Ohio County Healthcare

11/27/2025

All Ohio County Family & Specialty Care Practices, along with Quick Care, will be closed on Thursday, November 27th. Quick Care will resume normal hours from 7 AM to 7 PM on Friday, November 28th.

Our Orthopedic Walk-in Clinics in Owensboro and Hartford will be closed Thursday & Friday, and will reopen with regular hours on Monday.

The OCH Emergency Department remains open 24/7 for emergency care.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

SAVE THE DATE!

Michelle Osborne, APRN will be on the Mobile Access Clinic at Phat Bellies in Rosine, KY on Thursday, December 4th from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

She will be offering an acute visit clinic, on-site labs, and walk-in appointments.

11/26/2025

COPD Awareness Month Reminder:
Vaccines help prevent infections and reduce COPD flare-ups.
If you or a loved one has COPD, talk with your provider about staying current on flu, pneumonia, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccines this season.

Healthy lungs start with prevention!

11/24/2025

We’re excited to share that Ohio County Healthcare has partnered with AblePay!

This free program helps patients save up to 13% on medical expenses. It also offers flexible payment options with no credit checks and support for billing questions.

Learn more and enroll with the link in the comments!

11/20/2025

Ohio County Healthcare was honored to receive Kentucky’s 2025 Community Star for Rural Excellence award from the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH).

This award reflects OCH's commitment to excellence and innovation in rural healthcare!

Pictured below is Shellie Shouse, CEO, receiving the award presented by Matthew Coleman, Director of the Kentucky Office of Rural Health, at the 2025 Kentucky Rural Health Association Conference in Bowling Green.

Check out the link in the comments to learn more!

11/20/2025

Happy National Rural Health Day from OCH!

To mark the occasion, Ohio County Judge Executive David Johnston signed a proclamation declaring that the third Thursday of November would be recognized as National Rural Health Day in Ohio County.

We are proud to join communities across the country today in celebrating the power of rural health!

11/19/2025

Exciting news for Ohio County Healthcare!

OCH was awarded $1.35 million in federal funding to make critical infrastructure improvements at our hospital. These upgrades include roof replacement, improved patient care areas, and updated equipment to keep care safe and efficient.

We would like to thank Senator Mitch McConnell for his continued support of investment in rural healthcare. Together, we’re ensuring OCH remains a trusted resource for our community!

To learn more, follow the link in the comments below.

11/19/2025

Join us Thursday, November 20th, as OCH celebrates & the !

We’re hosting the Ohio County Health Coalition at the Extension Office beginning at 11:30 AM. The event will include a smoking cessation program, free ni****ne replacement products, Quit Kits, and a meal.

Can’t make it tomorrow? Our To***co Treatment Specialists will be at Ohio County High School on Saturday, Nov. 22, with smoking cessation resources!

11/18/2025

⏰ We’re live in 10 minutes!

Not too late to join our free online talk on regaining bladder & bowel control.

Link in the comments, we’ll see you soon!

11/18/2025

Don’t miss our free & private online community health talk: “Regain Bladder & Bowel Control, TONIGHT AT 6 PM!

If you’re dealing with overactive bladder or fecal/urinary incontinence, this is your chance to hear from women’s health specialists about the latest treatments and strategies to regain confidence and improve quality of life.

It's not too late to REGISTER NOW through the link in the comments - We hope you can join us!

11/14/2025

COPD flare-ups can be scary, but small daily steps can make a big difference.

If you're struggling with COPD or concerned about your lung health, talk to your P*P about a referral to Pulmonary Rehab at Ohio County Healthcare.

PLUS - Join us for two Great American Smokeout events to help you quit:
• Thursday, November 20 | 11 AM–1 PM at the Ohio Co. Extension Office
• Saturday, November 22 | 12–2 PM at Ohio County High School

11/13/2025