U.S. Rep. Kustoff visits Baptist Carroll County to show appreciation for health care workers

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. –Congressman David Kustoff, representative of Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District, visited Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County to recognize health care workers for their commitment and hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We were honored that Congressman Kustoff took time from his busy schedule to recognize our team members for their hard work and dedication,” said Susan Breeden, administrator and CEO of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County. “It has not been easy to persist during such a massive health care challenge, but our team has not wavered in providing quality health care to our community, and we are grateful for Rep. Kustsoff’s support.”

David Kustoff is currently in his third term, serving the 8th District of Tennessee. He is a member of the House Financial Services Committee and serves on two subcommittees: Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions and Oversight and Investigations.

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care to West Tennessee in a wide variety of specialized areas, including cardiac care, pediatrics, general surgery, physical therapy and palliative care, among others. The 70-bed facility is located in Huntingdon, Tennessee, and offers advanced medical technology, such as 3D mammography and the Baptist TeleHealth Center, which uses TeleGuardian. Baptist Carroll County is the recipient of many awards and accolades, including the Tennessee Quality Award, Premier Inc.’s QUEST Award for High-Value Healthcare, the Quest Hero Award, Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval in 2015 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group in 2021. For more information, visit baptistonline.org/carrollcounty.