This year, more than 40,000 people will be diagnosed with oral, head or neck cancer. Reduce your risk by registering for Western Baptist Hospital's free head and neck cancer screening on Friday, April 21, from 12 to 4 p.m., in the Center For Digestive Health. To schedule an appointment, or for more information, phone Baptist Health Line at (270) 575-2918.

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NEWS
Even though it's the leading killer of both genders, many women often ignore the symptoms of heart disease. Read one woman's inspiring story on our Web site at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Heart-of-a-woman.cfm.

New technology at Baptist Rehab Center is helping patients combat arthritis and stiffness, restoring balance, strength and relfex sensation. Learn more by visiting Western Baptist online at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/VibraFlex.cfm.

Read more about Western Baptist's recent medical mission trip to the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast by visiting us online at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Medical-mission-team-recap.cfm.

Lifeline, an emergency response system at Western Baptist Hospital, provides an immediate source of help for many area seniors. Learn more by visiting our Web site at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Lifeline-helps-local-resident.cfm.

An upcoming HealthBreak examines rotator cuff injuries. Learn more by visiting Western Baptist online at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/April-06-HealthBreak.cfm.

This month's edition of Balanced Choices encourages a healthy jolt of java. Learn more by visiting our Web site at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/April-06-Balanced-Choices.cfm.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for the next 55Plus Brunch Bunch at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Paducah. Laurie Valentine, trust counsel with the Kentucky Baptist Foundation, will discuss will writing, estate planning and the new Western Baptist Hospital Foundation Fund. To register or for more information, phone 55Plus at (270) 575-2851 or e-mail tblazina@bhsi.com.

To schedule an appointment for Western Baptist's free oral cancer screening on Friday, April 21, phone (270) 575-2918. The screening will be held from 12 to 4 p.m., in Western Baptist Hospital's Center For Digestive Health, located on the second floor of Doctors Office Building 3.

The 55Plus program at Western Baptist is sponsoring AARP driver safety courses on May 1 and 2. The two-day course meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Meeting Room B, in the atrium of Western Baptist Hospital's Doctors Office Building 2. To register, or for more information, phone (270) 575-2851 or e-mail tblazina@bhsi.com.

Join the WBH/Heart Group Heart Walk Team on Saturday, May 6, at 8:30 a.m., at Noble Park in Paducah. Help us as we raise money and awareness of the nation's leading killer of men and women.

Patients aren't the only ones who need help recovering from heart failure. Care givers also can be overwhelmed by their new roles. To help them adjust, Western Baptist provides a free, four-session seminar, "Understanding Heart Failure," on Tuesdays, beginning at 10 a.m., May 2. Speakers include a physician, nurse, dietitian and pharmacist. Classes will meet in Meeting Rooms A and B in Doctors Office Building 2. To register or for more information, phone Baptist Health Line at (270) 575-2918.

To register or get information on Baptist's maternal/child classes and programs, phone our Storkline at (270) 575-BABY or visit Baby Steps, our online pregnancy center, at <<www.westernbaptist.com>> and select "Having A Baby At Western Baptist" or click on <<http://www.westernbaptist.com/education/cr21802.cfm>>.

For information on CPR classes offered at Western Baptist Hospital, phone our Education department at (270) 575-2723.

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

For membership information at Baptist Family Fitness, phone (270) 443-PLAY (7529) in Paducah or (270) 395-5329 in Calvert City.
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DON'T FORGET!
Do you know a patient at Western Baptist? Send him or her a free eCard to make the day a little brighter. Click on <<<https://secure.bhsi.com/www.westernbaptist/ecard.asp>>> and follow the step-by-step instructions. You may also locate eCards on our homepage; click on eCards on the left-hand side of the screen. The messages will be printed and hand-delivered by members of the hospital's Auxiliary.

Has your family experienced a special delivery at Western Baptist? Visit our Stork's Nest at <http://storksnest.westernbaptist.com/> or click on the Stork's Nest icon on the left side of our home page to see if your "special delivery" has his or her picture featured on our Web site. You can also leave a special note in the baby's guestbook. Parents delivering at Baptist may use this free service.

Who can you turn to with your family's medical questions? Baptist Health Line. Phone
(270) 575-2918 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Learn more about Baptist Health Line at http://www.westernbaptist.com/education/cr20007.cfm.

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

Looking for some easy recipes to keep your heart healthy and your mouth happy? 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 action-packed lives, and they are looking to hospitals to keep them healthy and fit. Western Baptist 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 Web site at<http://www.westernbaptist.com/hospservices/55plus/. For membership information, phone today at (270) 575-2851 or e-mail our program manager at lora.croley@bhsi.com.

Give back to Western Baptist. Find out how your donation to the Western Baptist Hospital Foundation Fund can benefit future patients and the community for years to come. Learn more at <http://www.westernbaptist.com/WBH-Giving.cfm>

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