Bourbon Community Hospital Publishes 2024 Community Benefit Report

PARIS, Ky. (April 3, 2025) – Bourbon Community Hospital (BCH) today published its community benefit report for the 2024 calendar year. This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of Bourbon County as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.

“For more than 25 years, Bourbon Community has been proud to call Paris our home, and as a leader in our community, we are committed to providing high-quality care close to home, investing in our region’s overall well-being and making a positive impact on those we serve,” said Tommy Haggard, chief executive officer (CEO) of Bourbon Community Hospital. “This year’s report underscores our ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality care possible – both inside and outside our hospital walls.”

Bourbon Community Hospital’s 2024 community benefit report highlights its continued efforts to meet the growing healthcare needs of its community through welcoming new providers, expanding service lines and continually investing in its facilities and healthcare technology. For example, in 2024, BCH added several providers in cardiology, interventional pain medicine, radiology and orthopedics; and made nearly $1.5 million in capital improvements, including a new security system for Bourbon Behavioral Health.

Additionally, Bourbon Community Hospital made a donation of $7 million in health services to those in need, demonstrating its continuous commitment to ensuring everyone has access to care, regardless of their ability to pay.

Bourbon Community Hospital is also devoted to creating environments where providers want to practice and employees want to work. In 2024, the hospital distributed $18,582,090 in salaries, wages and benefits for its approximately 230 employees, while contributing more than $124,813 in professional development and tuition assistance so all its employees can have the opportunity to learn, grow and improve the care they provide their patients.

Last year, the organization paid $4,287,003 in local and state taxes, while also continuing its support of local activities and organizations committed to serving the region, including the American Heart Association, Bourbon County Schools, Paris Independent Schools, Habitat for Humanity and more.

“We feel fortunate to call Bourbon County our home, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support of all those who entrust us with their care. We are also thankful for the hard work and dedication of our provider and employees who make it all possible, “said Haggard. “As we look ahead to the future, we remain committed to honoring our legacy while further enhancing the many ways we serve our neighbors and communities.”

Bourbon Community Hospital’s 2024 community benefit report is available here.