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Dr. Marty Odom Joins Jackson Purchase Medical Center
July 18, 2022Jackson 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 thrilled to have Dr. Odom, his…
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LifePoint Health contributes $100,000 to Mayfield Graves Long-Term Recovery Group
July 15, 2022LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier®, announced today that it will donate $100,000 to assist Mayfield Graves Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) in its acquisition of office and warehouse space to store material donations for tornado victims. This gift is the second deployment of funding from LifePoint’s $1…
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
July 01, 2022By 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 you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important to stay alert and…
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Jackson Purchase Medical Center Names 2022 Mercy Award Winner
June 29, 2022Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) recently announced Courtney Shelton, physical therapist, as the hospital’s 2022 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 the company was founded. The Mercy Award…
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Jackson Purchase Medical Center Publishes 2021 Community Benefit Report
June 23, 2022Jackson Purchase Medical Center published its community benefit report for the 2021 calendar year today. This yearly report outlines specific ways the hospital is positively contributing to Mayfield/Graves County and spotlights the various ways it is working to support the health and well-being of the community it calls home – an investment which has become…
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Count on Us, Men.
June 15, 2022It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite alarming. For example, the average lifespan for men is about five years less than women, and there’s been a gradual increase in this gap over the years. Men are…
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Kentucky Hospital Association Honors David Anderson and Jerry Penner
May 19, 2022By 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 of Jackson Purchase…
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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, 2022Jackson 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 higher…
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Matter of the Mind: Why Your Mental Health Matters and How You Can Care for It
May 13, 2022When 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 questions are, of course, important ones to answer, but there’s another…
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A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
April 13, 2022Did 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 that.
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Elizabeth Choate Named Kentucky’s Outstanding Dietitian of the Year
March 25, 2022The 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 of clinical nutrition at JPMC since…
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Colorectal Cancer: Catching It Early or Stopping it Before it Starts
March 24, 2022By 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 and easier to treat. If it’s found early, the 5-year survival rate…
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LifePoint Health contributes $100,000 to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland
March 17, 2022Company 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, KYLifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier®, announced today that it will donate $100,000 in support of Feeding America, Kentucky’s…
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Healthy Eating on the Run: A Month of Tips
March 17, 2022By 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 help you eat healthy when ordering out.1. Think ahead and…
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20 Healthy Tips for Eating Right
March 10, 2022Food, Nutrition and Health Tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics By the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics1. Eat BreakfastStart 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 tortilla or a parfait with low-fat…
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 01, 2022By 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 early ‘90s and remember trying to rush through your homework to watch…
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Heart Health: Know Your Fats
February 24, 2022Knowing your blood cholesterol levels is the first step to understanding your heart health. Have your doctor check your blood cholesterol levels regularly. Understand what the numbers mean A lipoprotein profile breaks down cholesterol into different categories: total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, which are blood fats. Total…
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28 Days of Heart Health: Part Two
February 22, 2022Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and the essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart…
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28 Days of Heart
February 01, 2022Each day in February, we’ll be posting a short article featuring recipes, tips, exercise ideas and important information to know to help you stay heart smart.
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How Healthy is Your Heart?
February 01, 2022Your heart is one of the hardest working parts of your body. It’s also one of the most threatened. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. – about one in four deaths.
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