DCH celebrates ribbon cutting for Women's Health Center, expanding access to care for southwestern Indiana
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On April 10, Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) celebrated the official ribbon cutting of its Women’s Health Center, a significant investment designed to enhance access to comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care for women across southwestern Indiana.
Located on the second floor of DCH at 1314 E. Walnut St. in Washington, the Women’s Health Center brings together a full spectrum of services in one location, including gynecology, obstetrics and maternity care, a Level II nursery, ultrasound, mammography and DEXA. The center is designed to provide a seamless, coordinated experience for patients at every stage of life.
“This is an exciting and meaningful step forward for our hospital and the communities we serve,” said DCH CEO Justin D. Harris, MSHA, MBA, FACHE. “The Women’s Health Center reflects our commitment to ensuring that women and families in our region have access to high-quality, compassionate care.”
The expansion also supports the continued growth of DCH’s women’s health team, including the addition of board-certified OB-GYN providers Dr. Michael Ryskin and Dr. Sonya Williams. These additions further strengthens access to prenatal care, labor and delivery services, and ongoing gynecologic care for patients throughout the region.
The Women’s Health Center features modern, patient-centered spaces designed for comfort, privacy and efficiency. By bringing services together under one roof, DCH is improving coordination between providers and simplifying the patient experience.
The investment comes at a critical time for rural healthcare. Across the country, many hospitals have reduced or eliminated maternity services due to financial pressures and workforce shortages. Since 2020, more than 120 rural hospitals have closed or announced plans to close their labor and delivery units, including 13 in Indiana alone.
“In many rural communities, access to maternity care is becoming more limited,” Harris said. “At Daviess Community Hospital, we are choosing a different path. We are investing in women’s health services because we believe our patients deserve access to high-quality care through every stage of life.”
Hospital leadership, providers, staff and community members gathered for the ribbon cutting to celebrate this milestone and recognize DCH’s continued investment in local healthcare. Among those in attendance were Governor Mike Braun, Deaconess Health System CEO Shawn McCoy, and Indiana Hospital Association President Scott Tittle.
All services at the Women’s Health Center can be scheduled by calling 812-254-5985, providing patients with a single, convenient point of access for care.
For more information about the Women’s Health Center, visit dchosp.org/women.