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Local Nurse Recognized for Commitment to Patient Care
March 23, 2023
Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) today announced Allie Gonzalez, 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...
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National Nutrition Month: Five Tips to Help You Fuel for the Future
March 8, 2023
By Liz Choate, RD, LD, Director of Clinical Nutrition March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign driven by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating habits and maintaining regular physical activity. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the...
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy?
March 1, 2023
By Dr. Ruben Cuadrado, Gastroenterologist The '80s and '90s were a legendary time for cinema, with the release of some of the most well-known movies to date, including Thelma & Louise, Forrest Gump, Clueless, Space Jam, Titanic and the list goes on. But if these renowned pieces of pop culture were...
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28 Days of Heart - Part Two
February 21, 2023
Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health Each February, we focus on heart health and the essential role it plays in our overall well-being, as part of American Heart Month. Maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life. This year, we’re celebrating 28 Days of Heart Health....
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Heart-Healthy Fats: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
February 16, 2023
Eating fish and seafood may lower risk of heart attack and stroke because they are high in omega-3 fatty acids (eicosapantaenoic acid, or EPA and docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA) and low in saturated fat. Two 4-ounce servings of oily fish per week are recommended as a way to consumer a...
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28 Days of Heart
February 1, 2023
Each February, we focus on heart health and the essential role it plays in our overall well-being, as part of American Heart Month. Maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life.
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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
February 1, 2023
We often associate the month of February with hearts because of Valentine’s Day. However, there is another reason we should think of hearts in February – it’s American Heart Month, a designated time to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease...
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Jackson Purchase Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2023
January 9, 2023
Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) is ringing in 2023 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 6 pounds and 8 ounces and measuring 20 inches, Abigail was born to Audreanna and Collin, Thursday, Jan. 5, at 3:25 p.m. “We are so thrilled to welcome the newest member of our family!”...
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New Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2023
December 30, 2022
By Sheena Dover, MD The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and, for many of us, it provides a renewed focus on our overall health and wellbeing. That’s why so many of us set New Year’s resolutions intended to improve our wellness. Turning the page on the calendar...
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Lifepoint Health contributes $325,000 to various community projects one year after tornado
December 12, 2022
Healthcare company targets community and residential rebuild efforts as part of its $1M pledge to support tornado recovery in Mayfield, KY Lifepoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to making communities healthier®, announced today that it will donate $325,000 to various community organizations leading rebuild efforts in Mayfield, Kentucky as part...
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