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Daniel Baker, PA-C joins Central Kentucky Interventional Pain Management Center
May 21, 2021
Welcome Daniel Baker, PA-C
read moreGeorgetown Community Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation
April 21, 2021
GCH earns new accreditation.
read moreDr. Richard Montgomery Joins Georgetown Community Hospital
April 13, 2021
Learn more about Dr. Montgomery's experience and background.
read moreYour Health Means Everything
April 2, 2021
by Donna Davis, Chief Nursing Officer, Georgetown Community Hospital Life has changed in ways both big and small over the last year. Plans were suspended and priorities shifted as we cautiously made our way through a situation that we had never experienced, much less imagined would happen. As we get closer...
read moreIs It Time for a Colonoscopy?
March 12, 2021
Is It Time for a Colonoscopy? What to know about colorectal cancer and how to protect yourself Do you remember when you used to put on your favorite bell bottoms and disco dance the night away? If you do, then it’s probably time to think about a routine colonoscopy screening. According...
read morePrevention on the Brain
March 4, 2021
by Scott Harrison, DO – Georgetown Community Hospital Emergency Room When you think about your health, some of the first things that probably come to mind are healthy eating, exercise, visits with a provider and other steps to help prevent and manage illness and disease. But there is another important factor...
read moreDid You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart
February 28, 2021
How well do you take care of your teeth and gums? Some research has shown a link between poor oral health and poor heart health. Studies have shown a link between gum disease and increased heart disease risk and that poor oral health can increase the risk of bacterial infection...
read moreHeart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom
February 27, 2021
You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease? While many inherited traits are good, others – like heart disease – aren’t. It’s important to know how your family’s history with heart disease can affect your own heart health. If you don’t know your family’s...
read moreFive Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
February 26, 2021
You probably know that healthy eating and regular physical activity are critically important to maintaining good heart health. But there are a number of other things you can do to give your heart an extra boost that might surprise you. Laugh. Research has pointed to laughter having several benefits for your...
read moreMinutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life
February 25, 2021
When a heart attack strikes, minutes matter. Those first few minutes following a heart attack are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of those who die from heart attacks will die within an hour of their...
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