About Us

Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation, a non-profit corporation, had it's humble beginning in 1971 located in a trailer in rural Leslie County, Kentucky. In the 40 years since, MCHC has grown into one of the largest rural health centers not only in the state of Kentucky, but also in the United States.

There's a place nearby.

With Over 250 employees including 26 providers, MCHC provides services to over 27,000 patients each year. Currently, the clinics are located in Perry, Harlan, Owsley, and Letcher Counties.

Perry County has 2 clinics; Buckhorn is located in Northwestern Perry County serving the citizens of the Buckhorn community, and Leatherwood/Blackey which is located in southern Perry County and serves communities in western Letcher County, southern Perry County, and northern Leslie County.

The Owsley County Medical Center is located in Booneville, the county seat. The Harlan County Medical Center is the newest facility, opened in 2004. Whitesburg Medical Center is the largest center and is located in the city of Whitesburg, in Letcher County.

Come be part of the family.

MCHC has a long history with its patient base. Rest assured when you receive care at any of our facilities, you are part of the MCHC family. Our C.E.O. L.M.(Mike) Caudill says it well :

"Mountain Comprehensive Healthcare Corporation is the number one rural health program in the US. The strength of our program is based upon our excellent employees, who relate to our patient base as a member of their family. MCHC works hard to provide the very best of care to our patients by hiring excellent providers, support staff, and providing them with the best supplies and most technologically advanced equipment available in the area. Whether you are an employee or a patient, you are a member of our family and are important to MCHC. We are your family team of health care professionals, are you on the team?"

L.M. (Mike) Caudill
Chief Executive Officer
Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation