Western Baptist wishes you a healthy and happy spring.

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NEWS

Heartburn or heart attack? That can be a tough call, but here's an easy one: Phone Western Baptist's Chest Pain and Stroke Hotline at 1-800-575-1911. The free 24-hour hotline provides a voice of help to thousands in our area. Learn more by visiting us online at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Chest-Pain-Hotline-Feature.cfm.

Western Baptist employees and physicians took the hospital's healing ministry to Gulf Coast hurricane victims recently, rendering medical aid and care. Read more about their mission by visiting our Web site at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Medical-mission-team.cfm.

Working in conjunction with Murray State University, Western Baptist was recently awarded a health catalyst grant by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. Learn more at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Baptist-earns-grant.cfm.

March 19-25 is National Poison Prevention Week. Visit Western Baptist online at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Poison-Week.cfm for more information.

Western Baptist's 2006 Oncology Annual Report focuses on colorectal cancer and contains medical perspectives and local statistical data. Learn more by visiting WBH online at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/2006-Oncology-Report-Available.cfm or request your own copy by phoning Baptist Health Line at (270) 575-2918.

An upcoming HealthBreak examines the link between diabetes and poor nutrition. Learn more by visiting Western Baptist online at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Stricklin-Diabetes-HealthBreak.cfm.

This month's edition of Balanced Choices discusses food allergies and helpful hints for sufferers. Visit Western Baptist online at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/March-2006-Balanced-Choices.cfm for more information.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us for the next 55Plus Brunch Bunch at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 14, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Paducah. Sue Tilley, with Kentucky Seniors Saving Medicare Program, will discuss changes and current policies in Medicare that affect today's seniors. To register or for more information, phone 55Plus at (270) 575-2851 or e-mail tblazina@bhsi.com.

Learn more about newborn safety and care in Western Baptist's Grandparenting Class, an informative and fun class for grandparents and care givers. The class will be Wednesday, March 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the Atrium Classroom of Western Baptist Hospital's Doctors Office Building 2. To register or for more information, phone (270) 575-BABY (2229) or register online at westernbaptist.com, selecting the "Online Maternity Class Registration" link.

Western Baptist Hospital's Girl Talk class teaches preadolescent girls about the menstrual cycle and reproduction. The next class is Saturday , March 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the Atrium Classroom of Western Baptist Hospital's Doctors Office Building 2. To register or for more information, phone (270) 575-2229 or register online at westernbaptist.com and select the Education link.

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. March 7. 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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