Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is a 410-bed acute and skilled care facility with a special emp

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is a 410-bed acute and skilled care facility with a special emphasis on community outreach and training students to provide medical care in rural areas. For its patients, the hospital has clinics conveniently located in nearby communities to provide care close to home. Recognized as a pioneer, Baptist Health Madisonville was the first Kentucky hospital outside a metropolitan area to offer open heart surgery.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is joining healthcare providers nationwide in recognizing the unique skills of our...
10/07/2025

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is joining healthcare providers nationwide in recognizing the unique skills of our Physician Assistants during National PA Week.

We appreciate the watchful, safe, and high-quality care our PAs provide to our patients every day. Thank you for everything you do that contributes to our outstanding patient experience and the success of Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville. Your teamwork and support make this organization a special place to work as well as an excellent place to receive care!

We are excited to welcome Holly Groves, MSN, APRN, FNP-C to our Hospitalist team at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonvill...
10/06/2025

We are excited to welcome Holly Groves, MSN, APRN, FNP-C to our Hospitalist team at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville!

Holly earned her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Kentucky, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in cardiology, hospitalist medicine, and family medicine.

She will provide excellent care to our patients that are admitted to the hospital.

Tune in to WFMW/WKTG at 7:30 am on Monday, October 6 for Western KY Live.Our Oncology Nurse Navigator, Heather Tow will ...
10/05/2025

Tune in to WFMW/WKTG at 7:30 am on Monday, October 6 for Western KY Live.

Our Oncology Nurse Navigator, Heather Tow will have the latest information on breast cancer screening guidelines as we enter Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She also has details on how underinsured and uninsured women can receive free mammograms.

One in eight women in the US will develop breast cancer, but early detection by mammograms saves lives.

National Physical Therapy Month is celebrated in October to encourage you to learn about the many benefits of physical a...
10/04/2025

National Physical Therapy Month is celebrated in October to encourage you to learn about the many benefits of physical activity.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 80% of adults and teens do not get enough physical activity.

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants play a critical role in helping Americans of all ages and abilities achieve their physical activity goals, and improve their quality of life.

Thank you to our PT team for helping to care for our community!

Thank you to the families who allowed us to share their NICU stories of hope, triumph, and love as we updated our Rotary...
10/03/2025

Thank you to the families who allowed us to share their NICU stories of hope, triumph, and love as we updated our Rotary Wall of Hope this year. These 12 pictures represent a sample of the many lives touched by our wonderful NICU staff.

We’re thankful for our friends at the Madisonville Rotary Club for partnering with the Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Foundation for this initiative, and for allowing us to share this hope each year with others. All families are welcome to stop by and view the Rotary Wall of Hope on the 7th floor of our hospital.

If you have not had your annual mammogram in the last year, call today to schedule your appointment. We do have assistan...
10/03/2025

If you have not had your annual mammogram in the last year, call today to schedule your appointment. We do have assistance programs for those qualifying women that are under insured or uninsured, so don't let that stop you. Early detection saves lives. Call 270.825.5176.

We are excited to announce that Mahala Harrell, MLS (ASCP) has been named the Manager of the Laboratory at Baptist Healt...
10/02/2025

We are excited to announce that Mahala Harrell, MLS (ASCP) has been named the Manager of the Laboratory at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.

Mahala's journey with us began as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) student, and she officially joined our team in December 2021 as an MLT (ASCP). Since then, she has continued to grow professionally, earning her Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Kentucky. This month also marks a special milestone-her one-year anniversary as a certified MLS (ASCP).

Mahala has taken on increasing leadership responsibilities over the years. After the retirement of Bob Johnson, she served as the Interim Chemistry Supervisor where she played a pivotal role in supporting the team through multiple departmental transitions. She was especially instrumental in the successful onboarding and implementation of the Chemistry Middleware, Infinity.

She brings strong leadership, deep knowledge, and a commitment to excellence to her new role. We are confident she will continue to make significant contributions as she leads the Laboratory team into the future.

Please join us in congratulating Mahala on this well-deserved promotion!

Our 2025 Healthcare Roundtable has come and gone, but now we need your feedback to see how Baptist Health Deaconess Madi...
10/02/2025

Our 2025 Healthcare Roundtable has come and gone, but now we need your feedback to see how Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville can better help employers in our community. Whether scheduling access, occupational medicine, behavioral health, specialty referrals, wellness, on-site services, or other needs, let us know your top healthcare priorities here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/63PGW73

If you missed out on this year’s Healthcare Roundtable or want to re-watch Dr. Milena Goldshmidt’s keynote speech on mental health in the workplace, it is now available to watch and share: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyvsY6LA4ic

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville proudly announces we have achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission ...
10/01/2025

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville proudly announces we have achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).

“This successful accreditation survey demonstrates our team’s commitment to excellence,” said Alisa Coleman, President of Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville. “Earning ACHC accreditation is a significant achievement that recognizes and honors our commitment to providing safe, quality, and compassionate care to our community and the patients we are honored to serve.”

Accreditation is a process through which healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national standards. Accreditation by ACHC reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care.

“We have not only achieved accreditation, but we have done so with the highest level of success,” stated Christy Littrell, Chief Nursing Officer at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville. “ACHC’s accreditation validates our hospital and staff’s commitment to abiding by rigorous federal standards and maintaining clinical excellence, not just during survey, but every day for every patient.”

ACHC is a nonprofit organization that has stood as a symbol of quality and excellence since 1986 and is recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

This month's Employee of the Month is Danelle Crick in Ultrasound.A nomination from Leadership stated: “I would like to ...
09/30/2025

This month's Employee of the Month is Danelle Crick in Ultrasound.

A nomination from Leadership stated:

“I would like to nominate Danelle Crick for Employee of the Month in recognition of her exceptional leadership and dedication to patient care in the ultrasound department. Recently, multiple physicians have commented that our hospital’s ultrasound team is the best. This is a direct reflection of the culture Danelle has fostered—one that consistently prioritizes patients and goes above and beyond to meet their needs.

The team frequently accommodates stat exams without hesitation and always maintains a friendly, helpful attitude, no matter how busy their schedule becomes. Danelle leads by example, encouraging her team to grow professionally and continually seeks opportunities to learn and improve.

Her commitment to excellence was especially evident when the department lacked a dedicated room. They didn’t let that stop them. Instead, they adapted always ensuring dignity and care were upheld—even in challenging circumstances.

Danelle’s leadership, compassion, and commitment to patient-centered care make her incredibly deserving of the Employee of the Month Award.”

Thank you, Danelle for making a difference!

This month's Daisy Award winner for extraordinary nursing care is Bethany Brackney, RN on 3 West.A nomination from a pat...
09/29/2025

This month's Daisy Award winner for extraordinary nursing care is Bethany Brackney, RN on 3 West.

A nomination from a patient stated:

“I lost my keys in the laundry and this young lady not only looked for them but went in the dirty linen with a metal detector to try to find them. After no luck, the second day she found a locksmith to come and make me a key so I could get home. On top of her kindness, her nursing care is pure excellence. I never had pain I could not control until now, and she made sure I was comfortable.”

Thanks, Bethany, for all you do!

Our Family Medicine Residency participated in the Hay Bale Trail at Harvest Fest this year.  Special thanks go to Sherry...
09/29/2025

Our Family Medicine Residency participated in the Hay Bale Trail at Harvest Fest this year. Special thanks go to Sherry Bruce, MA and Suzanne Townsend, MA for their help with this fun project.

Our Family Medicine Residency physicians see patients of all ages for sick visits and well visits. They also offer same day appointments. You can schedule an appointment by calling 270.825.6680 or schedule online at BaptistHealthDeaconess.com under Find A Doctor.

Address

900 Hospital Drive
Madisonville, KY
42431

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category