Dearborn County Hospital and the City of Rising Sun are
working cooperatively to maintain the clinical services
available at the Rising Sun Medical Center. In an
agreement finalized early this year, Dearborn County
Hospital will now operate the healthcare facility
located at 230 Sixth Street in Rising Sun.
“We are pleased that DCH is able to play a leading role
in the continued operations of the Rising Sun Medical
Center,” stated Roger D. Howard, Dearborn County
Hospital President/CEO. “Even though the agreement for
operations of the Medical Center is between the City and
DCH, the primary beneficiaries will be the residents of
Rising Sun and Ohio County.
“Currently, the hospital is working to recruit a full
time primary care physician for the Center,” continued
Mr. Howard. “This new physician will work in
cooperation with the current Medical Center staff
including General Practitioner Dr. Gary Scudder and
Family Nurse Practitioner Vanessa Longacre.
“Our goal is to not only maintain the Rising Sun Medical
Center, but to increase usage of the facility. Increased
utilization of the Center is good for everyone and could
possibly result in additional services being available
there in the future.”
“The City appreciates the efforts put forth by Dearborn
County Hospital on behalf of the Rising Sun Medical
Center. Having access to a primary care physician or
family nurse practitioner on a full time basis means a
great deal to the community. For many individuals,
especially the elderly, it eliminates concerns regarding
transportation to Lawrenceburg or beyond. Others just
appreciate the convenience, time savings and security
that having a hometown doctor provides. The Medical
Center is also a key asset for the City when recruiting
new businesses to the area,” noted Rising Sun Mayor
Branden Roeder.
“Rising Sun, as well as all of Ohio County, is an
extremely important part of the DCH service area,”
concluded Mr. Howard. “We are happy that we could work
with the City in ensuring the continued operation of the
Rising Sun Medical Center for the area’s residents.”
For more information or an appointment at the Rising Sun
Medical Center, please call 812-438-2555.
