Welcome to the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky, home of champion thoroughbreds and world-famous country ham. Amid the rolling hills and green pastures of central Kentucky, the city of Lebanon in Marion County offers all the benefits of gracious living in a most tranquil and beautiful setting.

The Hospital
Established in 1944, Spring View Hospital is a 75-bed acute care facility that offers a full range of specialties and services, including Emergency Services, Cardiopulmonary Services, Laboratory Service, Diagnostic Imaging Services, Rehabilitation Services, Women's Center Services and Occupational Health Services. More than 30,000 procedures are performed at the hospital annually, and over 450 babies are born each year at the Spring View Women's Center, which features enhanced labor, delivery and recovery rooms. A Level III Trauma Center serves Marion County as well as the surrounding regions, and a 10-bed Emergency Room is staffed by trauma-certified nurses and physicians 24/7. Imaging Services include Mammography, Ultrasound, CT Scan, Nuclear Medicine, MRI and Echocardiography. The hospital also provides Occupational Health Services, which include pre- and post-employment screenings, drug screenings, pulmonary function, hearing tests and other services.

The Community
Lebanon is the county seat for Marion County, and located equidistant from Louisville, Frankfort and Lexington. In recent years, Lebanon has established itself as a center of trade, commerce, and industry in central Kentucky. The Downtown Lebanon Historic District, listed on the National Historic Register, features antique shops and an arts & crafts cooperative featuring the works of local and other Kentucky artisans. Marion County Country Ham Days ranks as one of the most successful and largest community festivals in Kentucky. Over 6,000 pounds of hams are served to 50,000 visitors during the festival, which is held during the last full weekend in September. Ham Days features the PIGasus Parade, Street Dance, contests, live entertainment, carnival rides, climbing wall, Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, Arts and Crafts and Flea Market, 5K Pokey Pig Run, and much more. Hoofprints of the Stars, a Civil War drama, recreates the famous raids of General John Morgan. The Maker's Mark Distillery is located in nearby Loretto, and Centre College in Danville is nationally recognized for its academic achievement.

Recreation
Kentucky's Bluegrass Region is famous for its natural beauty, and Marion County is no exception. Among the recreational opportunities available is the Fagan Branch Reservoir. It features the 3.2-mile Cecil L. Gorely Naturalist Walking Trail, a great environment for hiking, bird watching, nature studies and fishing. The 34-acre Graham Memorial has outdoor tennis courts, fitness trail, picnic pavilion, gazebo, playground and an aquatic center offering year- round activities. Nearby historic Bardstown is one of Kentucky's oldest communities, and the village of Mount Pleasant is home to a restored Shaker Community and Living Museum. The Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge is a 500-acre preserve and sanctuary for plants and animals native to central Kentucky.