Western Baptist's new online Heart Care Center features a risk assessment that gives visitors immediate feedback on their chances of having a heart attack. Those who take the assessment are offered an opportunity for screenings. The online center also offers extensive information about heart disease, treatment and prevention. Visit today at westernbaptist.com .

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NEWS

Commemorative ornaments benefit Baptist's Foundation Fund

Decorate your tree with a gift of love this holiday season. Visit Western Baptist online at
http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Ornament-sale.cfm to learn about commemorative
Christmas ornaments benefiting Baptist's Foundation Fund.

Auxiliary donates $75,000 to new Baptist Heart Center

Western Baptist's Auxiliary recently donated $75,000 to the hospital's new Baptist Heart Center. Learn more at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Auxiliary-donation.cfm .

Baptist surgeon hosts atrial fibrillation seminar 

Cardiothoracic surgeon James O'Rourke, M.D., recently hosted a seminar on the
Maze procedure, a permanent cure for some atrial fibrillation patients. Learn
more online at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/WBH-hosts-atrial-fibrillation-seminar.cfm .

High waist-to-hip ratio indicates dangerous obesity

This month's Balanced Choices feature examines waist-to-hip ratios. Learn how
to calculate yours at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/December-06-Balanced-Choices.cfm .

Baptist participates in premature birth study

Western Baptist is one of six Kentucky hospitals to participate in a premature birth study. Find out more at  http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Maternal-Child-Services-department-joins-state-wide-study.cfm .

Role of nurse practitioners evolving

Learn more about the evolving role of nurse practitioners by visiting
Western Baptist at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Role-of-NPs-evolving.cfm .

Training and research advance cardiac care

On an upcoming HealthBreak, cardiologist J. Kenneth Ford, M.D., discusses
Baptist's role in training and educating regional physicians. Find out more
at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Cardiac-HealthBreak-Dec-06.cfm .

Recent Baptist patients share thoughts

Read letters from recent Western Baptist patients online at                 http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/December-06-Reflections.cfm .

UPCOMING EVENTS

Western Baptist will host an atrial fibrillation seminar with cardiothoracic surgeon
James O'Rourke, M.D., on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 11:30 a.m. in Meeting Rooms A and B of
Doctors Office Building 2. For more information or to register, phone Baptist Health Line at (270) 575-2918.

Baptist Rehab Center will host a free hip and knee screening on Saturday, Jan. 13, from
8 to 11:30 a.m. To register or for more information, phone Baptist Health Line at
(270) 575-2918.

Join us for the next 55Plus Brunch Bunch at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Immanuel Baptist
Church in Paducah. Cardiologist Patrick Withrow, M.D., will discuss spirituality
and healing your heart; Pharmacist Barry Eadens will answer prescription medication
questions; Exercise specialist Scott Greene will teach heart-healthy exercise habits;
and Dietitian Pam Ward will discuss nutrition and recipes for a healthy heart. The
following free screenings will be offered:  EKG rhythm strip testing, blood pressure,
cholesterol and blood sugar. Fasting is not required. For more information or to register,
phone (270) 575-2851 or e-mail lora.croley@bhsi.com .

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."
Speakers include a physician, nurse, dietitian and pharmacist. Classes will meet
in Meeting Rooms A and B in Doctors Office Building 2. For schedule information, phone
Baptist Health Line at (270) 575-2918.

To register or get more information on Baptist's maternal child classes and programs, phone
our StorkLine at (270) 575-BABY (2229) or visit Baby Steps, our online pregnancy center, at
www.westernbaptist.com and select"Having A Baby At Western Baptist."

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

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

Garden designers and authors Gordon Hayward and Judy Glattstein headline this
year's Garden Gurus IX on Saturday, Jan. 20, beginning at 9 a.m. at the
Cherry Civic Center. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
More information:(270) 554-9520.

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.

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 free 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/index.cfm . 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 .

Do you know your risk for heart disease? Find out by taking Baptist's free online heart risk assessment. Visit the Baptist Online Heart Care Center for more information at http://www.westernbaptist.com/heart/index.cfm .
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