June 2005 eNews
 

Join us for Everything Under The Sun, a summer spectacular for children and their parents/caregivers! The event will take place on Saturday, June 18th, from 9 a.m. until noon, in the Atrium of WBH's Doctors Office Building 2. Free health screenings, fitness and safety tips, giveaways and refreshments are all included. There will also be a pediatric screening for children ages 0-5. Registrations are required for this event only and may be made by
calling Baptist Health Line at (270) 575-2918.

We hope you enjoy this edition of eNews.

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NEWS

Join us for Everything Under The Sun, a summer health spectacular for children and their parents/caregivers! For more information, visit our website at www.westernbaptist.com.


Western Baptist Hospital is offering help for heartburn sufferers! Learn more by visiting us online at
<<http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Patient-Friendly-Test-Identifies-Heartburn-Sufferers.cfm>>


Congratulations to Western Baptist Hospital's Betty Brown. She was recently named supervisor of the new Baptist Imaging Center. Learn more by visiting our website at
<<http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Betty-Brown-Named-Baptist-Imaging-Center-Supervisor.cfm>>

 

The Paducah Area Medical Reserve Corps is seeking volunteers. If you'd like to learn more, visit Western Baptist Hospital online at <<http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Medical-Reserve-Corps-Seeks-Volunteers.cfm>>

 

Western Baptist Hospital it proud to offer a minimally invasive alternative to those suffering from atrial fibrillation. For more information, visit our website at
<<http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Minimally-Invasive-Alternative-To-Atrial-Fib.cfm>>

 

WBH's Heart Walk Team took top company honors at this year's walk. Learn more by visiting Western Baptist Hospital online at
<<http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/WBH-Heart-Walk-Team-Captures-Top-Honors.cfm>>

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HEALTHY HINTS


This edition of LifeSource asks us to picture our portion sizes. Visit Western Baptist Hospital online at <<http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/June-2005-LifeSource.cfm>>

 

The June edition of Healthy Habits examines the role of occupational therapists. To learn more, visit Western Baptist Hospital online at  <<http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/June-05-Healthy-Habits.cfm>>
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UPCOMING EVENTS


Don't miss Everything Under The Sun on Saturday, June 18th, from 9 a.m. until noon, in the Atrium of WBH's Doctors Office Building 2. Registrations are only required for the pediatric screening for ages 0-5 and may be made by calling Baptist Health Line at (270) 575-2918.


Patients aren't the only ones who need help recovering from heart failure. Caregivers can also easily be overwhelmed by their new roles. There's so much information, so many new questions and expectations. That's why Western Baptist Hospital is providing a free, four-session seminar addressing these issues. "Understanding Heart Failure" will cover topics presented by a
physician, nurse, dietitian and pharmacist. Classes will meet in Meeting Room A and B in Doctors Office Building 2 at 10 AM. For upcoming class information or to register, call Baptist Health Line at (270) 575-2918.


For more information on maternal/child classes and programs offered at Western Baptist Hospital, call our Storkline at (270) 575-BABY. Registrations for Maternity classes can also be made online now. Visit Baby Steps, our online pregnancy center, at <<www.westernbaptist.com>> and select "Having A Baby At Western Baptist" or click directly on the following link:
<<http://www.westernbaptist.com/education/cr21802.cfm>>.


For information on CPR classes offered at WBH, please contact our Education Department at (270) 575-2723.


For information on diabetes classes and support groups, please call (270) 575-2282.


For membership information at Baptist Family Fitness, call (270) 443-PLAY (7529) in Paducah or (270) 395-5329 in Calvert City.

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DON'T FORGET!

Do you have a family member, friend or neighbor who is a patient at Western Baptist Hospital? Send him or her an eCard to make the day a little brighter. This is a free service of Western Baptist Hospital. To send an eCard, simply click on the following link
<<https://secure.bhsi.com/www.westernbaptist/ecard.asp>> and follow the step-by-step instructions. You may also locate eCards by visiting our homepage and clicking on eCards on the left-hand side of the screen. The messages will be printed and hand-delivered by members of WBH's Auxiliary.


Has your family experienced a special delivery here at Western Baptist? Be sure and visit our Stork's Nest at <<http://storksnest.westernbaptist.com/>> or by visiting our homepage and clicking on the Stork's Nest icon on the
left-hand side of the screen to see if your "special delivery" has his or her picture featured on our website. You can also leave a special note in the baby's guestbook. Parents delivering at Western Baptist have the option of using this free service.


Who can you turn to with your family's medical questions? Baptist Health Line. Call 575-2918 to speak with a registered 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Learn more about Baptist Health Line by visiting WBH online at
<<http://www.westernbaptist.com/education/cr20007.cfm>>.


For years you've trusted Western Baptist Hospital with your healthcare needs. Now, you can turn to us for the answers to your healthcare questions, as well. Visit our online health encyclopedia at <<http://healthcontent.westernbaptist.com/adamcontent/>> to learn more about medical conditions, symptoms, tests, and procedures.


Looking for some easy recipes sure to keep your heart healthy and your mouth happy? Then visit our Hearty Recipe pages at
<<http://www.westernbaptist.com/heart/healthy/Heart-Healthy-Recipes.cfm>>. From 10-minute meals to main course delights, you're sure to find something to suit your time and your tastebuds!


Seniors today lead healthy, action-packed lives, and they are looking to hospitals to keep them healthy and fit. Western Baptist Hospital is doing just that with its 55Plus program, a comprehensive package of health-related services for people 55 and older. Learn more by visiting our website at
<<http://www.westernbaptist.com/hospservices/55Plus/index.cfm>>. For membership information, call today at 575-2851 or e-mail our program manager at lora.croley@bhsi.com.

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