Baptist Health Hardin

Baptist Health Hardin Baptist Health Hardin is a collection of health facilities committed to delivering quality patient care. We welcome respectful conversation.

Hateful, harassing, discriminatory, or abusive comments may be removed. Baptist Health Hardin serves approximately 400,000 residents in 10 Central Kentucky counties (Hardin, LaRue, Meade, Breckinridge, Grayson, Nelson, Hart, Bullitt, Green and Taylor). The 300-bed hospital in Elizabethtown, Kentucky includes 270 acute care, 15 psychiatric and 15 skilled nursing beds. Additionally, Baptist Health H

ardin includes 50+ outpatient facilities across the service area including a Cancer Care Center, Outpatient Surgical Center and 2 Urgent Care Centers. There are more than 550 physicians and advanced practice clinicians in over 40 specialties and primary care including Hospitalists available 24/7; Emergency and Urgent Care; Cancer Care, Cardiac, Ear, Nose and Throat, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Plastic and Reconstructive, Pulmonology, Rehab and Therapy, Urology, and Vascular Services; Medical and Surgical Services; Diagnostic Imaging; Obstetrics including a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); and Pediatrics. With 2,900+ employees and an active volunteer corps of 140, Baptist Health Hardin is the third largest employer in Hardin County.

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Get your athlete ready for the season ahead! Baptist Health is offering $35 sports physicals at Urgent Care clinics and ...
06/10/2026

Get your athlete ready for the season ahead!

Baptist Health is offering $35 sports physicals at Urgent Care clinics and Primary Care offices from May 1 through August 31. Find a location or check in online: BaptistHealth.com/CareAnywhere

Recovery looks different for everyone, and there is no one-size-fits-all timeline for sobriety. Understanding the proces...
06/09/2026

Recovery looks different for everyone, and there is no one-size-fits-all timeline for sobriety. Understanding the process can help individuals and families know what to expect and where to seek support.

Learn more about the journey to sobriety.

Getting sober means different things to different people. Learn how long it takes to sober up after drinking and the stages of long-term recovery.

That nagging pain in the back of your ankle could be more than just soreness.Achilles tendinitis is a common overuse inj...
06/08/2026

That nagging pain in the back of your ankle could be more than just soreness.

Achilles tendinitis is a common overuse injury, especially for runners and active adults. Catching it early and adjusting your routine can help prevent it from getting worse.

Here’s what to know and how to manage it.

The Achilles tendon connects your calf muscle to the back of your heel bone. It can become swollen and painful if you overuse or stress it. Learn more at Baptist Health.

Brain freeze happens when something cold touches the roof of your mouth too quickly, triggering a short burst of pain.Le...
06/07/2026

Brain freeze happens when something cold touches the roof of your mouth too quickly, triggering a short burst of pain.

Learn more about the science behind brain freeze and common myths surrounding it.

Brain freeze is real, but a lot of what you've heard about it isn't. Learn what causes that quick head pain and how to make it stop fast.

Red light therapy panels are becoming increasingly popular for everything from skincare to muscle recovery. But how do t...
06/05/2026

Red light therapy panels are becoming increasingly popular for everything from skincare to muscle recovery. But how do they work, and what does the science actually say?

Learn more about red light therapy and its potential benefits.

Red light panels are a popular wellness trend. Learn what they are, how they work, what the research says and whether they are safe.

Not all hernias require surgery right away, but some symptoms should not be ignored. Knowing the signs can help you dete...
06/04/2026

Not all hernias require surgery right away, but some symptoms should not be ignored. Knowing the signs can help you determine when it is time to seek medical care.

Learn more about hernia treatment options.

Not all hernias require surgery. Understand when hernia surgery is required, risks of waiting, and when to talk with a surgeon about treatment options.

A first of its kind breakthrough is happening right here in our community. ❤️ Baptist Health Hardin is leading the world...
06/03/2026

A first of its kind breakthrough is happening right here in our community. ❤️ Baptist Health Hardin is leading the world’s first human clinical trial of 4D mammography, a technology that could change how breast cancer is detected and potentially reduce the need for invasive biopsies.

Led by Craig Kamen, MD, and made possible through donor support, this innovation is bringing advanced care closer to home.

Read how local generosity is helping drive a global step forward in cancer diagnostics and what it could mean for patients everywhere.
https://bit.ly/3QNqJTG

Small daily habits can have a big impact on your mental health. From consistent sleep to healthy movement and routines, ...
06/02/2026

Small daily habits can have a big impact on your mental health. From consistent sleep to healthy movement and routines, simple structure can help reduce stress and support overall well-being.

Learn how routines can support your mental health.

Daily routines may have a bigger impact on your mental health than you think. Learn how simple habits can support your mood and how to start a new routine.

Dr. Green has joined the Baptist Health Wound Care team to provide skilled, patient-centered care. She offers services t...
06/01/2026

Dr. Green has joined the Baptist Health Wound Care team to provide skilled, patient-centered care. She offers services to restore the integrity of a patient’s damaged tissue. This includes the evaluation and treatment of wounds that are a result of pressure, diabetic or venous ulcers, surgical incisions, complex soft-tissue injuries or trauma. Dr. Green also specializes in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, an advanced approach that facilitates wound healing in conditions that are resistant to conventional treatments. She is accepting new patients and we’re proud to have her on our team.

To schedule an appointment, call 270.979.1010.

Baptist Health Medical Group Wound Care
200 Cardinal Drive, Suite 314, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
BaptistHealthMedicalGroup.com

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913 N Dixie Avenue
Elizabethtown, KY
42701

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