Recent Press Releases

• March 26, 2026 Annual pinwheel ceremony kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month

  The blue pinwheel is a nationally recognized symbol of the hope, safety and well-being every child deserves.

• March 24, 2026 Baptist Health Sports Medicine named exclusive provider for UFL’s Louisville Kings

  Built on innovation, accessibility, and competitive excellence, the UFL delivers the most engaging professional football experience in the world—for both players and fans.

• March 24, 2026 Baptist Health Paducah earns 7th consecutive HeartFlow Quality Award, helping more than 1000 heart patients

  The HeartFlow Analysis is a non-invasive technology to aid cardiologists in the diagnoses of coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common form of heart disease.

• March 24, 2026 Paducah woman diagnosed with colon cancer at 37 urges others not to ignore symptoms

  Amber Joiner, a Paducah native and 11 year-employee of Baptist Health Paducah, is sharing her story in hopes it encourages others to pay attention to symptoms.

• March 19, 2026 Baptist Health partnership develops advanced healthcare laundry facility creating more than 150 jobs

  The 82,140-square-foot facility, located off Cane Run Road, is expected to open toward the end of the year, creating more than 150 jobs.

• March 06, 2026 Spring forward with caution

  Expert shares health risks associated with Daylight Savings.

• February 16, 2026 Understanding Atrial Fibrillation and why early detection matters

  A frequent, irregular heartbeat may be a sign of atrial fibrillation, commonly known as AFib.

• February 16, 2026 Heart, kidney and metabolic health are connected and early action matters

  A growing focus on Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome highlights how problems affecting the heart, kidneys and metabolism can interact and worsen over time.

• January 27, 2026 Baptist Health Paducah will offer its tenth Pre-Med Academy this summer

  The goal of this program is to provide valuable support and guidance to college students pursuing a career in medicine.

• January 27, 2026 Baptist Health Paducah emphasizes prevention and early detection during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

  Cervical cancer often develops without warning signs in its earliest and most treatable stages.