Ohio County Healthcare Receives $1.35 Million in Federal Funding for Infrastructure Improvements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hartford, KY — 11/19/2025

Ohio County Healthcare (OCH) has been awarded $1.35 million in federal funding to support critical infrastructure projects. The funding, part of an $11 million investment in Kentucky-focused projects included in the FY2026 Agriculture Appropriation Act, was secured with the support of Senator Mitch McConnell, senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

OCH will utilize the funds for several capital improvements, including:

• Roof replacement at the hospital’s main campus
• Restructuring of patient care areas
• Equipment updates to enhance safety and efficiency

“Ohio County Healthcare is a vital resource for tens of thousands of residents who depend on it for quality medical care, and it provides important jobs and health benefits to many families in our region,” said Senator McConnell. “These much-needed infrastructure improvements will ensure the hospital remains safe, reliable, and capable of delivering prompt emergency care when it’s needed most.”

“As a rural Critical Access Hospital, we are deeply committed to providing high-quality care to our neighbors—many of whom face economic hardship and limited access to essential health services,” said Shellie Shouse, CEO of Ohio County Healthcare. “Senator McConnell’s continued support of OCH is not just appreciated; it is vital. Without it, our ability to safeguard the health and well-being of our community would be severely compromised.”

About Ohio County Healthcare:
Ohio County Healthcare, legal name Ohio County Hospital Corporation, is a non-profit comprehensive healthcare system comprised of a joint commission-accredited hospital with primary care and specialty physician services located in Ohio, Daviess, and Butler counties.

Serving patients from 14 locations, Ohio County Healthcare includes a Joint Commission-accredited hospital and the provider outpatient clinics of Ohio County Family Care – Hartford & Beaver Dam, Quick Care Clinic, Ohio County Specialty Care – Hartford & Owensboro, Butler County Family Care, and Fordsville Area Medical Clinic. Ohio County Healthcare’s specialty areas consist of Audiology, Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Ear, Nose, & Throat, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Primary Care, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Podiatry, Sleep Medicine, Weight Management, & Wound Care.

With more than 75 physicians and nurse practitioners, along with over 850 employees, Ohio County Healthcare is committed to providing “Outstanding Care Here… Every Encounter. Every Location. Every Time."

For more information, visit OCHcares.com.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact: CeCe Robinson, Community Relations Director, at 270-298-5409 or crobinson@ochcares.com