New parents, expectant parents or those thinking about becoming parents can get useful information and giveaways at Western Baptist Hospital’s annual Childbirth Fair, Sunday, Sept. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Atrium of Baptist’s Doctors Office Building 2. StorkCentral, Baptist's new maternity program, also will be unveiled. Learn more online at www.westernbaptist.com.

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NEWS
An upcoming HealthBreak explains Baptist's new online heart risk assessment. Read more at <http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Sept-06-HealthBreak.cfm>.

This month's edition of Balanced Choices says vitamins are helpful, but not a substitute for eating healthy foods. Visit online at <http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Sept-06-Balanced-Choices.cfm>.

HealthBreaks and a Spanish version of the Online Health Encyclopedia are Baptist's latest additions to its Web site. Learn more at <http://www.westernbaptist.com/news/Online-additions.cfm>.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Our annual Childbirth Fair is set for Sunday, Sept. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m., in the Atrium of Western Baptist's Doctors Office Building 2. Enjoy free tours, giveaways and refreshments while learning more about maternal-child services at Western Baptist, including StorkCentral, our revamped maternity program.

Join us for the next 55Plus Brunch Bunch at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Paducah. Raymond de la Rosa, M.D., will discuss diabetes and proper nutrition. To register or for more information, phone 55Plus at (270) 575-2851 or e-mail lora.croley@bhsi.com.

Make plans to attend Western Baptist's Gospel Gala, Saturday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Heartland Worship Center. Christian recording artist, Eric Horner, a Paducah native and friend of Western Baptist Hospital, will perform along with other local gospel singers. Admission is free, but a love offering will be taken with all the proceeds benefiting the new Baptist Heart Center. For more information, contact Laurie Latham with the Western Baptist Hospital Foundation Fund at (270) 575-2871.

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" orclick 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.

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 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/>>. 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/>.

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