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Barbourville ARH Hospital
Obstetric and Gynecologic Services in Eastern Kentucky
Barbourville ARH Hospital provides obstetric and gynecologic services to residents of Knox County and surrounding communities in southeastern Kentucky. The facility operates as part of the Appalachian Regional Hospitals network, offering maternity care, gynecologic procedures, and reproductive health services in an acute care hospital setting. This integration within a larger hospital system allows the OBGYN department to coordinate care with additional medical specialties and diagnostic resources on site.
Inpatient Maternity and Surgical Services
The hospital maintains a maternity unit equipped to manage labor, delivery, and postpartum care for expectant mothers in the region. Gynecologic surgical services, including hysterectomies, myomectomies, and other procedures, are performed by credentialed physicians. The facility provides access to obstetric anesthesia and neonatal support, allowing management of both routine pregnancies and higher-risk obstetric cases within the hospital environment.
Barbourville ARH Hospital serves as the primary obstetric facility for Knox County, delivering approximately 300 to 400 babies annually. The practice operates within standard hospital protocols and accreditation standards. Patients seeking obstetric or gynecologic care in Barbourville can access these services through referral or direct contact with the hospital’s women’s health department.
