Labor and Delivery (OB) Services Temporarily Closed Effective April 1, 2025 Until Further Notice

Harrison County Hospital Foundation 41st Annual Larry Bennett Memorial Golf Classic

May 1, 2025

July 11, 2025 at Old Capital Golf Club

Click here for the event brochure

For more information, email svoelker@hchin.org.

Fundraiser for Harrison County Animal Control

April 30, 2025

Our chosen charity this quarter was Harrison County Animal Control, in honor of National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, today, April 30! Our staff and their pets had a penny war.

Sam & DJ, who belong with Lori Moberly, RN and House Supervisor at HCH, were the winners raising $114.60.

Overall, we are proud to be sending $596.20 over to our friends at Harrison County Animal Control, Corydon Indiana, and we appreciate all that they do. Thank you to our staff and all who contributed!

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 26

April 24, 2025

Safeguard your loved ones and prevent medication misuse. Saturday, April 26 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day! Properly disposing of old or unwanted prescriptions is crucial for preventing accidental ingestion, especially by children and pets.

Harrison County Hospital is a collection site, not only on Drug Take Back Day, but every day! Safely dispose of un-needed prescription medication in the Emergency Department waiting area. Look for the bright green box that looks like a trash can.

Materials Management awarded Supply Chain Excellence Award

April 4, 2025

The Harrison County Hospital Materials Management Team received the 2024 Supply Chain Excellence Award this week from Alliant. The award honors healthcare organizations that demonstrate excellence in supply chain spend management and participate in Alliant Purchasing’s national program.

The Materials Management Department demonstrated leading innovation and dedication to enhancing supply chain operations. One of the key criteria for the award was supply savings of greater than 10% and Harrison County Hospital’s supply savings was 12%. Thank you to our Materials Management team for your hard work and congratulations on your award!

An Important Update about Obstetric Services at Harrison County Hospital

March 6, 2025

Stepping On Class Begins in April!

March 5, 2025

Deadline to register has been extended to March 27!

Welcome, Dr. Brunkhorst

March 3, 2025

We are very excited to announce a new addition to our general surgery team. Karen Johnson Brunkhorst, MD will be joining the team at General Surgery Associates in early April.

Dr. Brunkhorst completed her BS at Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, AL and received her MD from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, in Birmingham. Dr. Brunkhorst completed her residency at University of Louisville.

Dr. Brunkhorst is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

Learn more at https://www.hchin.org/generalsurgery/

Harrison County Hospital Foundation Awards Scholarships

May 30, 2024

Harrison County Hospital Foundation Awards Scholarships

The Harrison County Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Harrison County Hospital Foundation Scholarship. The Foundation was able to award the largest amount of scholarships, at $28,500, in the Foundation’s history. Nineteen students in Harrison County Hospital’s service area were awarded scholarships to assist them as they pursue their chosen healthcare fields. In some cases, HCHF Scholarship recipients return to serve at HCH upon completion of their education.

The following students were awarded $2000 scholarships:

Kelsey Delaney, Ramsey, is a 2023 graduate of North Harrison High School and is a current student at Purdue University.

Maddison Franks, Corydon, is a 2023 graduate of Corydon Central High School and is a current student at University of Southern Indiana.

Alyssa Spurlock, Georgetown, is a 2023 graduate of North Harrison High School and is a current student at Indiana University Southeast.

The following students were awarded $1500 scholarships:

Annabelle Babb, Guston, KY, is a 2024 graduate of Meade County High School.

Avery Blevins, Brandenburg, is a 2024 graduate of Meade County High School.

Karissa Fortwengler, Brandenburg, is a 2024 graduate of Meade County High School.

Miranda French, Vine Grove, KY, is a 2024 graduate of Meade County High School.

Brynna Hoggard, Central, is a 2024 graduate of Corydon Central High School.

Ava Holton, Corydon, is a 2024 graduate of Corydon Central High School.

CaSandra Leggett, Corydon, is a 2024 graduate of Corydon Central High School.

Danica Love, Ekron, KY, is a 2024 graduate of Meade County High School.

Caylee Payton, Vine Grove, KY, is a 2024 graduate of Meade County High School.

Ellie Schneider, Lanesville, is a 2024 graduate of Lanesville High School.

Sydney Smith, Milltown, is a 2024 graduate of North Harrison High School.

Kennedy Stith, Brandenburg, is a 2024 graduate of Meade County High School.

Erika Valdivieso, Corydon, is a 2024 graduate of Corydon Central High School.

Ryan Welch, Brandenburg, is a 2024 graduate of Meade County High School.

Samuel Williams, Guston, KY, is a 2024 graduate of Meade County High School.

Matyson Withers, Leavenworth, is a 2024 graduate of Corydon Central High School.

Dr. Michael Bonacum Elected AASM Fellow

May 29, 2024

Dr. Michael Bonacum Elected AASM Fellow

Michael G. Bonacum, DO, FACP, FAASM, an Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine specialist, has been elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Fellow standing recognizes outstanding contributions to sleep medicine, significant achievements in the field, and dedicated membership in the AASM. Dr. Bonacum is one of 39 members who constitute the 2024 Fellows of the AASM.

“It is an honor for me to congratulate the members who have earned the distinction of being a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine,” said AASM President Dr. James A. Rowley. “Their contributions to our field have helped to advance sleep care, and the AASM has benefited greatly from their dedicated service.”

Dr. Bonacum is a board certified Sleep Medicine specialist through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the lead physician at Corydon Sleep Medicine, part of Corydon Medical Associates, and is the Medical Director of the Harrison County Hospital Center for Sleep Disorders, an AASM accredited sleep center.

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