Recent Press Releases

• January 11, 2018 Baptist Health Paducah to offer Kangaroo Klub support group in Metropolis

  Response to Kangaroo Klub, the breastfeeding support group at Baptist Health Paducah, has been so positive that another location has been added.

• January 11, 2018 Baptist Health Lexington one of only two hospitals in Kentucky to receive 5-star CMS ratings

  Baptist Health Lexington is one of only two hospitals in Kentucky to be awarded the prestigious five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services'(CMS) Hospital Compare program.

• January 10, 2018 Baptist Health Paducah names auditorium stress lab for George L Barnes

  A lone cypress tree stands on the Broadway side of Baptist Health Paducah, surrounded by buildings and pavement. Legend has it that hospital founders promised to never cut it down.

• January 05, 2018 Baptist Health Richmond VP named interim president

  Baptist Health Richmond Vice President of Ambulatory Services Greg Gerard has been named interim president, effective Jan. 27.

• January 05, 2018 CMS releases information on how to submit Advancing Care Information ACI

  *All ACO Participants must attest to Advancing Care Information on their own.* The Advancing Care Information portal is now open.

• January 05, 2018 Baptist Health bariatric patient reclaims life after 115-pound weight loss

  At just 25, Adrian Johnson didn't think she had much to look forward to

• January 03, 2018 Mary Michael Corbett Named Executive Director of Baptist Health Foundation

  Mary Michael Corbett has been selected to lead the Baptist Health Foundation Greater Louisville as its new executive director. She brings a strong background in business and brand development, public affairs and corporate strategic philanthropy.

• January 03, 2018 Baptist Health Madisonville updates visitation policy due to flu activity

  Baptist Health Madisonville Issues Update to Visitation Guidelines During Flu Season

• December 28, 2017 Brian Chaney MD receives Certified Physician Executive credentialing through American Association for Physician Leadership

  Brian Chaney, MD receives Certified Physician Executive credentialing through American Association for Physician Leadership

• December 27, 2017 Baptist Health Louisville Diabetes Prevention Program starting January 11

  The cost of diabetes is staggering. In 2012, the average annual medical cost for a person diagnosed with diabetes was about $13,700, with almost $8,000 in cost for diabetes care. That's 2.3 times greater than medical costs for a person who does not have diabetes. Even more devastating is the cost to one's health and life from tripling a person's chances of developing heart disease to an increased risk of limb removal or loss of eye sight.