Recent Press Releases

• April 23, 2026 Baptist Health Hardin celebrates opening of new facility with ribbon cutting

  The new facility, located in the southern part of Elizabethtown near Cecilia, will open early next month.

• April 23, 2026 Spring allergies on the rise

  Kentucky consistently ranks among the most challenging states for seasonal allergies.

• April 21, 2026 Erika Samuels named Baptist Health Foundation Floyd director

  Samuels stepped into her role as Baptist Health Foundation Floyd Director in February, bringing with her years of experience in healthcare fundraising.

• April 21, 2026 Baptist Health Medical Group welcomes Shawn Jones Jr., MD

  Dr. Jones specializes in Otolaryngology with an emphasis on head and neck surgery.

• April 08, 2026 Baptist Health Paducah appoints Christy Parrish, BSN, Director of Surgical Services

  The southern Illinois native brings with her over 20 years of nursing experience as well as a decade of experience in operating room leadership roles.

• April 02, 2026 Baptist Health Paducah, Murray State University partner to award nursing scholarships

  The scholarships are funded through the Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund (HWIF), established by the Kentucky General Assembly in 2023.

• 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.