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Georgetown Community Hospital Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog
May 01, 2024New Grade for spring 2024 is a national recognition for patient safety
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Christie Duvall and the life-changing pain relief of a spinal cord stimulator
April 26, 2024For 20 years, Christie Duvall had been struggling with chronic pain. At 50 years old, she knew she had a lot of life to live and didn’t want to spend it in pain—nor dependent on opiate pain medications. That’s how Christie became a patient at Central Kentucky Pain & Spine at Georgetown Community Hospital.
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Network of Central Kentucky hospitals release 2023 Community Impact Report; region’s economy benefitted from over $200 million
April 24, 2024Learn more about our contribution to the region's economy
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Georgetown Community Hospital Publishes 2023 Community Benefit Report
March 28, 2024Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and economic vitality of Scott County
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Georgetown Community Hospital advances its colon cancer screenings by introducing artificial intelligence-powered colonoscopies
March 04, 2024Local hospital now offers a smart colonoscopy option with Medtronic’s GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module, designed to help find precancerous polyps.
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Dr. Mahmoud Abualayem, Cardiologist, joins Central Kentucky Heart Care, Georgetown and Paris, KY
January 10, 2024Learn more about our new cardiologist at Central Kentucky Heart Care
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Lung Cancer: Reducing Your Risk
November 29, 2023Learn more on how you can help reduce your risk of lung cancer.
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Dr. Sarah Hayek joins the team at Kentucky Bariatric Institute
November 29, 2023Sarah Hayek, MD joins the team at KBI to expand availability at the weight loss center.
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Understanding and Preventing Diabetes
November 01, 2023Read more to better understand how you can prevent diabetes.
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Breast Cancer - Be Aware and Take Action
October 06, 2023Candace Jones-Martin, APRN answers common questions concerning breast cancer.
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Naba Saeed, MD, Joins Gastroenterology & Hepatology of the Bluegrass
October 04, 2023Learn about our latest specialist to join Georgetown Medical Group.
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GFP Express Care Adds Nick Smith, MD, to medical staff; Extends hours to offer 7-day a week care.
September 06, 2023Learn more our newest providers to join Georgetown Family Physicians Express Care
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Dr. Richard L. Risher, Family Medicine Physician, joins Georgetown Family Physicians
August 30, 2023Learn more about our newest family physician!
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August 2023 Monthly Health Article – Immunization Awareness
August 11, 2023On May 11, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services announced an end to the public health emergency brought on by COVID-19. [1] Since the peak of the Omicron variant in January 2022, COVID-19 cases have declined rapidly – though the disease still poses a health risk to many Americans, COVID-19 death rates have dropped 95% from their height in 2021. [2] As a nation, we are the healthiest we’ve been in years.
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Georgetown Community Hospital is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
August 10, 2023The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines - Stroke SilverPlus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care.
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Martin Castillo, MD, joins Bluegrass Pediatrics & Internal Medicine; increases access to pediatric care for Spanish-speaking families
July 25, 2023Learn more about our newest pediatrician!
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Good Health Starts Today – 4 Tips for Men’s Health Month
June 06, 2023Dr. Hank Preston suggests 4 tips for men to obtain a healthy lifestyle
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Georgetown Community Hospital becomes the first community hospital in the country to offer TELIGEN™ system, a first-of-its-kind technology for spine surgeons
May 31, 2023GEORGETOWN, Ky. (May 31, 2023) – Georgetown Community Hospital (GCH) has acquired the TELIGEN™ system, a first-of-its-kind technology that helps orthopedic surgeons better visualize during minimally invasive spinal surgeries. Georgetown Community Hospital is the first community hospital in the country, and the 5th hospital of any kind in the US, to acquire the technology.
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Stroke Awareness and Mental Health Tips That May Improve Your Wellness
May 19, 2023Melissa Smith, DO shares tips on stroke and mental health awareness.
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Bridget Foster is selected for 2023 Mercy Award at Georgetown Community Hospital
May 17, 2023Learn more about our 2023 Mercy Award!
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