Despite the serious health threat posed by DVT, 74 percent of Americans have little or no awareness of the disease. You can learn more about DVT and other medical conditions by visiting the Online Health Encyclopedia at westernbaptist.com. Accredited by the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission, it offers more than 11,000 pages of comprehensive, patient-friendly information on diseases, symptoms, medical tests, injuries and other common health and medical questions.

For those without Internet access, the hospital’s library is a great resource. Five computer stations with Internet access are available, as well as copy and facsimile (FAX) services. The library, located in the hospital’s basement, is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, phone (270) 575-2108.