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Summary: - Ephraim McDowell Health (EMH) is a nonprofit, integrated healthcare system in central Kentucky, headquartered in Danville, with three hospitals and primary/specialty care offices. - Maternity-focused services include nurse-midwife care as part of EMH’s obstetric offerings, evidenced by staff additions such as two nurse midwives to the team (reported in 2026). - Core facilities relevant to maternity and obstetrics: - Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center (core hospital, 222 beds, nonprofit) - Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital (25-bed critical access, Lincoln County) - Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital (25-bed critical access, Mercer County) - Service area: central Kentucky, serving over 119,000 residents across six counties; maternity and obstetric services are part of the system’s hospital and outpatient offerings. - Contact/overview: EMH is a healthcare system with a Danville HQ, main phone (859) 239-1000, and a focus on hospital-based obstetric and maternity care within its broader health services.

Clinic Type

Midwifery

Address

217 South Third Street, Danville, KY 40047, US

Phone

(859) 239-2550 or birthinginfo@emhealth.org for details

Email

birthinginfo@emhealth.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

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Technology & Equipment

  • Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • HUGS electronic monitoring system

Team

  • James Hourigan, MD, MD — Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Jennifer Stivers, MD, MD — Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Anne Turcea, MD, MD — Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Tonya New, APRN, CNM, APRN, CNM — Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Lauren Paynter, APRN, CNM, APRN, CNM — Obstetrics & Gynecology

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

When are childbirth classes held for Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center?

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center – classes are held on the second, third, and fourth Monday of January, March, May, July, September, and November from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Please call (859) 239-2530 to register or click here to register online.

When are childbirth classes held on the fourth Tuesday schedule?

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center – classes meet on the fourth Tuesday of every other month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please call (859) 239-2530 to register or click here to register online.

How can I contact birthing services for more details?

For more details on what we offer at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, please call (859) 239-2550 or email birthinginfo@emhealth.org.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • MedicalRecords.com: 65-72% of patients would recommend the hospital (62 reviews on MedicalRecords.com)

Patients praise

  • Strong praise for the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of nursing staff
  • High patient recommendation rates for the health system's facilities
  • Some departments recognized for extraordinary service (e.g., DAISY Team Award)

Common complaints

  • Concerns regarding hospital communication and transparency regarding service changes
  • Some reports of long wait times for care
  • Occasional patient dissatisfaction with administrative procedures and staff responsiveness

"I had several different nurses during my five-day stay. Every single one of them went above and beyond with their dedication, compassion and professionalism to my care."

— Patient testimonial for Ephraim McDowell nursing team

"The staff is nice but dont make up for the time u have to wait when there out at there desk talking."

— Patient review for Ephraim McDowell facility

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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