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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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Know Where To Go During COVID-19
August 26, 2021Knowing where to go to get the care you need can be confusing – especially now. Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in many new practices for hospitals, outpatient centers and medical offices. As we move forward, life – and healthcare – will look different, but Jackson Purchase Medical Center's commitment to providing a broad range of healthcare services won’t change.
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Your Health Means Everything: Protect It with Immunizations
August 16, 2021Recommended vaccinations for children and adults alike may alter depending on factors like health conditions, lifestyle and other characteristics, so it’s important to maintain a good dialogue with your primary care provider and pediatrician on which immunizations you and your family should receive and when. And if you’re an adult who may have missed some of the recommendations above, you may be able to get catch-up immunizations. Check with your provider about what’s right for you.
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The Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn
July 01, 2021Heat-related illness can affect anyone, and additional factors can come into play, including high levels of humidity, obesity, prescription drug use, alcohol use and more. That’s why it’s important to know the different types of heat-related illness, how to prevent them, what to look out for and what to do if illness strikes.
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Online Scheduling is Here!
June 22, 2021Convenience. It’s a concept that is increasingly important to how we live our lives, manage our busy schedules and get things done. From two-day shipping to online banking to smart phone apps that will take care of your grocery shopping for you, convenience has become key. How we manage our health care is no exception. According to research, 38 percent of all health…
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Your Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 08, 2021J. David Talley, MD, cardiologist If you are looking for a provider to help you take control of your health, Jackson Purchase Medical Center can help. Call 270.251.4100 to get connected with the care you need. There is a long-standing perception that women tend to focus on their health more than men do. Unfortunately, it’s a perception that rings all…
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Heart Attacks Don’t Care, But We Do
May 24, 2021Jackson Purchase Medical Center holds Chest Pain Center AccreditationHeart attacks can happen anytime, anyplace—and to anyone. And when they do, every minute matters. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is better equipped than ever to offer live-saving care when and where you need it.The American College of Cardiology has recognized Jackson Purchase…
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2020 Community Benefit Report
May 18, 2021David Anderson, CEO at Jackson Purchase Medical Center Our mission of Making Communities Healthier® has always been central to the contributions we make to Graves County and the surrounding area. As our region found itself impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, that mission became even more critical to the well-being of our community. We are proud to be part of a…
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Honoring our Healthcare Heroes
May 06, 2021Written by David Anderson, CEO at Jackson Purchase Medical Center What is a hero? Maya Angelou famously said, “I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” In my role as CEO of Jackson Purchase Medical Center, I have the privilege of working with an incredible team of healthcare heroes who work tirelessly, each…
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Taking Charge of Your Health
August 10, 2020How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve by Pavan Bejgum, MD Since the onset of COVID-19, many of us have probably focused more intently on our health than ever before – paying close attention to how we are feeling, staying alert to any signs that we might not be well and doing what we can to stay healthy. While a pandemic is…
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Heart Disease
July 20, 2020Minutes Matter: Don’t Put Your Heart Health On Hold During the Pandemic When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. While the world continues to focus on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is still…
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