Elevate - Fall 2020

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Carpenter, Chair

Andrew Pierce, MD

Robert Farmer, Vice-Chair

Phil Riney

William Harrison, MD, Secretary

Dave Roberts

Candance Castlen Brake

Gavin Roberts

Susanne Harris

Vicki Stogsdill, RN

Nick Hetman

Angela Thompson, JD

Anthony McBride, MD

Michael Yeiser, MD

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ADMINISTRATION

A Message from Owensboro Health W

elcome to the first edition of Elevate! Previously known as

Lift magazine, Elevate will take a broad look at health and wellness.

Each quarter, we’ll bring you stories and information that can directly impact your family’s well-being.

In this issue, we talk to Angel Welsh, local radio personality about her decision to be screened for breast cancer and why it’s so important for others to do the same. We also shed some light on when you should get preventive screenings of all kinds from diabetes to osteoporosis.

You’ll also find information on the

only protect you and your family,

Greg Strahan, President & CEO

David Danhauer, MD, Vice

John Hackbarth, Executive Vice

President, Chief Medical Information

President, Chief Financial Officer

Officer

Francis DuFrayne, MD, Executive

Ramona Hieneman, JD, Vice

Vice President, Chief Medical Officer

President, Compliance and Privacy

Mia Suter, Executive Vice President,

Ruby Jacildo, Vice President,

Chief Administrative Officer

Accounting/Controller

Ward Begley, Executive Vice

Steve Johnson, Vice President,

President, Chief Legal Officer

it helps reduce the burden on our

Deborah Bostic, Chief Operating

healthcare

Officer of Owensboro Health

systems

responding

to the COVID-19 pandemic and save medical resources for care of COVID-19 patients. To make it even easier to get vaccinated, Owensboro Health launched curbside flu shots this year.

Regional Hospital Jason Field, Chief Operating Officer of Owensboro Health Medical Group Ed Heath, Chief Operating Officer of Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Tim Belec, Vice President, Chief

Government & Community Affairs Lisa Jones, Vice President, Ancillary Services Michael Kelley, MD, Vice President, Medical Affairs Kathleen Myer, Vice President, Patient Care Services, Chief Nursing Officer, Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital

Information Officer

Russ Ranallo, Vice President, Finance

Resolution season, we’re sharing

Ashley Herrington, Chief Operating

Joni Sims, Vice President, Patient

the story of Donnie Smith. Tired of

Officer of Owensboro Health Twin

And just in time for New Year’s

not being able to do the hobbies he once enjoyed, he worked with our Surgical Weight Loss Center to lose

timely topic of flu shots, which are

100 pounds and change his life.

more important than ever. Getting

We hope you enjoy this issue and

a flu vaccine this season can not

wish you a happy, healthy season!

Care Services, Chief Nursing Officer,

Lakes Medical Center

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital

Bill Bryant, MD, Vice President,

James Tidwell III, MD, Vice

Chief Quality & Patient Safety Officer

President, Population Health

ELEVATE CREATIVE TEAM Department Leads: Brian Hamby, Director of Marketing; Somer Wilhite, Manager of Marketing Communications Editor: Jacqueline Russell

ON THE COVER Angel Welsh, WBKR radio personality, poses in the studio and in front of a mammography machine at the Breckenridge Medical Building. Shot separately, the two images were merged together to represent different aspects of her life.

Art Direction: Randa Pence Layout and Design: Tanner+West Photography: Charles Mahlinger, Jamie Alexander Digital: Katie Roberts

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Curbside Service Makes Flu Shots Accessible

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he flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.

The best way to prevent it is by getting a flu vaccine each year. This year, Owensboro Health is making it easier than ever to be prepared by offering drive-up flu shots.

Most experts believe that flu viruses spread mainly by tiny droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. Less often, a person might get the flu by touching a surface or object that has the flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly their eyes.

The first and most important step in preventing flu is to get a flu vaccine each year. The flu vaccine has been shown to reduce flurelated illnesses and the risk of serious flu complications that can result in hospitalization or even death. Flu shots prevent thousands of hospitalizations each year.

Individuals who still get influenza after receiving the vaccination may still benefit from receiving the vaccination by not having a severe case.

Owensboro Health offers many curbside or walk-in options for getting your flu shot: Flu shots are free under nearly all health insurance plans.

• The Outpatient Pharmacy at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital • Henderson Healthplex • Madisonville Healthplex • Muhlenburg Healthplex • Urgent Care Ford • Parrish Avenue Campus

What Are Flu Symptoms?

Influenza (flu) can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu is different from a cold. Flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: • Fever* or feeling feverish/chills • Cough • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Muscle or body aches

• Headaches • Fatigue (tiredness) • Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

*It’s important to note that not everyone with the flu will have a fever.

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hen local radio personality Angel Welsh felt a lump while doing her monthly self breast exam, she knew she had to act fast.

As someone who has a history of cancer, as well as years of experience working the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital radiothon, she’s seen how real cancer is.

“I’m not a worrier,” she said, “but I am health conscious.”

She quickly made an appointment for a mammogram at the Owensboro Health Healthpark.

“It was wonderful,” she said. “They got me right in, told me exactly what I’d have to do and let me ask all the questions I had. The staff made it so much better. I was able to relax because they were so welcoming.”

Years of hearing that mammograms are a bad experience had shaped what she expected.

“It wasn’t nearly as bad as your mother makes you think it is. It’s not a cold, dark room,” she said. “Most of the time, the test is not as bad as you’ve been told. It's like the game of telephone where it sounds worse every time it’s repeated.”

They also performed an ultrasound for a closer look. Thankfully, what they found was simply dense breast tissue and nothing more serious. She’ll continue to perform monthly self-checks, and get regular mammograms.

Welsh said her decision to get checked was an easy one. While many people might think “but what if it’s cancer?” and delay finding out, she wanted to know what she was facing.

With four kids (Parker, Braden, Tucker and Charlotte) that would be left with just their father, she wasn’t ready to take any chances.

“My mother passed away when I was 28 and I’m still struggling 12 years later. I can’t imagine leaving my kids just because I didn’t want to know what the lump was.”

Unfortunately, it’s a scenario she’s seen play out before, when a family member found skin cancer and didn’t get it checked. She died at 40, leaving behind her children.

“It’s forever stuck in my brain, seeing them carry on after her,” she said.

Her main takeaway from the experience is don’t let fear keep you from knowing where your health stands.

“There's so many more advancements in medicine, like our cancer center here in Owensboro,” she said. “Why wouldn't you want to know?”

Did You Know?

Preventive health screenings save lives.

Be in the know about your own health by following the screening guidelines below.

Breast Cancer

High blood pressure

Women ages 40 to 44 should have the choice to start annual breast cancer screening with mammograms (x-rays of the breast) if they wish to do so. Women ages 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year. Women 55 and older should switch to mammograms every 2 years, or can continue yearly screening.

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, so the only way to know if you have it is to get your blood pressure measured by your healthcare provider. Talk with your healthcare team about how you can manage your blood pressure and lower your risk.

Cervical Cancer

Most healthy adults should have their cholesterol checked every 4 to 6 years. Some people, such as people who have heart disease, diabetes or a family history of high cholesterol, need to get their cholesterol checked more often.

Children and adolescents should have their cholesterol checked at least once between ages 9 and 11 and again between ages 17 and 21.

Women should start getting Pap tests at age 21. If your Pap test result is normal, your doctor may tell you that you can wait three years until your next Pap test. Women within the age group of 30-65 years are urged to get a Pap test every three years.

Colon Cancer

You should begin screening for colorectal cancer soon after turning 50, then continue getting screened at regular intervals. However, you may need to be tested earlier than 50, or more often than other people, if you or a close relative have had colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer or if you have an inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.

Diabetes

The American Diabetes Association recommends that all adults age 45 years and older be considered for diabetes screening by their healthcare provider every three years.

High cholesterol

Lung Cancer

You may consider having a lowdose CT lung cancer screening if you are at high risk for lung cancer.

See your primary care provider if you notice potential signs of lung cancer, including frequent coughing, recurrent bronchitis, coughing up blood and shortness of breath.

Osteoporosis

Screening for osteoporosis is recommended for women who are 65 years old or older and for women who are 50 to 64 and have certain risk factors, which include having a parent who has broken a hip.

Public notice of nondiscrimination and accessibility Owensboro Health, Inc. complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Owensboro Health, Inc., does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.

Owensboro Health, Inc.: 1. Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as: » Qualified sign language interpreters » Written information in other formats, based on an individual’s needs 2. Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as: » Qualified interpreters » Information written in other languages If you need these services, contact a staff member or supervisor.

If you believe that Owensboro Health, Inc. has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with the Office of Risk Management: Office of Risk Management Owensboro Health 1201 Pleasant Valley Rd. Owensboro, KY 42303

Phone: 270-691-7887 TTY: 270-688-3719 Fax: 270-417-4809 email riskmanagement@owensborohealth.org

You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax, or email. If you need help filing a grievance, a Patient Relations specialist is available to help you.

You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/smartscreen/main.jsf, or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Room 509F, HHH Building Washington, D.C. 20201

TDD: 800-537-7697 Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html.

Phone: 1-800-368-1019

English Translation/American Sign Language: Point to your language. An interpreter will be called. The interpreter is provided at no cost to you.

Language Solutions: Over-the-Phone, Video Remote, and Onsite Interpreting/Bilingual and Interpreter Staff Testing and Training/Translation and Localization

Arabic

Mandarin

Bosnian

Nepali

Burmese

Oromo

French

Pennsylvanian Dutch

German

Russian

Hakha-Chin

Somali

Japanese

Spanish

Karen

Swahili

Karenni

Tagalog

Korean

Vietnamese

Talk to your healthcare provider about what screenings are right for you.

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Photo from February 2020.

Students Say:

Cannon Clark 12-year-old soccer player Why did you want to join the program?

“I just wanted to get faster and stronger, and better at soccer.”

What do you like about it?

“Seth makes it not seem like a workout.

He makes it fun and just makes everyone feel good.”

What are you working on?

“We’re working on speed explosion (acceleration) and strength.”

Parisi Speed School Teaches Confidence Coach Seth Sharp says confidence from the program carries into everyday life.

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Young athletes across the region now have access to certified Parisi sports performance coaches through the Owensboro Health Healthpark. The Parisi Speed School focuses on the athletic fundamentals of speed, agility, mobility, acceleration, power and strength.

Designed for ages 7-22, Parisi coaches help students achieve athletic goals — from making the team, to making varsity. However, one of the draws for parents goes beyond sports.

“The biggest benefit is gaining confidence from the class setting and the sports performance training,” Head Coach Seth Sharp said. “That confidence is

going to carry over not only into their athletic competition, but also their everyday life.”

Tiffany Clark, who has two sons enrolled in the program agrees.

“We wanted them to increase their endurance and their speed and agility, but the main thing was the confidence. We wanted someone to teach them the proper techniques to give them the confidence they could do the workouts and not get hurt,” she said.

Clark said her sons enjoy the program so much they won’t skip a session. “They’d rather go to this sometimes than the sports they’re doing,” she said. “That’s a good sign that the workouts are fun.”

What would you tell people about the program?

“It just gives you an opportunity to get better at whatever you do.”

Ryder Clark 9-year-old hockey and soccer player What do you like about the program?

“I like the workouts and all the stuff we do because Seth helps us if we don’t know how to do it. And if we get it wrong like a million times he still helps us.”

What’s your favorite exercise?

“Trap bar dead lift” (weightlifting) Why should other people join the program?

“It’s nice to have someone teach you the right technique for things because if not, you could hurt yourself or you won’t get anything out of it.”

Life-Changing Surgery It’s

b een a year and a half

really does work,” he said. He’s even used

since Donnie Smith, a

baby spoons to help himself slow down

retired electrician from

while eating.

Muhlenberg County, decided to change his

His dedication to change made all the

life with weight loss surgery by bariatric

difference in the results of his surgery, but

surgeon Dr. Ravi Alapati.

Donnie credits much of his success to his

After two knee replacements and a

wife, who changed her diet to match his.

weight-related hernia, Donnie couldn’t

“There have been times I didn’t think

live the active life he wanted. He did hours

I could do it, but she tells me she knows

of online research before deciding to have

I can,” he said. “I don’t have any kids, so

gastric-bypass surgery at Owensboro

the doctors didn’t think I had enough of

Health. “It’s the best decision I ever made

a support system to have the surgery. But

for myself,” he said.

they didn’t know her.”

Today, nothing stops him from living his

Donnie also attends

best life. He’s lost 100 pounds and does

support group meetings

things he previously thought impossible –

with others who

like ziplining with his wife.

have had, or are

“Those ziplines have weight limits,”

going to have,

Donnie said. “It was embarrassing that I

weight-loss

couldn’t do it.”

surgery. His

He achieved excellent results from his

wife attends

surgery, which restricts the amount of food

with him.

he can eat and decreases the amount of

Thanks to a

calories absorbed by his body. Donnie has

strong support

embraced the recommended changes to

system and the

his diet, which had to start months before

Surgical Weight

the actual surgery.

Loss Center, Donnie

“Some people get hung up on all the

was able to change his life.

Donnie Smith has lost 100 pounds and does things he previously thought impossible.

things you can’t eat,” he said. “But why not focus on the million other things you can eat?”

He’s also focused on his portion sizes.

“Before, I’d go to Wendy’s and I was automatically getting a triple (burger). I always got the biggest thing on the menu and never thought about it,” he said. Now he said he’s more likely to order a small chili and be full after a couple of bites.

Donnie used some tricks to help himself adjust to the new way of eating. He started using small plates to make his small portions look bigger. “It sounds silly, but it For more information on weight loss surgery, visit OwensboroHealth.org/BestSelf FA L L 2 0 2 0 Owensboro Health

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Healthy At Home:

NEWMAN FINDS SUCCESS IN FAMILY PRACTICE Get all the care you need in one convenient location at the Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Healthplex. With extended hours and an easily accessible facility, you’ll find the expert services and providers to help you get well and stay well.

Our providers:

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Ashley Gabbard, DO

Michael Gabbard, DO

Bracken Lewis, MD

Stephanie Whitmer, MD

Mandy Newman, APRN

Tabitha Taylor, APRN

andy Newman practices medicine where her heart is. She grew up in Muhlenberg County and last year, she realized her dream of being a provider in the community she loves.

As a Family Medicine APRN

graduation, she worked in neonatal

Her time with her patients is

(Advanced Practice Registered

intensive

same-day

important, too. “I always try to take

Nurse) at the Healthplex in

surgery, before starting a career as

Powderly, Mandy sees patients

a home care nurse.

my time with everyone,” she said.

at all stages of life and for

The transition from home care

various reasons.

to family practice was easier than

“I enjoy taking care of people

she expected, thanks to a team of

from birth to later in years,” she

“pretty amazing people,” she said.

said. “I like being able to follow

“The support system here is always

them their whole life.”

willing to help.”

to neglect healthcare. “There’s so

Getting to know your patients

At home, her support system

much preventive care we can do

over their lifetime, especially

is her husband of 23 years, Wes, who she first started dating as a

to make your life better,” Mandy

in a small community, creates a special connection, she said. “I

high school freshman, and her

want my patients to know they are

three children.

important to me.”

As a family they’re “always

Becoming a nurse practitioner

up and going,” she said. They

has been a long time coming for

play competitive Sunday games

Mandy, who grew up with an

of

and

Mandy is accepting new patients.

interest in medicine from watching

they’re often found at baseball or

To make an appointment, call

her mother teach CPR. After

football games.

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care

or

and

kickball,

“I don’t want anyone to feel like they’re a number or that they only have 15 minutes. I try to listen and not shake anything off.”

She encourages her patients not

said. “People think they don’t need screenings until they’re 50, but what if we can catch something 20 years sooner? It doesn’t need to take the back burner.”

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Powderly, KY 42367 270-377-2600

For Troy Walker, rescue is a way of life. he Director of Emergency Medical

we had older ambulances. Now, we have

“We’ve had some challenging situations and

Services (EMS) in Muhlenberg County

eight ambulances (our oldest is a 2016), we

we’ve gotten through them together,” Troy

has been in the business since he was 18, starting

have all new heart monitors, and brand new

as the youngest-ever EMT 30 years ago.

Stryker power stretchers and lifts thanks to

said. “Responding to patients that you know

He moved into the director’s role in 2005,

Owensboro Health. It makes us proud to have

after working as a paramedic and later

top notch equipment, it makes a big difference

becoming interested in management. He even

to our team.”

spent five years as a flight paramedic. “It’s

That equipment is put to work by an

just another kind of transportation,” he said,

experienced team of paramedics and EMTs –

“Except you can’t stop at McDonald’s for a

some with 35-40 years of experience. In total,

sweet tea.”

34 employees staff four ambulance crews per

Today he focuses more on management

day, making nearly 6,000 emergency runs

and police all come together to make a bad

than making runs, but that doesn’t mean he’s

each year.

situation better.”

slowing down. Instead, he’s on a mission to

“The ambulance service responds to

He noted not all counties have the

improve the ambulance industry. He serves

multiple calls each day, from trauma cases to

camaraderie Muhlenberg has. “We have nine

on safety boards and committees, and is in

even baby deliveries,” Troy said.

his second term as Kentucky Ambulance

Perhaps the most peculiar part of being a

fire departments, 5 police departments, and a

Providers Association President, making

first responder in a small community, Troy

changes at the state level.

said, is how often your calls can include friends

The EMS service became part of Owensboro

and family.

Health in 2015 with the acquisition of

“EMS crews in bigger cities can run all day

Muhlenberg Community Hospital, providing

and never see anyone they know,” Troy said.

them with resources to make even more life-

“Our staff is out pounding the pavement and

saving emergency runs.

a lot of times they know the patient whose call

“As a small rural hospital, we had good

they are responding to.” He’s worked multiple

because the crews are more than co-workers.

equipment but not leading edge equipment

accidents involving his own family members.

“We’re a little family, and we take care of our

on all of our ambulances,” Troy said. “Then,

“Those moments stay with you,” he said.

own,” he said.

and pediatric runs make the job especially difficult.”

Even through the industry is a difficult one, it has its highlights. “When all the crews work through a bad incident together and have a good outcome, that’s a good day,” Troy said.

“Not only our EMS crew, but firefighters

central dispatch facility and we’re all on a firstname basis. I know I can text them any time something is needed.”

They’re doing something right. As the nation faces a shortage of EMTs, Owensboro Health Muhlenberg EMS has workers celebrating up to 40 year anniversaries. Perhaps that’s

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When all the crews are here and working together, that’s a good day.

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MMCC Renovations Complete The Owensboro Health Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center is much more than just a building. It’s part of our comprehensive approach to treating cancer. Through recent renovations, we’ve created an environment where we can offer national-quality cancer care, right here at home.

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he Owensboro Health Mitchell Memorial

while they’re seated and adjusting to allow easier

Cancer Center is much more than just a building.

examinations. The arms are made with bloodwork

It’s part of our comprehensive approach to treating

in mind, allowing phlebotomists to collect samples

cancer. Through recent renovations, we’ve created

in the exam room and saving the patients a trip to

an environment where we can offer national-quality cancer care, right here at home.

Renovations at the Cancer Center go far beyond aesthetic updates like beautifully-designed lobby areas and a serene courtyard. Practical updates, such as touch-free doors, prevent the spread of germs - offering a safer environment for weakened immune systems. You’ll even notice updates you hear but don’t see, like the sound of white noise playing to muffle out the voices of others nearby, creating added privacy and peace of mind. And to create a seamless experience for patients, all departments of our cancer care team are now in one convenient location.

the lab.

Because counseling is a large part of cancer care, the department now features a video-conferencing room. This allows patients with out-of-town family members to include them in their appointments.

Additional conference rooms, both large and small, provide new areas for our expert providers to counsel patients.

Outpatient Oncology The Outpatient Oncology department has been thoughtfully redesigned with the patient’s experience in mind. The beautiful art and glasswork in this area give it a sleek, modern feel. Window-

Hematology & Oncology

filled private rooms offer beds or heated massage

Updated exam rooms are one of the renovation

recliners to keep patients comfortable as they

highlights in Hematology & Oncology. The

receive chemotherapy. Community areas are also

rooms are equipped with specially designed

available for patients who enjoy company during

chairs, allowing the care team to weigh the patient

their treatment.

For more information on cancer care, visit OwensboroHealth.org/Cancer.

Radiation Therapy

Patients will notice spacious new dressing rooms at Radiation Therapy, but the most important updates here are all about treatment. New technology allows for radiation therapy that pinpoints cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. This is made possible by the TrueBeam™ linear accelerator, which is capable of controlling radiation accuracy to within a fraction of a millimeter, the size of a pencil lead.

Other Services

As a full-service treatment center, MMCC has social workers, nurse navigators, dietitians, and an on-site oncology pharmacy to prepare cancer medications specific to patients’ treatment plans.

The Center also offers services like a full-time genetic counselor that works with families to determine their risk of developing hereditary cancer, and a patient financial advocate to help patients reduce the out-of-pocket cost of their treatment.

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This holiday season, honor someone with a light on the Lights for Life tree!

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he holiday season is the perfect time of

Proceeds from Lights For Life provide

chance to honor their loved ones. The names of

year to touch the lives of others. Owensboro

funding for a myriad of programs and services

those honored through Lights for Life will be

Health Foundation invites invite you to

that help meet the healthcare needs of patients

displayed on the holiday tree in the Owensboro

participate in Lights for Life by purchasing a

and their families and the greater community.

Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital, and

symbolic light, in honor or memory of a loved one.

Owensboro Health Foundation served more

featured in a holiday tribute in the Leader-

Your sponsored light supports those in need

than 17,000 individuals in the past year with

News on Dec. 22 and Times-Argus on Dec. 23.

in our community while honoring a special

services such as: free mammograms and other

To participate, visit OwensboroHealth.org/

person in your life.

diagnostic services to women, care bears for

The lights make a thoughtful gift and are

children in the hospital, free car seats and

LightsForLife.

a way of expressing your appreciation for

bike helmets to families in need, equipment

those you love and cherish: Friends, family,

to help care for NICU infants in their earliest

teachers, physicians, ministers, coaches, co-

days, hospitality suites providing a home away

workers, or anyone who has held a special

from home for families of patients, medication

place in your heart. We’ll mail a card to your

assistance to cancer patients and much more.

loved one to let them know of your kindness,

In addition to Lights for Life at OHRH,

and the name of the person you honor will be

Owensboro Health Foundation is proud

displayed on the Lights for Life Online Tribute

to expand this holiday tribute program to

Book and in the Messenger-Inquirer on

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community

Dec. 20.

Hospital this year, allowing more individuals a

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