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5 Interesting Blood Donation Facts
January 07, 2022This January marks the 52nd anniversary of National Blood Donor Month, but this year things look different as we are facing one of the largest blood shortages in the U.S. Taking the pledge to donate is more important now than ever.
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A Gift That Keeps Giving: Consider the Life-Saving Gift of a Blood Donation this Holiday Season
December 20, 2021Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery, cancer, organ transplants and more.
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Jackson Purchase Medical Center Update – December 14
December 14, 2021Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing care during this trying time for our community. We have seen more than 240 patients in our Emergency Department following Friday night's storms. Hospital services are fully operational, and our priority at this time is providing care to our community as well as support for our town and employees. For more information on resources and how you can help, read here.
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Mobile Clinic to Assist with Tornado Relief Efforts in Western Kentucky
December 14, 2021As part of our ongoing response to the Mayfield Tornado, we are humbled by the generosity of our sister facility Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (LCRH), which dispatched a mobile clinic to care for non-emergent issues in Mayfield. Learn more here.
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Jackson Purchase Medical Center Update – December 13
December 14, 2021Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) continues to respond to the community’s healthcare needs and is sharing this update to educate our community on hospital operations and community resources in the aftermath of Friday’s storm. Please click here to see our latest update.
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Community Resources & Disaster Relief
December 13, 2021Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to the safety and well-being of our patients and our communities. Please click here to see updates and information related to hospital and clinic operations and community resources.
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Jackson Purchase Medical Center Issues Hospital Update Following Mayfield Storms
December 12, 2021Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to the safety and well-being of our patients and our community, and we remain open to receive and care for patients at this time. We are grateful for our team of employees, physicians and first responders and for the outpouring of support during this challenging time. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those affected by the devastating storms in Mayfield and the surrounding region. Read more here.
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Holiday Snacking
December 09, 2021Looking for snacks can be especially challenging when you are trying to lose or watch your weight, especially during the holidays. Liz Choate, registered dietician and director of clinical nutrition at Jackson Purchase Medical Center, has some tips to help you curb your cravings while maintaining your caloric intake. Whether it be substituting fried for baked snacks or replacing sugary treats with sweet fruits, there is an option for you. Learn with Liz here and check out the healthy snack recipe below!
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Celebrating the Holidays Safely
December 07, 2021The holidays are here. It’s a season we look forward to all year – the chance to reunite with family, celebrate with friends and enjoy time off with loved ones. And this holiday season is looking to be a brighter one than last year.
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Janine Kruger Rejoins Jackson Purchase Medical Center
November 23, 2021OB-GYN returns to Mayfield to expand women’s health services available to community
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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
November 12, 2021According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S., accounting for approximately one quarter of cancer deaths.
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Healthy Holiday Feasting
November 11, 2021It's the fourth Thursday of November, and the table is set with a giant, flavorful turkey, your mother's homemade sweet potato casserole, fragrant candied pecans and that gorgeous pumpkin pie just waiting for you to add a huge dollop of whip cream to the top. You can already feel your stomach bloating just thinking about it. While it is just one day and you shouldn't feel bad about indulging in your favorite feasting traditions, there are some healthier options to consider when planning your holiday meal this year. From your main meat to your plentiful sides, we have some great, lower calorie options for you right here!
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Have You Checked Your Blood Sugar Recently?
November 04, 2021Our blood sugar level is one of those individual health numbers that is important for us to know when it comes to staying on top of our health. It measures the amount of sugar, or glucose, present in our blood at any given time. Why is this such an important fact to know? Too little sugar in our blood can lead to cognitive difficulties, yet too much can cause unwanted health complications. Both of which can be a sign of an underlying condition called diabetes.
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JPMC-Born Babies Come Together 21 Years Later
October 20, 2021Mollie Beck and Ian Puckett, candidates for Murray State University’s homecoming queen and king, have deep roots at Jackson Purchase Medical Center. The seniors will appear as running mates during the school’s homecoming football game against Austin Peay University this Saturday.
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Jackson Purchase Medical Center Named COVID-19 Antibody Administration Center
October 04, 2021The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) and Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) named Jackson Purchase Medical Center on Sept. 30 as a COVID-19 antibody administration center (CAAC). The hospital is one of 51 regional sites in Kentucky and one of just three located in the Purchase Area Development District. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is the closest CAAC for many people residing in the River Counties.
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Get Your Mammo: It's an hour that could save your life
October 01, 2021According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., behind only skin cancers. In fact, the ACS puts the average risk as a one in eight chance that a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. And according to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is now the most common cancer globally, claiming 12 percent of new cancer cases. Breast cancer is also the second leading cause of cancer death in women, superseded only by lung cancer.
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Getting the Most out of Your Health Insurance
September 16, 2021Annual check-ups and recommended health screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies give you and your provider the opportunity to catch any health issues before they become serious and help you stay on top of things like recommended immunizations. Don’t make your health wait. Take care of it now.
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Jackson Purchase Medical Center Now Offering Virtual Childbirth Education Classes
September 07, 2021Classes offered include Early Pregnancy Preparations, Prenatal Education Bootcamp (English and Spanish), Coping and Comfort, Breastfeeding 101, as well as Newborn Care. Each of these courses are offered free to expectant mothers receiving care at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center New Beginnings Birthing Center and Jackson Purchase Primary Care Women’s Health.
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