Published on September 11, 2025
Emergency Preparedness Expo Draws Strong Attendance
Owensboro Health hosted its third annual Emergency Preparedness Expo on Thursday, drawing strong participation from schools, community groups and local agencies. Nearly 20 organizations took part, offering interactive demonstrations ranging from fire safety and outdoor survival skills to CPR and utility shut-offs.
More than 650 attendees took part in the expo, from Owensboro Health team members to students and interested community members.
“This event is all about preparing our people and making sure they feel confident before, during, and after a disaster,” said Katie Case, Emergency Management Coordinator at Owensboro Health. “I’m really grateful for our community partners for being here. We couldn’t do it without them—and it’s been exciting to see the expo grow every year.”
Organizations inside and outside the hospital showcased hands-on learning opportunities. Owensboro Municipal Utilities, for example, demonstrated how water mains and hydrants work beneath the surface. Other stations provided practice in skills such as CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.
“As a hands-on learner myself, I think the interactive element is the best part,” Case said. “It helps people feel more comfortable with what to do in a real emergency—whether that’s shutting off power, applying a tourniquet or responding to a medical crisis.”
Now in its third year, the expo has become a staple of National Preparedness Month, with Owensboro Health committed to continuing the educational event each year.
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; four 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.