Learn more about the healing benefits of massage therapy at the next 55Plus Brunch Bunch at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, at Immanuel Baptist Church. Lisa Bozarth, owner of the Natural Healing Institute of Western Kentucky and instructor of Baptist's infant massage therapy class, is the guest speaker. To register or for more information, phone (270) 575-2851 or e-mail lora.croley@bhsi.com.

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NEWS

Western Baptist's Auxiliary pledges $100K to the hospital's new Foundation Fund.

Western Baptist partners with local agencies to help individuals in need of healthcare.

Naomi Ichikawa, Japanese quilter and magazine editor, finds beauty at Baptist.

An upcoming HealthBreak explores children and summer safety.

This month's edition of Balanced Choices looks at the new fat on your food label.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us for the next 55Plus Brunch Bunch at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 13, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Paducah. Lisa Bozarth, licensed massage therapist and owner of The Natural Healing Institute of Western Kentucky, will discuss the healing benefits of massage therapy. To register or for more information, phone 55Plus at (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 information on Baptist's maternal/child classes and programs, phone our Storkline at (270) 575-BABY or visit Baby Steps, our online pregnancy center and select "Having A Baby At Western Baptist" or visit Maternity Child Classes & Programs.

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.

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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. Just follow the step-by-step instructions. 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 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 free 55Plus program, a comprehensive package of health-related services for people 55 and older. Learn more by visiting our Web site athttp://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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