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HMH Primary Care Main earns National Recognition as Rural Health Clinic

Harrison Memorial Hospital is very pleased to announce that HMH Primary Care Main and HMH Primary Care Main Women’s Health have recently been awarded official accreditation as a Rural Health Clinic.

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Alex Caldwell earns ACHE Certification

Alex Caldwell recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders. Earning the FACHE® credential, signifies board certification in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow.

Fellow status represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development. In fact, only 8,866 healthcare executives hold this distinction.

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Harrison Memorial Hospital Expands Cardiac Care Services with Cutting-Edge Cardiac MRI

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH) is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its cardiac care services with the introduction of state-of-the-art Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This noninvasive diagnostic tool is a major addition to the hospital's comprehensive cardiology department.

Dr. Yaz Daaboul joined the HMH Medical Staff in July to lead HMH’s Advanced Cardiac Imaging Program, which now has added Cardiac MRI.

Cardiovascular MRI is now available to assess and guide the treatment of patients with a range of heart conditions, including:

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Harrison Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Michael Horn, Oncologist/Hematologist, to HMH Medical Staff

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH) is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Horn, M.D., as the newest addition to its dedicated team of healthcare professionals. Dr. Horn brings more than two decades of medical expertise to his new role as the head of Cancer Care at HMH.

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Harrison Memorial Hospital awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval^® for hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. HMH has maintained this tradition of accreditation since 1973.

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HMH Primary Care South Earns National Recognition As Rural Health Clinic

Harrison Memorial Hospital is very pleased to announce that HMH Primary Care South, conveniently located on US 27 South in Cynthiana, has recently been awarded official accreditation as a Rural Health Clinic.

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Harrison Memorial Hospital Welcomes Brian McDowell, PA to the Cardiology Team

Harrison Memorial Hospital welcomes Cardiology Physician Assistant Brian McDowell, PA-C. He will work in conjunction with HMH cardiologists Matthew Shotwell, M.D., and Yazan Daaboul, M.D., as well as with Ashley Black, APRN, Augustina McDowell, APRN, and Josh Hill, PA-C. He has 20 years of healthcare experience and nine years of experience treating patients with cardiovascular disease.

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HMH Sleep Disorder Lab achieves Accreditation with ACHC

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH) proudly announces its approval of accreditation status by Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for the services of the HMH Sleep Disorder Lab. ACHC’s Sleep Accreditation program offers standards for Sleep Labs/Centers (SLCs) and stand-alone Home Sleep Testing (HST) services. ACHC is a not-for-profit organization that has stood as a symbol of quality and excellence since 1986.

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Jennie Gardner, APRN, joins HMH Primary Care Main Campus Office

Harrison Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Jennie Gardner, APRN, to its medical staff. She will join Dr. Matthew Blake and Tara Wagner, APRN, treating patients at HMH Primary Care Main Campus in Cynthiana.

A native of Carlisle, KY, Gardner earned her associates degree in nursing in 1996. She then earned her bachelors degree in nursing in 1999 and completed her masters of science degree in nursing in 2002, all from the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, Lexington, KY.

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Harrison Memorial Hospital Welcomes Dr. John Peppin, D.O., FACP, to HMH Primary Care Pleasant Street Practice

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH) is delighted to announce the newest addition to the HMH Medical Staff, Dr. John Peppin, D.O., FACP. Dr. Peppin will be joining HMH Primary Care Pleasant Street practice alongside Dr. Shane Gainey, Dixie Stone, PA, and Daniel Klaber, APRN, to provide exceptional care to our community.

Dr. Peppin is a Primary Care Physician who will begin treating adult patients at our facility on September 18, 2023. His extensive education and experience make him a valuable asset to our healthcare community.

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