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Owensboro Health is proud of its high quality care, partnerships with leading organizations and initiatives to improve the health of our region. From our advanced care to offering the region’s only medical-based fitness center, Owensboro Health is meeting the needs of patients throughout western Kentucky and southern Indiana.

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Myths and Facts about Suicide 10/10/2024
By Amy Scott, LCSW, CADCFor The Messenger-InquirerAfter having just recognized suicide prevention month in September, it is important…
Healthy Tips Video: Food Safety 10/02/2024
One of the easiest ways to help prevent foodborne illness is to use a food thermometer when cooking your food. Avoid the danger zone, which is 40 to 140 degrees.
Meal Prep Made Easy 9/19/2024
Registered dietitian Veronica McCauley, busy mom of four, shares her tips for making healthy and budget-friendly meals during the "back-to-school" rush.

About Owensboro Health

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities it serves in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 350 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a weight management program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.

On average each year, we have more than 19,000 inpatient admissions, deliver 2,000 babies and provide the region’s only Level III NICU. Owensboro Health physicians perform nearly 33,000 surgical procedures, including nearly 150 open-heart surgeries. Our physicians and staff have 90,000 Emergency Department visits and more than 1.25 million outpatient visits annually. Visit our home page for more information.