Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Cancer Care
Individuals with cancer may find themselves needing to be hospitalized more than once during their course of treatment. Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center 
is making those hospital stays a little more comfortable with its Cancer Care Center.
The Cancer Care Center features:
- 12 patient rooms, all of them private and very similar to what you might have at home instead of in a hospital. Each room also has a wide sleeper chair and another upholstered chair positioned below an adjustable reading light.
- A family resource room for use by patients’ family members. It has a large television, a leather couch and two chairs that become sleeper beds. The room also holds an activity table and chairs and includes a kitchen area and bath facilities. Also in the room is a computer with Internet access and a printer. Patients and their family members may use this computer to research their diagnosis and also keep in touch with other family members during their stay.
Centralized cancer care allows physicians to have more time to spend with you and your family members. In addition, the nursing staff is trained in the specialty of cancer care, and cancer patients see a consistent staff during their different admissions.
The Cancer Care Center was created by the Central Kentucky Cancer Program (CKCP) in partnership with the Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation.
- Directions
- Insurance Plans
- Pharmacy
- Services
- Visiting Hours
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center's Outpatient Pharmacy offers curbside, 15-minute parking for its customers. These spaces are located off Third Street.
Use the map of Danville or written directions to find us.
Follow U.S. 27 south approximately 27 miles to KY 34. Turn right on KY 34 and drive about seven miles until you arrive in Danville at Fourth Street, which is a one-way street heading south. Turn left on Fourth Street, go four blocks, then turn left onto Figg Alley. To park in the City Parking Garage, proceed to the intersection with Third Street, make a left turn onto Third Street and drive one block to the parking garage entrance. You may park free by bringing your ticket to the Information Desk.
From Mount Vernon and Stanford:
Follow U.S. 150 approximately eight miles. At the U.S. 27 intersection in Stanford, stay on U.S. 150, which becomes the U.S. 150 bypass. Drive about three miles and the bypass becomes U.S. 150 West. Drive about 10 miles to U.S. 127. Turn right on U.S. 127 and follow this highway, which becomes Third Street, which is a one-way street heading north. The Figg Alley entrance is on the left. To park in the City Parking Garage, proceed one block to the parking garage entrance. You may park free by bringing your ticket to the Information Desk.
From Russell Springs and Liberty:
Follow U.S. 127 a distance of about 47 miles from Russell Springs and about 26 miles from Liberty. At the U.S. 127/U.S. 150 bypass intersection, stay on U.S. 127 (Hustonville Road), which becomes Third Street, which is a one-way street heading north. The Figg Alley entrance is on the left. To park in the City Parking Garage, proceed one block to the parking garage entrance. You may park free by bringing your ticket to the Information Desk.
From Louisville and Harrodsburg:
Follow I-64 East from Louisville a distance of approximately 43 miles. Take exit 48 (KY 151) towards U.S. 127 and Lawrenceburg. Follow KY 151 about six miles, turn right onto the U.S. 127 bypass and drive about six miles until the bypass becomes U.S. 127 South. Continue on U.S. 127 South about 22 miles and the road then becomes the U.S. 127 bypass. Drive about two miles, then turn left onto U.S. 150/KY 52 and continue about two miles until you arrive in Danville at Fourth Street, which is a one-way street heading south. Turn right on Fourth Street, then turn left onto Figg Alley. To park in the City Parking Garage, proceed to the intersection with Third Street, make a left turn onto Third Street and drive one block to the parking garage entrance. You may park free by bringing your ticket to the Information Desk.
From Bardstown and Springfield:
Follow U.S. 150 a distance of about 16 miles. Stay straight to go onto U.S. 150/KY 152 about one mile, then stay straight to go onto U.S. 150. Drive about 16 miles until U.S. 150 becomes U.S. 150/U.S. 68. Stay straight to go onto U.S. 150/KY 52 and drive about nine miles. Go straight through the U.S. 127/U.S. 150 bypass intersection and continue about two miles until you arrive in Danville at Fourth Street, which is a one-way street heading south. Turn right on Fourth Street, then turn left onto Figg Alley. To park in the City Parking Garage, proceed to the intersection with Third Street, make a left turn onto Third Street and drive one block to the parking garage entrance. You may park free by bringing your ticket to the Information Desk.
The following list features the current contracts, however, because contracts change from time to time, please call your insurance company to confirm that we participate in your plan.
Insurance Plans Accepted
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Beech Street Corporation
Bluegrass Family Health
Bluegrass Occupational Health Network (BOHN)
Center Care
ChoiceCare
Cigna Healthcare
CooperativeCare
Corvel Corporation Coverage Options Associates (Work Comp Network)
Direct Care America
Evolutions Healthcare System
First Health Network/CCN/Coventry
Focus Healthcare
Fortis
Great West PPO
Healthlink
Medicaid (Kentucky)
Medicare Humana Medicare Advantage and Humana Gold
Metracomp
Multiplan
Occupational Managed Care Alliance, Inc. (OMCA)
Passport Health (Medicaid)
PPO Next (HealthStar)
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)/MultiPlan
Tricare (Standard)
United HealthCare of KY
United Payers and United Providers
Behavioral Health Plans Accepted
Clear Springs Health Partnership
Green Springs
Magellan Insurance Co. MCC Behavioral Care, Inc.
MHNet
Preferred Mental Health Management, Inc. (PMHM) Value Options, Inc.
Outpatient Pharmacy
The Outpatient Pharmacy at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center is a convenient option for handling all of your medication and medical
support needs.
Our Outpatient Pharmacy services are available to all Ephraim McDowell Health Associates and their dependents as well as to our patients, visitors and the community.
Besides filling your prescriptions, our Outpatient Pharmacy also offers:
- Over-the-counter medications
- Health and beauty aids
- Bandages and other medical supplies that patients leaving the hospital might need at home
Hours of Operation
Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:
All Outpatient Pharmacy services are available at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center - First floor, just inside the Third Street entrance. Reserved 15-minute parking is available.
Payment :
- We accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid and most Medicare Part D plans.
- You may also pay with cash, check, debit or credit cards.
- EMH Associates may use badge swipe for payment via payroll deduction. (Discounts are available for Associates on some over-the-counter medications.)
Inpatient Pharmacy
The Inpatient Pharmacy at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving patients of all ages including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. The pharmacy operates using a decentralized staffing model, with Clinical Pharmacists located on primary patient floors Monday through Friday.
The pharmacy provides the following services:
- Unit dose distribution system with automated dispensing cabinets in most patient care areas
- Admixture service for intermittent and large volume parenteral products, chemotherapies, PCAs and epidurals
- Medication storage area management
- Crash cart and emergency med box management
- Medication order screening for appropriateness
- Medication reconciliation
- Pharmacokinetic drug consults
- Antimicrobial management consults
- Code participation
- Pain management consults
- Drug information services
- Patient education
- Pharmacy resident and student education
- Medication use evaluation
- Medication dictionary and database management
- Barcode database management and barcode labeling of medications
- Drug regimen reviews for Transitional Care Unit (subacute care)
- Medication use evaluation
- Adverse event and medication variance reporting
- Unit dose packaging
- Hazardous drug waste program
- Formulary management
- Automated inventory management system
In addition to the Clinical Staff Pharmacists, the department is staffed by a Director of Pharmacy, Inpatient Pharmacy Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, Information Services Pharmacist, Pharmacy Resident, Pharmacy Residency Program Director, Pharmacy Interns, Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Certified Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians, Inventory Control Certified Pharmacy Tech, Medication Reconciliation Certified Pharmacy Technician and Operations Clerk.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Joan Haltom, Director of Pharmacy, at (859)239-1721.
- Discharge Services : If you are being discharged, your family can bring down prescriptions to be filled before or request the nurse/pharmacist to fax the prescription to us. You can pick them up before you go home.
- Hope Clinic : The Outpatient Pharmacy provides prescriptions to Hope Clinic patients Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hope Clinic patients cannot pick up medications before 2:00 p.m.
- Convenient prescription refills : Available by calling the pharmacy at (859)239-1706.
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM): Our Medication Therapy Management clinic helps you better understand the medicines you are taking, how you are supposed to take them and how to reduce your risks for errors. As an added benefit, you may be eligible for price discounts on prescriptions filled through the Outpatient Pharmacy.
Ephraim McDowell Associates and dependents covered on the Ephraim McDowell Health prescription plan who use the MTM service may be able to lower their prescription co-pay by up to 50%.
All MTM participants receive a special medication record that lists your prescriptions, over-the-counter medications and drug allergies. This is a convenient tool for keeping family members, physicians and others healthcare providers up to date on what you are taking – especially in emergencies.
To schedule a Medication Therapy Management appointment please call ext. 1711 or 1706.
Anticoagulation Management Clinic: If you are taking an anticoagulation medication (such as warfarin, Coumadin®) your doctor may refer you to our Anticoagulation Clinic. You benefit from:
- Cost savings: You are eligible for discounted warfarin prescriptions through the Outpatient Pharmacy.
- Safer results: We offer point of care testing (INR) during the visit and adjust the dose to reach the targeted INR. Participating in the Anticoagulation Clinic also offers continuity of care for patients to meet National Patient Safety Goals for Anticoagulation Safety.
- Education: We help you understand how to manage your life while on these medications, and help track your variations in diet, drug therapy and treatment goals while monitoring for safety.
- Updates: Your doctor will receive a report after each visit in order to stay fully informed about your situation. (Pharmacists denote INR and dose adjustments in Meditech.)
All services are delivered by pharmacists specially-trained in anticoagulation management. To participate, you must be ambulatory and able to come on-site for an appointment with an anticoagulation clinic pharmacist.
For more information or to schedule an appointment for the Anticoagulation Clinic, please call (859)239-1711.
Which services are you interested in?
Diabetes and Endocrinology Center
Kids Can Do Pediatric Therapy Center
Children: Children under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult at all times and may visit until 8:30 p.m. Children may not visit patients who are in isolation.
Number of visitors: We ask that you please limit visitors to two at a time.
Restrooms: Visitors are asked to use public restrooms and not use the patient's bathroom.
Disruptive behavior: Visitors who behave in a way that is disturbing to patients or that interferes with patient care may be asked to leave the patient's room.
Special visiting rules: A number of units at EMRMC have special rules about visiting -
Critical Care
Visitors are welcome when the patient's condition allows it. Visitors are asked to use the intercom outside the waiting area before entering a patient's room.
During the hours of 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., only one visitor is allowed in the room unless special arrangements are made with the attending nurse.
Obstetrics/Newborns
Visitors should be limited to two at one time – other than the support person and the immediate family's children.
During delivery, your support person and up to two visitors may be in the room, if desired.
We discourage visits by children other than the newborn's siblings due to the possibility of exposure of the newborn to a communicable disease or infection.
Pediatrics
Visiting hours are 8:00 am - 8:30pm. We require 24-hour support from a parent or guardian.
Behavioral Health
Visiting hours are Monday – Friday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm; Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children 13 and under may visit only on Sundays and holidays.