide effective weight management. Learn how your genes may play a role and what you can do to support your health.

Learn how genetics and environment influence obesity, what genes affect weight, and how lifestyle and medical care can support healthy weight management.

Baptist Health Hardin's ostomy support group will be in a new location this year.Baptist Health Hardin will continue its...
01/06/2026

Baptist Health Hardin's ostomy support group will be in a new location this year.

Baptist Health Hardin will continue its monthly ostomy support group in 2026, providing education, resources and fellowship for patients and caregivers managing life with an ostomy.

Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. ET. Meetings will now be held in the Community Room at Swope Toyota, located at 1085 N. Dixie Hwy., in Elizabethtown.

Programs last approximately one hour. Light refreshments will be served. Participation is free and registration is not required. All are welcome, including family members and caregivers.

Meetings will be cancelled due to inclement weather if Hardin County School System is closed.

For more information, call 270.706.5054.

Baptist Health Hardin will host a series of free diabetes support group meetings throughout 2026 for individuals interes...
01/06/2026

Baptist Health Hardin will host a series of free diabetes support group meetings throughout 2026 for individuals interested in learning more about diabetes management and related health topics.

The meetings are open to the public and designed for people living with diabetes, their loved ones and anyone seeking information and support.

There is no cost to attend, registration is not required, and participants do not need to be patients. Guests are welcome.

All meetings will be held from 6–7 p.m. at the Diabetes Care Clinic, located at 521 Robinbrooke Blvd., in Elizabethtown.

The 2026 meeting schedule includes:

• Thursday, Jan. 22: Health maintenance (recommended vaccinations, annual labs, exams and more)
• Thursday, April 23: Healthy eating (led by a registered dietitian)
• Thursday, July 23: Get moving (exercise and physical activity)
• Thursday, Oct. 29: Diabetes and neuropathy

Topics are subject to change.

For more information, call 270.979.5092.

01/05/2026

Have you considered participating in Dry January this new year? It's not too late to begin. Therapist Megan Brown with Baptist Health Medical Group Behavioral Health shares a little bit about this new year decision to avoid alcohol and the benefits one might experience.

For more information about Behavioral Health services visit:

https://www.baptisthealth.com/care-services/services/behavioral-health

This New Year, let your “why” make a difference. ✨ Every gift to Baptist Health Foundation has a story — from supporting...
01/05/2026

This New Year, let your “why” make a difference. ✨ Every gift to Baptist Health Foundation has a story — from supporting patients and families to empowering our employees and advancing care in our community.

We’re sharing words from our community members — donors, employees, and patients — about why giving truly makes a difference: https://bit.ly/4nWRPm9

Fitness trackers are more than just step counters. Explore what modern wearables can measure, how they work, and how to ...
01/03/2026

Fitness trackers are more than just step counters. Explore what modern wearables can measure, how they work, and how to choose the right one for your goals.

Learn about fitness wearables, how they can support your goals, what to consider before buying, and why accuracy, battery life, and privacy matter.

Welcome to the world, baby Ezra, the first baby of the year at Baptist Health Hardin. Ezra was born to parents Megan and...
01/02/2026

Welcome to the world, baby Ezra, the first baby of the year at Baptist Health Hardin. Ezra was born to parents Megan and Joshua on New Year's Day at 2:12 p.m. He weighed in at 8 lbs., 2 oz. We could not be happier for this family to welcome their little one into the world. Congratulations to the new family - and best wishes for a lifetime journey filled with love and happiness!

Feeling drained now that the festivities are over? You’re not alone . The post-holiday blues are real and manageable. Di...
01/02/2026

Feeling drained now that the festivities are over? You’re not alone . The post-holiday blues are real and manageable. Discover strategies to reset your mood and reclaim your routine.

When that last drop of New Years champagne is gone and the Christmas ornaments are packed away, many people enter a state of post-holiday blues....

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