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Alzheimer’s Support Group Meets Monthly in Benton
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 10:39 AM
The Alzheimer’s Association will host a monthly support group in Benton for family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s or another dementia related disease. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month, at the Marshall County Public Library in Benton. According to a press release, the setting is a small discussion group with an emphasis on sharing ...
Patterson Joins Baptist Cardiothoracic Surgery
Sunday, January 19, 2020 3:49 PM
Nurse practitioner Kelly Patterson, APRN, recently joined Baptist Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery. Patterson has more than 10 years of experience providing nursing care to patients in western Kentucky. A board-certified nurse practitioner, Patterson earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Murray State University and a master’s degree in the Family Nurse ...
Mercy Health-Lourdes Joins UK Markey Cancer Center
Thursday, January 16, 2020 11:00 PM
Officials with Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital and the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center announced that the hospital has joined Markey’s Affiliate Network as a candidate member. Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital’s cancer program is the first in the region with an academic affiliation. “Today’s announcement positions Lourdes as the area’s leader ...
Baptist Health Support Groups-Classes in February
Thursday, January 16, 2020 11:55 AM
In February, Baptist Health Paducah offers classes and support groups to educate and encourage better health in the community: Baptist Health Paducah Stroke Support Group Monday, Feb. 3, 3 to 4:30 pm Carson-Myre Heart Center conference room The group provides support for stroke survivors and their caregivers, family and friends. Light refreshments will be served. Phone Mary Legge at ...
Bill to Up Kentucky's Smoking Age to 21 Advances
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 1:41 PM
A bill to up Kentucky's smoking age to 21 has cleared its first hurdle. The legislation sponsored by Republican Senator Ralph Alvarado of Winchester would move the minimum age to purchase tobacco and vaping products to 21, putting Kentucky in line with the recently passed federal legislation with a similar purpose. Alvarado argues raising the purchase age would ...
Advocates Call for Action to Stem Youth E-cig Use
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:18 AM
Public health advocates have rallied at Kentucky's Capitol to push for legislation aimed at reducing smoking and e-cigarette use among young people. A group called the Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow on Tuesday urged Kentucky lawmakers to impose an excise tax on the sale of e-cigarettes. Another measure backed by the group would raise the minimum legal age in Kentucky to purchase ...
Mercy Hosts Prenatal Classes for Expecting Parents
Thursday, January 09, 2020 2:51 PM
Mercy Health–Lourdes Birthing Center offers free prenatal classes to prepare expecting parents for their new arrivals. The classes provide attendees current and relevant information on childbirth and breastfeeding. Mercy Health’s childbirth classes take place monthly from 9 am until 4:30 pm on the following Saturdays in the Garden Room at Mercy Health – Lourdes ...
Muray Hospital Hosts Events in New Year
Saturday, December 28, 2019 8:37 PM
Staff at Murray-Calloway County Hospital and the Center for Health & Wellness will be offering educational health promotion events during the month of January to community members, Wellness Center members and MCCH employees. Freedom from Smoking The Calloway County Health Department is offering a 7 week FREE class to help you gain control and stop smoking. This program consists of ...
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