Mercer County - Powered by Inter County Energy Cooperative - Health

Overview

Locally James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital is the medical center and regionally Ephraim McDowell Wellness offer all areas of health care options for any need.

Key Initiatives

The Mercer Chamber of Commerce and partners worked to bring an institution of higher education back to our area. 2016 the Conover Education Center of Campbellsville University began and now has two buildings and houses the Mercer Chamber as their partner as well as Mercer Adult Education and Mercer Transformation which has the county tutoring program.

Lifestyle & Resources

Mercer County has several fitness centers, biking and kayaking groups and hiking at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Horse back riding with Big Red Stables is very popular. Find many recreational and fitness opportunities at www.mercerchamber.com

Did You Know?

Overview

Mercer County is served by the Mercer County Health Department and the James B. Haggin Memorial hospital. Both agencies are committed to serving a healthier population and practice preventative health initiatives.

Healthcare Facilities

Harrodsburg is served by Haggin Memorial Hospital. The hospital is noted for its up to date patient care. Please contact them at (859) 734-5441.

The Mercer County Health Department maintains a full time staff that is committed to healthier lifestyles and community health initiatives. Please contact the Health Dept. at (859) 734-4522.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

Healthcare is one career area that is always a viable solution to the workforce. Please call Haggin Hospital or the Mercer County Health Dept. for further details.

Workforce Programs

Mercer Co. Adult Education creates opportunities for careers in health care such as Phlebotomy Tech. Please call Adult Ed. for more details.

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Data Name	Value
Premature Age Adjusted Motality	451
Poor Physical Health Days per Month	4.8
Poor Mental Health Days per Month	4.1
Fair/Poor Health	20%
Smokers	21%
Obesity	36%
Excessive Drinking	13%
Diabetes	12%
Inactivity	31%
Population to Primary Care Physician	3553:1

Data Name	Value
Population < Age 65 Insured	92.90%
Population < Age 65 Uninsured	6.50%

Hospitals

Hospital Name	Type	Owner	ER
The James B Haggin Memorial Hospital	Critical Access Hospitals	Voluntary non-profit - Other	Yes

Data Name	Value
Drinking Water Violation	No
Fine Particulate Matter - Average daily PM25	N/A

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Toxins or Other Releases (lbs.)
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