Recent Press Releases

• July 30, 2024 Baptist Health spruces up local school as part of 100 Days of Service

  Volunteers removed weeds, trimmed landscaping, mulched, painted and cleaned in preparation for the start of the new school year.

• July 30, 2024 Ankle injury treatment, know when to seek medical care

  The initial treatment of an ankle sprain usually involves an acronym that we call “RICE.”

• July 29, 2024 Baptist Health Corbin awarded for efforts to improve rural stroke care

  The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award recognizes efforts to address the unique health needs of rural communities.

• July 26, 2024 Baptist Health Paducah recognized for commitment to providing high quality stroke care

  The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care.

• July 23, 2024 Baptist Health Paducah among Nation's Top Performing Hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients

  American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award recognizes sustained, high level performance in quality of care.

• July 23, 2024 5,000 lives touched by Baptist Health’s 100 Days of Service; latest effort is Iroquois Park clean-up

  The effort is on track to exceed that goal, with 86 days of service already logged by the system’s nine hospitals, medical group and headquarters staff.

• July 23, 2024 Rebuilding Independence: How Baptist Health Corbin Helps Patients Master Car Transfers

  One of the initial challenges many patients face is something most people do without a second thought: getting in and out of a car.

• July 16, 2024 Baptist Health Louisville ranked among Kentucky's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report

  Baptist Health Louisville was also listed as #1 in Metro Louisville – the 11th time the hospital has topped or tied for that spot – and listed as “Recognized in the Bluegrass Region.”

• July 12, 2024 Pediatric Therapy Gym and Sensory Room: Enhancing Children’s Development at Baptist Health Corbin

  Baptist Health Corbin Outpatient Rehabilitation offers pediatric therapy gyms and sensory rooms, which play a crucial role in providing support, and offering therapeutic environments that are both engaging and effective.

• July 12, 2024 Empowering Recovery: Introducing Innovative Hand Therapy Techniques at Baptist Health Corbin

  Kenny Maynes, Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist, specializes in hand and upper limb rehabilitation.