Baptist Health News

Recent Press Releases

• April 25, 2025 Baptist Health Auxiliary Hardin celebrates 70-year anniversary, participates in projects to benefit communities

  Since its founding in 1955, just one year after the hospital’s opening, the auxiliary has played a vital role in supporting patients, families and healthcare staff.

• April 25, 2025 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 26

  Baptist Health Hardin reminds public about proper disposal of medications.

• April 25, 2025 Community is invited to shine light on sexual assault at Friday awareness walk

  This year’s walk will be held on Friday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Severns Valley Baptist Church.

• April 22, 2025 Safely dispose of unused medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

  Baptist Health Paducah is once again participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, offering the community a convenient and safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications.

• April 17, 2025 Baptist Health Hardin chalks the walk in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

  Baptist Health Hardin’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)/Forensic program held its annual Chalk the Walk event today.

• March 28, 2025 Baptist Health Hardin holds pinwheel ceremony to raise awareness about child abuse

  Staff planted 169 blue pinwheels – one for each child seen for maltreatment at Baptist Health Hardin in 2024.

• March 25, 2025 Baptist Health Paducah hosts Blood Drive to help save lives

  The blood drive will take place over two days in Barnes Auditorium, located on the 2nd floor of the Carson-Myre Heart Center at Baptist Health Paducah.

• March 20, 2025 Baptist Health Hardin Wellness on Wheels releases April dates

  Wellness on Wheels will offer basic healthcare screenings.

• March 12, 2025 Baptist Health Hardin’s Wellness on Wheels returns to local communities

  The hospital’s mobile wellness clinic, Wellness on Wheels (WOW), returns to the community this month and will be making regular stops in local communities.

• March 12, 2025 Learn, Screen, and Stay Heart Smart: Baptist Health Paducah Presents Rhythm of the Heart

  This free heart health screening and educational event will be held Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at Symphony Hall.