Published on January 13, 2026
OHRH Echo Team Celebrates 10-Year Accreditation Milestone
Pictured: Debbie Campbell, RDCS; Faye Hindahl; LaDonna Stevens, RCS; Alexa Hedinger; Dr. Muhammad Aamir; Katie Fort, BS, RDCS, RVT; Ellen Butts, RCS; Ariana Mills, BS, RDCS, RDMS; Not Pictured: Dr. Johnny Makhoul; Dr. Jessica Sheridan-Babare; Dr. Mukesh Gupta; Dr. Kebede Shire; Dr. Scott Westermeyer; Dr. Mary Branch; Dr. George Stacy; Dr. Madhura Myla; Dr. Thomas Wolford; Dr. Gayl Reader; Dr. Kishor Vora; Jenny Howard, RCS; Jessie Hermann, MHA, RDCS, RDMS, RVT; Michelle Ashby, RDCS, RDMS, RVT, RPhS; Angelina Costeur.
The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) proudly recognizes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital’s Echo team for achieving the 10-Year Milestone Recognition in 2025.
The Echocardiography team has proudly maintained continuous accreditation in Adult Echocardiography since 2015—a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care.
“IAC accreditation reflects our team’s commitment to excellence. It means our patients can trust that every echocardiogram is performed with the highest standards of quality, accuracy and care,” said Katie Fort, Manager of Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostic Services.
"The Echo team adheres to evidence-based best practices daily, including clear communication with providers, accurate and consistent documentation, and ongoing quality reviews. We prioritize patient-centered care and technical excellence, ensuring that each echocardiogram is reliable, meaningful and supportive of confident clinical decision-making," said Fort.
This achievement reflects the team’s dedication to delivering accurate, timely and compassionate cardiovascular diagnostics. Equipped with advanced imaging technology and staffed by highly skilled sonographers and board-certified physicians, the team ensures every patient receives precise readings and personalized treatment recommendations.
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Congratulations to the entire team!
About Owensboro Health
Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities it serves in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 350 providers at more than 30 locations; four outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a weight management program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.
On average each year, we have more than 19,000 inpatient admissions, deliver 2,000 babies and provide the region’s only Level III NICU. Owensboro Health physicians perform nearly 33,000 surgical procedures, including nearly 150 open-heart surgeries. Our physicians and staff have 90,000 Emergency Department visits and more than 1.25 million outpatient visits annually. Visit our home page for more information.