A Bowling Green physician and leader with the local Coronavirus Workgroup who tested positive for COVID-19 is now in critical condition, and has been placed on a ventilator.
Dr. Rebecca Shadowen is an infectious disease specialist at Med Center Health, and had been hospitalized at The Medical Center for two weeks after her diagnosis.
A statement from Med Center Health says Dr. Shadowen was transported to UK Healthcare in Lexington Thursday afternoon.
Dr. Shadowen said at the time of her diagnosis that she contracted the coronavirus after being exposed to an infected caregiver helping an elderly family member.
“Dr. Shadowen and her family are in our thoughts and prayers and we know she is in the skillful hands of our partners at UK Healthcare,” said Connie Smith, President and CEO of Med Center Health.