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Fall Recipes
September 22, 2022
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili Make a double batch of this quick vegetarian chili, full of black beans and sweet potatoes, and eat it for lunch the next day or freeze the extras for another night. We love the smoky heat from the ground chipotle, but omit it if you...
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Dr. Sheena Dover Joins Jackson Purchase Medical Center
September 13, 2022
Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) today announced that Dr. Sheena Dover, board-certified family physician and surgical obstetrician, has joined its staff and will be offering primary care and surgical obstetric services to patients in Mayfield and the surrounding region. Dr. Dover joins JPMC after two years practicing in Memphis, Tennessee. “When...
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Jackson Purchase Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center v7 Accreditation
September 8, 2022
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. JPMC was awarded Chest Pain Center v7Accreditation in August based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may...
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Suicide Prevention: Knowing the Signs & Getting Help
September 7, 2022
Suicide is a complex and alarming public health issue that causes pain to hundreds of thousands of people each year. Suicide continues to be one of the fastest-growing epidemics around the world and is a leading cause of death in the U.S. In fact, the U.S. suicide rate in 2020...
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Jackson Purchase Medical Center to Hold Pelvic Floor Therapy Seminar
September 6, 2022
Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) will offer a free pelvic floor therapy seminar to the public at 11 a.m., Sept. 21. Allyson Vogt, PT, will lead the seminar, located in the hospital’s Community Conference Room, to inform women about pelvic floor therapy and some common misconceptions regarding the treatment. Whether pregnant,...
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What is Food Insecurity & How Do We Overcome It?
September 2, 2022
By Liz Choate, RD, LD, Director of Clinical Nutrition Food insecurity is having a lack of regular access to healthy and nutritious food that is necessary for normal growth and development. In 2020, an estimated one in eight Americans were food insecure, equating to over 38 million Americans, including almost 12...
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Jackson Purchase Medical Center Welcomes Three Nurse Practitioners, One Physician Assistant
August 4, 2022
Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) has welcomed three nurse practitioners, all offering primary care services across two rural health clinics, and one physician assistant specializing in cardiology since April. Michele Stroud, APRN received both her post master’s certificate as a family nurse practitioner and her Master of Science in Nursing from...
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Healthy Back-to-School Habits: Preparing for a Successful School Year
August 3, 2022
As summer break comes to an end, there’s a lot to accomplish in preparation for the new school year. The two most important things to do may seem fairly routine, but that doesn’t make them any less of a priority: schedule annual physicals for you and your family and get...
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Dr. Marty Odom Joins Jackson Purchase Medical Center
July 18, 2022
Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) today announced that Dr. Marty Odom, board-certified internist, has joined its staff and will be offering primary care services to patients in Mayfield and the surrounding region. Dr. Odom, a Mayfield native, joins JPMC after nearly 20 years practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. “We are beyond...
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
July 1, 2022
By Sandy Riley, APRN School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how...
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