Healthcare    You will not need to look far for quality healthcare in Mercer County. There are 13 full-time physicians based in the county; one primary-care general hospital; a full-service nursing home; mental health out-patient services; ambulance services; and an office of the Public Health Department. The James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital is a primary-care general hospital ready to take care of the healthcare needs of Mercer County. The hospital has a 25-bed acute-care facility and has just expanded the long-term care facility to 34 beds. A fully staffed emergency department can take care of urgent needs. The hospital offers all services except obstetrics and psychiatry. These departments are covered in Danville and Lexington. The Harrodsburg Family Medical Center and Lexington Clinic–Harrodsburg are two options for additional healthcare. Checkups and common illnesses can be handled by skilled physicians at these two clinics. There are 13 physicians to attend to the community in Mercer County. Nine family-practice physicians, one pediatrician and three internists are committed to making the community a healthy place to live. Mental health is also a priority in Harrodsburg. There are trained and licensed counselors ready to help at counseling centers. In addition, there is a mental health outpatient program served by the Comprehensive Care Center in Harrodsburg. The Harrodsburg Health Care Center/Hillhaven Corp. is a full-service nursing home with over 100 beds. A staff of 106 goes the extra mile to make the residents feel at home. Dieticians guarantee meals are both delicious and nutritious, and a wide range of entertainment makes every day enjoyable. Residents have private rooms and can keep them just like home with their personal belongings. Your dental hygiene can be taken care of right in Mercer County at one of four local dentists. If your teeth are in need of some straightening, one of the two county orthodontists will be happy to help. For backaches, there are local chiropractors practicing in Harrodsburg. You will find them at the Mercer Chiropractic Center and the Harrodsburg Chiropractic Center. Four local pharmacies make filling your prescriptions easy. With competitive prices and a wide range of products, local pharmacies go the extra mile to make sure you stay healthy. The Public Health Department of Kentucky has an office located in Harrodsburg. One of only 52 in the state, the West Bluegrass District Health Center is an asset to the Mercer County community. Don’t forget the health of your animal companions! There are many certified veterinarians to take care of your pets. Two animal hospitals are ready to help you maintain your animal’s good health and to help you deal with any emergencies.