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The Medical Center at Bowling Green celebrated a major milestone with a beam raising ceremony for the new High Street Tower project. This expansion, with a projected cost of $120 million, aims to enhance mother and baby services in Southcentral Kentucky, featuring the region’s only Level III NICU. Set to be completed by July 2026, the project will coincide with Med Center Health’s 100th anniversary, reflecting a commitment to improved community health services.
Bowling Green, Kentucky — The Medical Center at Bowling Green has reached a significant milestone in its expansion efforts with the recent beam raising ceremony for the new High Street Tower project. The ceremony took place on Wednesday afternoon and marks the completion of the structural framework for the new facility, which is part of the organization’s commitment to improving health services in the region.
Attended by Med Center Health employees, the event allowed staff members to sign the final beam before it was hoisted into place. This hands-on involvement underscores the importance of the project to the organization’s workforce and the community it serves. The High Street Tower, with a projected cost of $120 million, represents the largest single investment in the history of Med Center Health.
The new facility is designed to enhance mother and baby services in Southcentral Kentucky, responding to a growing need for specialized health care for women and children. Positioned to occupy the fourth and fifth floors of the tower, these services will feature one of the largest obstetrics units in Kentucky, which will include essential amenities such as ante-partum care, labor and delivery rooms, and post-partum care units. The project will also provide state-of-the-art cesarean suites and an emergency department.
Additionally, the High Street Tower will incorporate the region’s only Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), which is critical for providing advanced care for premature and critically ill newborns. This expansion is vital as Med Center Health currently ranks as the fourth busiest Obstetrics and Gynecology Program in Kentucky, with approximately 3,000 deliveries annually.
Expected to complete by July 2026, the timing of the project’s completion coincides with Med Center Health’s 100th anniversary, marking a century of service in the community. The groundbreaking for the High Street Tower occurred on June 13 and the site is located near the former High Street School, a well-known historical location in Bowling Green.
Future plans for the tower include enhancements to emergency department services, surgical units, endoscopy, and additional medical and surgical beds to meet growing community needs. Med Center Health currently employs over 4,000 individuals and operates several hospital locations throughout Southcentral Kentucky, serving a large and diverse population.
The High Street Tower project is a pivotal step in the ongoing development of health care services in the Bowling Green area, ensuring that residents have access to comprehensive care that meets modern standards. As the construction progresses, the facility is set to become a cornerstone of community health, emphasizing the importance of specialized services for women and children in the region.
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