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    Published on August 06, 2025

    Petals for Patients: A Small Gesture with a Big Impact

    a man pushes a cart of flowers

    A hospital stay can be lonely—especially for patients without visitors or family nearby. That’s why Owensboro Health launched Petals for Patients, a new program that delivers small flower arrangements to inpatients who could use a little comfort and care.

    The idea came from a local heart patient who once received flowers during a hospital stay far from home. That small act made a lasting impression, and he wanted to bring it home. Thanks to his generosity and a $7,500 gift, the program launched in July and now delivers 10 arrangements each week.

    Flowers are hand-delivered by nursing leaders chosen for their compassion and bedside connection. It’s a pure gesture of kindness and a quiet reminder that someone cares.

    The Owensboro Health Foundation hopes to grow the program with help from donors and community partners. Just $10 sends a flower to a patient who needs it most. Learn more at OwensboroHealth.org/Petals.

    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.