GOSPEL GLA SET FOR OCT. 21

Christian recording artist Eric Horner, a Paducah native and friend of Western Baptist Hospital, and other local gospel singers will perform at Western Baptist's Auxiliary Gospel Gala, Saturday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Heartland Worship Center. Admission is free, but a love offering will be taken with all proceeds benefiting the new Baptist Heart Center. See http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/WBH-to-host-Gospel-Gala.cfm.

NEW BREAST CANCER THERAPY REDUCES RADIATION TIME

MammoSite, a new breast cancer therapy available at Western Baptist Hospital, provides a convenient, effective treatment option to some patients. See http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/MammoSite.cfm.

PINK TOTE BAGS GIVEN TO MAMMOGRAPHY PATIENTS

During October, pink tote bags are given to mammography patients at Western Baptist Hospital. The American Cancer Society has set Oct. 20 as National Mammography Day. Learn more about ACS guidelines at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/National-Mammo-Day.cfm.

HEALTHBREAK WILL FEATURE VIBRAFLEX

Orthopedist Ted Jefferson, D.O., explains how VibraFlex, a vibrating platform at Baptist Rehab Center, can build strength in some patients on an upcoming HealthBreak. See http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Oct-06-HealthBreak.cfm.

CHILDBIRTH FAIR OFFERS INFORMATION TO EXPECTANT PARENTS

A sea of expecting parents filled the atrium of Doctors Office Building 2 at Western Baptist's recent Childbirth Fair. See http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Childbirth-Fair-important-stop.cfm.

HOW TO MAINTAIN MOTIVATION FOR WEIGHT LOSS

This month's edition of Balanced Choices says maintaining motivation is important for weight loss success. Visit online at http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/October-2006-Balanced-Choices.cfm.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us for the next 55Plus Brunch Bunch at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Paducah. Neurologist Niranjan Siva, M.D., will discuss signs, symptoms and effects of stroke. To register or for more information, phone 55Plus at (270) 575-2851 or e-mail lora.croley@bhsi.com.

The Purchase District Health Department offers six free workshops from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, beginning Oct. 16, on chronic disease self-management. Space is limited to the first 20 registrants. Phone Bobbye Gray at 1-888-245-3902 or e-mail bobbyea.gray@ky.gov.

Join us at Western Baptist's annual Holiday Health Extravaganza, Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the Atrium of Doctors Office Building 2. Free health screenings, including cholesterol and blood sugar, blood pressure and more, will be given. Refreshments will be provided and door prizes will be given.

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. Ticket prices are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. More information: (270) 554-9520.

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, 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, 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 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.

Do you know a patient at Western Baptist? Send him or her a free eCard to make the day a little brighter. Click onhttps://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 athttp://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 athttp://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 athttp://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/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 athttp://www.westernbaptist.com/WBH-Giving.cfm.

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