Baptist Health Floyd

10/01/2025

Protect yourself and your family this flu season. Baptist Health is offering convenient options to receive a flu shot starting October 1 through October 30.

Walk-in flu shot clinics will be available in Charlestown, Corydon, Floyds K***s, New Albany, Palmyra, Salem, Scottsburg, and Sellersburg. Baptist Health Medical Group primary care offices in these locations will also offer extended hours to provide flu shots. Walk-ins are welcome, or you may call the primary care office nearest you to schedule a time.

Patients younger than age 9 can receive flu shots at Baptist Health primary care and pediatric offices. Please check with your insurance provider regarding any co-pay or out-of-pocket expenses.

Scan the QR code for specific dates and locations or visit BaptistHealth.com/FluShot.

10/01/2025

Curious about what breast cancer looks like on a mammogram? This guide explains the key signs radiologists look for — helping you understand the imaging behind early detection.

Learn about how breast cancer appears on a mammogram, common imaging patterns radiologists look for and when to consult your healthcare provider.

09/30/2025

Baptist Health Floyd held its annual service awards luncheon today. Employees were honored for their years of service and were treated to food as well as carnival games where they could win prizes. We love our employees!

09/30/2025

Your body tells you when something isn’t right. Recognizing the early signs of ovarian cancer can help you seek care sooner.

09/29/2025

A reception was held today for Teresa Bennett who will be retiring from Baptist Health Floyd on Tuesday after 42 1/2 years. Teresa has worked in Administration for the last 33 years. Congrats on your retirement Teresa!

09/27/2025

Baptist Health Floyd had a great turnout for this morning's Kentuckiana Heart Walk. The walk began at Grawemeyer Lawn on the campus of the University of Louisville.

09/26/2025

Nursing Assistant Ruby Massie was presented with a BEE Award today at Baptist Health Floyd. The BEE Award honors and recognizes patient care team members, outside of nursing, who go above and beyond to provide excellent patient experiences.

09/26/2025

1 in 3 U.S. adults has prediabetes—yet most don’t know it. Read this article to learn the warning signs and how to reverse it.

Learn about prediabetes, who is at risk, how screening works, and simple ways to support healthy blood sugar.

09/25/2025

At Baptist Health Floyd, Austin’s bariatric surgery journey transformed his life—helping him regain energy, rediscover strength, and go from walking to completing the Derby Marathon. Learn how personalized care made this comeback possible.

09/24/2025

Feeling like you’re at a breaking point doesn’t mean you’re weak — it means it’s time to reach for help. 💙 Learn the signs of a nervous breakdown and when to seek support.

09/24/2025

𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬

For more than four decades Teresa Bennett has greeted co-workers with a big smile and a bowl of Life Savers on her desk. But on Sept. 30, the woman known for both her candy and kindness will clock out for the last time, closing a 42½-year career at Baptist Health Floyd.

“It is going to be hard that last day. It will be an emotional day for me.”

She began her career on Jan. 10, 1983, in the Admitting Department before transferring to a part-time secretary in the Education Department in 1988. In 1992 she transferred to Administration, and that is where she has been for the last 33 years. During that time, she has worked directly for vice president of finance, director of customer relations/quality, vice president of human resources, vice president of nursing and vice president of operations. Her current position reports to the vice president of operations and chief nursing officer/vice president of nursing, and she supports the other administrators as needed.

“This executive team is great to work with and they truly care about the well being of the employees,” Bennett said.

And while faces have changed through the decades, Bennett said she never considered looking for another job.

“I like the organization and felt loyal to it. I felt like part of something, and I like the family atmosphere,” she said. “It is a welcoming workplace. I never really thought about leaving. I have always liked my job and the people I work with are great. I like what I do. Every day is different.”

For most of her time in Administration, Bennett worked with Katie Wells who served as an executive assistant to the president. The two worked side-by-side and developed a special relationship. Katie passed away in 2023 after working at the hospital for 47 years.

“She was always so upbeat and friendly when I would run into her and she is the one who encouraged me to apply for the position in Administration,” she said. “I used to tease her that she was my work BFF but later she was just my best friend. We worked very well together and were always there for each other.”

Bennett said she had thought about retiring a few years back but put those plans aside once her best friend Katie was stricken with cancer.

“Once she got sick I just forgot about the thought of leaving,” she said. “After she passed it seemed like the hospital should have stopped, but it did not, and I struggled with that for a while. She was here 47 years. We raised kids together, went through a lot of life events together and shared work. We were a great team.”

She said the most difficult stretch of her career was during the COVID pandemic.

“It was such a dark, scary, uncharted time,” she said. “Watching the Administration navigate through it, always with the employees and patients being the top priority, gave me some peace.”

Bennett said she has no big plans for retirement. She plans to spend more time with her husband, two adult children and their families which include three grandchildren and her mom and dad. She said there are home projects that she hopes to complete in the coming months. She lives on 10 acres in Georgetown so “there is always plenty to do,” she said.

She truly has family ties at the hospital. Her daughter has worked at the hospital for 22 years, her mom and sister both volunteered and her 14-year-old granddaughter was a junior volunteer this summer.

“Teresa has been a valued member of the Baptist Health Floyd team for 42 ½ years. She has been involved in so many areas over her tenure and has always given everything her personal touch and has treated everyone with great respect and compassion,” said Baptist Health Floyd President Mike Schroyer. “She has been one of our biggest cheerleaders for our Mission, Vision, and Values, and has demonstrated each one with everything she touches. I congratulate Teresa on her long tenure, and I cannot thank her enough for the service she has provided. Her retirement is well deserved, and I know I speak for everyone in saying congratulations and good luck in your retirement and thank you for your loving touch and your outstanding service to Baptist Health Floyd!”

While she said it is time to move on, walking out the door on Sept. 30 for the final time will be difficult. Looking back, however, she knows she gave it her all for more than four decades.

“I will definitely miss the people the most. I have been fortunate to have worked with so many good people through the years and made some lifelong friends,” Bennett said. “It is a very caring family atmosphere here. I look at Katie and feel so bad that she did not get to enjoy retirement, so it made me look at it differently after she passed.

“I love this place – it is going to be hard to leave. But I know it’s time.”

A reception in her honor will be from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, in the Administrative Board Room at Baptist Health Floyd.

09/24/2025

A Lifesaving Start 💙 Thanks to local philanthropy, Baptist Health Floyd’s NICU has been able to open its doors and deliver critical care to over 300 families in just two years. Watch our story of hope and healing—and discover why donor generosity truly saves lives. Learn more about philanthropy and Mother & Baby Care at Baptist Health: https://bit.ly/4oZp9L4