Western Baptist offers aggressive, leading edge cancer treatment. But the healing force doesn't stop there -- we're with you every step of the way. Our cancer care services also include prevention programs and advanced technology for early detection, as well as rehabilitation services:

• Center for Cancer Care
• Breast Diagnostic Center 
• Breast Cancer
• Diagnostic Imaging Services 
• Endoscopic procedures 
• da Vinci Surgical System
• Radioactive seed implants
• Baptist Home Health
• Rehabilitation services
• Oncology Registry 
• Throat Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Skin Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Colon Cancer
• Kidney Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Community education and outreach through activities, such as the Purchase Area Prostate Screening Coalition, an annual skin cancer screening, and the Threads of Life breast cancer awareness program.
• Oncology Annual Report - 2011 Special Report on Cancer: With a higher incidence of smoking in our area, Western Baptist treats more throat cancer than the national average. The good news is five years later, throat cancer survival rates are higher at Western Baptist compared to national rates. Learn more about our experience with throat cancer in our special annual report. You'll also read about the year's highlights and medical advances as part our nationally-accredited cancer care.
• Cancer Care Library 
• Oncology director Mary White receives Spirit of Hope award
• Pink Glove Dance

For more information, phone the Center for Cancer Care at (270) 575-2780 or the Oncology Unit at (270) 575-2697. 

Western Baptist Hospital's diagnostic imaging for inpatient and outpatient services combines the latest technology with the caring hands of our team of health   care professionals. Our imaging services are accredited by the American College of Radiology.

Our comprehensive line of high quality services includes direct digital diagnostic radiology, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, vascular studies, PET and CT scans, MRI, a radiation therapy center for the treatment of cancer, bone densitometry and breast diagnostic studies, including mammography, breast ultrasound and stereotactic biopsy.

These services are available inside the hospital for patients, and many services are available for outpatient appointments at the convenient Baptist Imaging Center. 

Ultrasound studies

Vascular studies

CT scan 

Positron emission tomography (PET) scan

Magnetic resonance imaging

Radiation therapy

Cardiac catheterization

Bone densitometry

Breast diagnostic services 

For more information on Western Baptist Hospital's diagnostic imaging services, phone (270) 575-2600. 

For information on how to prepare for a specific exam, click on the appropriate link below:

• Upper G.I. and/or Small Bowel
• Barium Enema
• Ultrasound
• Nuclear Medicine

Symptoms of a Heart Attack

Why Choose Western Baptist Hospital?

Family History

Dr. Withrow's HeartBeat articles

Chest Pain and Stroke brochure for help identifying signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke.

Western Baptist earns highest chest pain accreditation

Women and Chest Pain

Patient Testimonials

Chest Pain & Stroke Hotline

For help identifying signs and symptoms of stroke, phone our award-winning Chest Pain & Stroke Hotline at 1-800-575-1911 to speak with a Western Baptist registered nurse any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Western Baptist offers healthcare for the life of a woman from early adolescence through childbearing and beyond. Delivering more babies than any other hospital in the region, we offer StorkCentral programs -- from classes to 24-hour hotline assistance -- for new and expectant parents, as well as western Kentucky’s first NICU and maternal fetal medicine specialists. State-of-the-art diagnostics, including our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, and the latest surgical procedures, such as the da Vinci Surgical System, make Western Baptist the hospital of choice for women throughout the region.

For expectant and new moms:

• The StorkLine, 24-hour hotline
• StorkCentral classes
• StorkSmart tours
• Stork's Nest photo center for new babies
• The Birthing Center
• Customize your birthing experience
• Lactation consultant
• KangarooCare

 Mayfield family feels 'blessed' to have a NICU nearby

NICU celebrates 1st anniversary with 2012's first babies

For all women:

• Baptist Health Line, RNs to answer all healthcare questions, 24 hours a day
• Diagnostic tests (mammography, bone densitometry, ultrasound, breast biopsy)
• Medical Library and Health Reference Center
• Support groups
• Surgical options
• Chaplain services

For children:

• Children's Services
• Pediatric Unit

Phone: (270) 575-BABY (2229)