Hospital Leaders Explain What’s Ahead in Madisonville’s Expansion Project

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is embarking on a major transformation as the hospital begins construction on a $120 million expansion and renovation designed to upgrade nearly every area of its facility and enhance healthcare in the region.

Chief Administrative Officer Alisa Coleman and Vice President of Operations Amanda Wagner recently shared details about the project, with Coleman highlighting that it will affect nearly every area of the hospital, including the emergency room, surgical departments, behavioral health, and oncology.

click to download audioWagner says the most significant changes will result from reworking the way care is delivered in the emergency room.

click to download audioShe said the behavioral health rooms will be designed for patients requiring extra security during difficult times and reflect specific requests and needs identified in the community across a wide range of age groups.

click to download audioColeman says the renovation will also expand the oncology and infusion center, allowing the hospital to serve more patients and provide a more comfortable, efficient environment for their care.

click to download audioThe oncology department will feature six exam rooms.

click to download audioAlthough some inconveniences are expected during construction, Coleman says the hospital’s priority is to stay fully open and functional throughout the project, which is set to begin soon and is expected to take two to three years to complete.