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Local Hospital Celebrates 30 Years, Recognizes 33 Employees With 30+ Years
August 8, 2023
On Sunday, Aug. 13, Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) will celebrate 30 years of making communities healthier® at 1099 Medical Center Circle in Mayfield. The hospital, owned and operated by Lifepoint Health since the healthcare company’s founding in 1999, will recognize 33 staff members and physicians who have been with...
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Immunization Awareness Month: COVID-19 and Beyond
July 27, 2023
On May 11, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services announced an end to the public health emergency brought on by COVID-191. Since the peak of the Omicron variant in January 2022, COVID-19 cases have declined rapidly – though the disease still poses a health risk to many Americans, COVID-19...
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Local Nurse Recognized With International Award
June 22, 2023
Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) today announced Jeffery Terry, RN, as a recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award, which was created in memory of the late Patrick Barnes, recognizes licensed nurses who demonstrate extraordinary, compassionate care. The DAISY, which standards for Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem, Award has been honoring nurses...
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Jackson Purchase's Advanced Wound Healing Center Recognized for Clinical Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and Wound Healing Rates
June 20, 2023
Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) physicians, leaders and clinicians gathered to recognize the Advanced Wound Healing Center, a recipient of the Center of Distinction award by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction...
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Jackson Purchase Medical Center Names 2023 Mercy Award Winner
June 12, 2023
Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) today announced that Heather Dublin, speech pathologist, has been recognized as the hospital’s 2023 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which...
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Trey Early, CRNA, NSPM-C Joins Jackson Purchase Medical Center
June 8, 2023
Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) today announced that Trey Early, certified registered nurse anesthetist and nonsurgical pain management specialist, has joined its medical staff and will be offering minimally invasive pain management procedures to patients in Mayfield and the surrounding region. “Jackson Purchase Medical Center is excited to announce Trey Early...
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Good Health Starts Today – 4 Tips for Men’s Health Month
June 1, 2023
Over the past hundred years, medical technology has improved exponentially. Humans today have better access to care than our ancestors could have dreamed of. Despite these advances in medicine, one thing remains true: men have a shorter life expectancy than women. In 2021 there was a 5-year difference between the...
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When Time is Muscle
May 18, 2023
September 6, 2022, started as just another day for 26-year-old Sierra Garrett—besides the fact she was 32 weeks pregnant and dealing with an asymptomatic case of COVID-19—until she abruptly got an unbearable burning sensation in her chest followed by a bout of nausea. “It just came on really fast,” said...
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Stroke Awareness and Mental Health Tips That May Improve Your Wellness
May 4, 2023
May is a designated time for many important health observances, making it the perfect opportunity to refocus on your overall wellness and prioritize healthier habits. An important part of improving your health means paying attention to both your physical and mental well-being. And this month, there are two major health...
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Jackson Purchase Medical Center Publishes 2022 Community Benefit Report
May 3, 2023
Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) recently published its community benefit report for the 2022 calendar year. The annual report outlines the various ways the hospital continues to invest in the health and economic vitality of Mayfield/Graves County as part of its mission of making communities healthier®. “For 30 years this August, Jackson...
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