Help fund construction of EMS on hospital grounds
MADISON, Ind. (Aug. 12, 2025) –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 everyone in Madison and Jefferson County,” said Carol Dozier, chief executive officer, Norton King’s Daughters’ Health. “The facility features will improve training for staff and support recruitment efforts all while improving efficiency and care for the entire community.”
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.
About Norton Healthcare
Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system has six Louisville-based hospitals and three hospitals in Southern Indiana.
With more than 23,000 employees, over 2,100 employed medical providers and more than 4,000 total providers on its medical staff, Norton Healthcare is Louisville’s second largest employer. It provides care at more than 400 locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The six Louisville hospitals have a total of 1,907 licensed beds, and the Southern Indiana hospitals have a total of 347 licensed beds. The hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care, including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. The system also includes 10 outpatient centers, 20 Norton Immediate Care Center locations, 14 Norton Prompt Care clinics and an expanded telehealth program. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas.
Norton Healthcare was recognized in 2022, 2023 and 2024 on the Disability Equality Index’s list of Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion. The organization made the list of America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 by Fortune and Statista as well as Forbes Magazine’s list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2024 and 2025. Five of Norton Healthcare’s Louisville hospitals and Norton Cancer Institute are LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders as designation from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) in 2018 and all subsequent years that the designation has been awarded. More information is available at NortonHealthcare.com.
About Bethany Legacy Foundation
Bethany Legacy Foundation is a private health foundation in Madison, Indiana, established through the change of ownership from the local hospital King’s Daughters Health to Norton Healthcare. The proceeds from the partnership were used to establish the foundation in 2022. The organization’s mission is to put faith into action and serve Jefferson County by bringing the community together, creating and funding solutions for social issues affecting health. Learn more at BethanyLegacy.org.
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