Recent Press Releases

• February 17, 2022 Baptist Health first to bring new clot-busting medicine to Lexington

  Tenecteplase (TNK) is a fast-acting clot-busting medication for stroke patients.

• February 17, 2022 Baptist Health Louisville's Observation Unit treats its 1,000th patient on Jan. 20

  Average patient stay in the unit is only 17.8 hours.

• February 16, 2022 Baptist Health one of five Kentucky companies named to Forbes' America's Best Large Employers 2022 list

  Five large Kentucky firms were named to the 500-company list announced Feb. 10.

• February 15, 2022 More younger women experiencing heart attacks know seven signs

  Seven warning signs of a heart attack – just for women.

• February 15, 2022 Cardiologist says heart disease, depression linked

  Depression and heart attack have a two-way relationship.

• February 14, 2022 Baptist Health Floyd makes more operating room history

  CORI Surgical Robotic System was used in both a total and partial knee replacement surgery.

• February 04, 2022 Baptist Health Hardin changes parking, entry, on February 7 as construction progresses

  Effective Monday, Feb. 7, its Radiology reception and waiting area have relocated.

• February 02, 2022 Baptist Health upgraded by both Moody's, Fitch Ratings

  Baptist Health has earned an upgrade from A2 to A1 from Moody's Investor Service.

• January 28, 2022 Is your patient with diabetes on a statin

  Some diabetes patients are unable to take statin medications.

• January 27, 2022 Baptist Health Paducah makes urgent plea to the community as COVID numbers increase Paducah, KY

  Baptist Health officials are asking the community to please stop coming to the emergency department for routine tests for the COVID-19 virus.