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Residency Spotlight:
Methodist Hospital, Henderson, Kentucky

Local & Associated Links

What To Do In Henderson, KY

Dates & Reminders

News

Contact Us
Henderson is a friendly place!
LOCAL LINKS: (Back To Top)
Kentucky Tourism Website
City of Henderson Website
Henderson County Website
DATES & REMINDERS (Back To Top)

All meetings begin at 12 p.m. Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

February 1
- Residents and Interns Sub-Committee Meeting. All trainees should try to attend. There will be a speaker from National Health Services Corps to give information about having student loans paid for doctors who practice in underserved areas.

February 8
- OGME Committee Meeting.

February 8
- Executive Committee Meeting at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.

February 17
- Grand Rounds. Dr. Thompson from LMU DCOM will present OMM for ENT and Allergies.

 
Local Graduates
RESIDENCY SPOTLIGHT (Back To Top)
Methodist Hospital,
Henderson, Kentucky
(Click here to view website.)

Osteopathic Family Practice Residency Program began in July, 2003.

The medical staff of Methodist Hospital is dedicated to providing an atmosphere of learning, collaboration, and excellence to all students, interns, and residents.

A diverse environment designed to provide the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Contact Information:

John Logan, III, M.D., Administrative Program Director
270-827-7531 jlogan@methodisthospital.net

Thaddeus Salmon, D.O., DME
270-827-7200

Lisa Hope, Program Coordinator
270-827-7531 lhope@methodisthospital.net


Dr. Logan

Dr. Salmon
Check out the Methodist Hospital Media Room Videos
American Osteopathic Association AOA OPPORTUNITIES
- Approved Internships and Residencies
PLENTY TO DO IN & AROUND HENDERSON (Back To Top)
Henderson's - A River City

Henderson is situated along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky at the crossroads of US-60 and US-41. Find it here on Mapquest. Municipal parks provide areas for picnicking, golfing, tennis, soccer, swimming, softball and baseball. The Ohio River and several area lakes provide opportunities for water sports.
Ruby Moon Vineyard and Winery

What better way to start or end your day this spring than to make a visit to Ruby Moon, enjoy a wine tasting, sample some gourmet cheeses and relax in the Tuscan inspired tasting room with a glass of wine.
John James Audubon State Park and Museum

John James Audubon State Park and Museum houses the world’s largest collection of Audubon artifacts. Enjoy the Nature Center or spend some time camping and walking through the woods where the famed artist studied and painted birds from 1810-1819.

Downtown Henderson

The Downtown Henderson Project was started in 1986 with the help of the National and Kentucky Main Street Programs. The mission is to promote, improve, and preserve the unique character and economic vitality of Downtown Henderson.

There are plenty of places to shop and eat as you enjoy Henderson.

Click here for a video tour of the town!

The W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival

The W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival began in 1991 and has become one of the largest free music festivals in the nation, drawing over 30,000 attendants from almost every state and many countries. The festival was recently recognized by the Kentucky Main Street Program as the number one outdoor festival in Kentucky and was voted "One of the Top Ten Festivals" in the Commonwealth by the Kentucky Tourist Commission, as well as being recognized as a “Top 20 Event” by the Southeast Tourism Society in 2009. The event is a celebration of the life and legacy of Henderson resident and "Father of the Blues," William Christopher Handy.
NEWS: (Back To Top)
AOA Statement on the Affordable Care Act

Jan. 17, 2011 (Washington, D.C.) – Our nation, since the early 1900’s, has sought the enactment of policies that improve both the health of our citizens and the quality of our health care system. Congresses and Presidents of both parties have advanced fundamental and comprehensive reforms of our healthcare system. Throughout this 100 year journey, there have been many changes to our health care system. The most notable changes were the creation of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965, the creation of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the sustainable growth rate (SGR) in 1997, and the creation of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Medicare Part D) in 2003.
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