Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s are expanding services in South Central Kentucky through the acquisition of a primary care practice in Bowling Green.
Enhanced Primary Care
Bowling Green Internal Medicine & Pediatric Associates is now a Norton Children’s and Norton Healthcare location.
The $1.2 million investment will further streamline care for kids in the region, while also increasing offerings for adults seeking treatment.
The offices, located at 615 E. Seventh Ave., feature 9,000-square-feet of space split between pediatric and adult primary care.
“Providing access to health care is essential to our mission,” said Russell F. Cox, President and CEO of Norton Healthcare. “High-quality, safe, innovative care should be available to every person across the region. The best way to achieve that vision is to bring care closer to home. Bringing this team into Norton Children’s and Norton Healthcare is a great step forward in our goal.”
The acquisition marks Norton Healthcare’s latest investment in the Bowling Green area.
Norton Children’s began offering pediatric cardiology services in South Central Kentucky in the 1960s, and in the years since has added neurology, urology and neonatal follow-up services at Norton Children’s Outpatient Center located at 720 Second Ave.
“Norton Children’s and Norton Healthcare have had a great relationship with the physicians in Bowling Green.”
Investing In Bowling Green
The outpatient center, much like Bowling Green itself, has seen growth in recent years.
Patient visits increased 11% between 2022 and 2023.
With several Norton Children’s specialty services well-established in Bowling Green, this newly acquired practice now brings primary care into the fold.
“Bowling Green has always been a great place to live, work, learn and play,” said Steven T. Hester, M.D., MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical and Strategy Officer of Norton Healthcare. “We have been part of this community for a very long time and are furthering our commitment to local families. Having these practices will allow us to help bridge the gap between primary care and specialty services, with the goal of supporting the area for years to come.”
The practices will maintain their existing team of nine providers.
The offices will offer wellness checkups, sports physicals, vaccinations, sick visits, pulmonary function and electrocardiogram testing, and more.
According to Norton, the facility is expecting more than 25,000 visits this year.
“We’re thrilled to join the Norton Children’s and Norton Healthcare system,” said Paul A. Kniery, M.D., Internal Medicine Physician with the former practice and now Norton Children’s and Norton Healthcare. “We’ve seen the positive impact of their specialized pediatric care in our community, and we are proud to take part in the growth of primary care services for families here in Bowling Green.”
For more information, visit nortonhealthcare.com.
