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Kentucky Hospital Association Honors David Anderson and Jerry Penner
May 19, 2022
By Ginger Dryer, senior director of communications, KHA The Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) presented several awards on May 18 at the 93rd Annual KHA Convention. This year’s event was held at the newly renovated Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville. KHA’s Award of Excellence was presented to David Anderson, chief executive officer...
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Advanced Wound Healing Center at Jackson Purchase Medical Center Recognized for Clinical Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and Wound Healing Rates
May 19, 2022
Jackson Purchase Medical Center 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 rate...
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Matter of the Mind: Why Your Mental Health Matters and How You Can Care for It
May 13, 2022
When you think about your health, what first comes to mind? For many – if not most – of us, it’s probably our physical health. Are we eating healthy? Are we exercising regularly? Are we feeling tired? Or ill? Do our joints ache? Have we scheduled our annual check-up? All these...
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A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
April 13, 2022
Did you know that – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – more than 50 million Americans suffer from a type of allergy each year? That makes allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. And seasonal allergies account for a big percentage of...
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Elizabeth Choate Named Kentucky’s Outstanding Dietitian of the Year
March 25, 2022
The Kentucky Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (KAND) recognized Jackson Purchase Medical Center’s Elizabeth Choate, RD, LD as the 2022 Outstanding Dietitian of the Year for the state of Kentucky during the 2022 Annual Nutrition Conference & Expo Thursday morning. Elizabeth, better known by Liz, has served as the director...
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Colorectal Cancer: Catching It Early or Stopping it Before it Starts
March 24, 2022
By the American Cancer Society // the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Catch it Early and Reduce Your Risk Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in the US. Routine testing can help prevent colorectal cancer or find it at an early stage, when it’s smaller...
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LifePoint Health contributes $100,000 to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland
March 17, 2022
Company selects local food bank and partner agencies to receive first deployment of funding as part of its $1M pledge to support tornado recovery and rebuilding efforts in Mayfield, KY LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier®, announced today that it will donate $100,000 in support of...
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Healthy Eating on the Run: A Month of Tips
March 17, 2022
By the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics You may eat out a lot – many Americans do. People are looking for fast, easy and good-tasting foods to fit a busy lifestyle. Whether it’s carry-out, food court, office cafeteria or sit-down restaurant, there are smart choices everywhere. Here are 31 tips to...
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20 Healthy Tips for Eating Right
March 10, 2022
Food, Nutrition and Health Tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics By the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 1. Eat Breakfast Start your day with a healthy breakfast that includes lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Try making a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, low-fat cheese, salsa and a whole wheat...
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 1, 2022
By Ruben Cuadrado, MD In the 1980s and 1990s, the NBC broadcast network began branding their primetime lineups to promote their sitcoms and dramas. One phrase in particular quickly entered the pop culture lexicon after it debuted in 1993. The phrase? Must See TV. If you were a teenager in the...
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