Published: August 18, 2025
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The Norton Healthcare Foundation has been awarded a $2 million grant by Bethany Legacy Foundation (BLF) to help fund construction and expanded services for a new Norton King’s Daughters’ Health EMS Transport Hub. Plans for this facility will support the first responders who provide emergency medical services to residents and visitors of Jefferson County, Indiana.
“This investment reflects BLF’s deep commitment to the health, safety and future of this region,” said Dora Anim, president and chief executive officer, Bethany Legacy Foundation. “This new EMS Transport Hub will be a game-changer for the county — strengthening emergency response, saving lives and supporting the health of our entire community for years to come. We are proud to help make this possible.”
Norton King’s Daughters’ Health has provided emergency medical services for the county since the early 1980s. As needs have increased, its EMS facility is in need of substantial upgrades. The new facility will be built specifically to accommodate the needs of the EMS department while having a direct impact on the care and services needed for the community. It will be located on the Norton King’s Daughters’ Health campus and will house equipment and vehicles, as well as provide private resting rooms and training space.
“The location of the EMS Transport Hub on the hospital campus is critical to emergency services for this area as a whole and will help increase access to care for mental and emotional health challenges,” said Carol Dozier, chief executive officer, Norton King’s Daughters’ Health. “When not on an emergency call, EMS staff will be able to provide additional support in the emergency department, especially for patients experiencing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and substance abuse.”
According to the Norton King’s Daughters’ Health 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment, mental health is one of the top health issues in the Madison/Jefferson County, Indiana, area. This includes an increased rate of suicide coupled with a shortage of mental health providers and services, making access to care a growing concern. Part of the BLF’s mission is to improve community well-being.
Data taken from EMS runs during the past five years shows that 80% of emergency medical runs are in Madison’s hilltop area. This is the same area the new EMS hub will be located, saving precious time in emergency situations.
The project is expected to cost just over $4 million, with groundbreaking expected in late 2025. A highlight will be the educational opportunities this new facility will provide.
“The goal is not only to expand the care that can be provided to the community, but also to assist first responders with continuing education and career skills with simulation lab training — all in one convenient location,” said Lynnie Meyer, R.N., Ed.D., FAHP, CFRE, senior vice president and chief development officer, Norton Healthcare. “BLF and Norton King’s Daughters’ Health are committed to improving health outcomes for the community, and this type of facility for emergency services is a critical step forward.”
For more information on how your business or civic group can help support the Norton King’s Daughters’ Health EMS Transport Hub, call Rachel Sharpe, Norton Healthcare Foundation, at (812) 801-0555.