Recent Press Releases

• January 18, 2024 Baptist Health Paducah Medical Physicist earns national recognition for his expertise

  Robert Gandy, MS, has been selected to join the American Board of Radiology's Medical Physics Continuing Certification Advisory Committee.

• January 17, 2024 Baptist Health kicks off centennial celebration, 100 Days of Service

  Reflecting on a century of transforming health and expanding access.

• January 16, 2024 Understanding frostbite and hypothermia: Staying safe and healthy in extreme cold

  It is important for people to be aware of the potential dangers of winter weather.

• December 13, 2023 Baptist Health Floyd opens new pediatric unit

  Baptist Health Floyd officials cut the ribbon on a new 10-bed pediatric unit Dec. 11.

• November 10, 2023 Baptist Health Medical Group expands access to women's care with the addition of Jennifer Nickell, MD

  Dr. Nickell’s services include annual wellness visits, preconception care, complete pregnancy and postpartum services and menopause management.

• November 03, 2023 Baptist Health Foundation Hardin welcomes new pet therapy dog

  Penelope joins the ranks of fellow pet therapy dog Jimmy and will be the hospital's second full-time facility dog.

• November 02, 2023 Baptist Health Richmond to offer lung cancer screenings on Saturday, Nov. 11

  Lung cancer is the leading cause of death among men and women in the U.S.

• October 30, 2023 Brandenburg woman's experience with breast cancer underscores the importance of routine mammograms

  Since the age of 40, Ellen Hendley never missed her routine mammogram screenings.

• October 26, 2023 Baptist Health Paducah patient brings awareness to breast cancer in young women

  Ashley Hayden, 31-year-old mom of three small children, is on a mission to raise awareness about breast cancer in young women.

• October 26, 2023 Parents praise Baptist Health Floyd NICU for care and support following birth of son

  Lew decided to come into the world four weeks early.