The Medical Center at Albany

04/21/2026

Diabetes can cause other health problems, but you can take steps to lower your risk for diabetes complications and improve your overall health. ▶️ https://bit.ly/4cMx4Yt

Need to schedule an appointment with a primary care provider? Visit https://bit.ly/4sdyvnv to find a provider close to you.

Learn how to prevent or delay diabetes health problems through self-care and regular checkups.

04/19/2026

☀️ During National Donate Life Month in April, we honor the people who have given the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation. We also celebrate the lives that have been saved and healed because of a donor’s generosity.

🌲 This year’s theme uses trees as a symbol of life and connection. Just like trees grow and support each other in a forest, donation connects people – donors, recipients, and their families. Like a tree that grows and stands for generations, a donor’s gift leaves a lasting legacy of hope and life.

✔️ Join the Kentucky Organ Donor Registry! ▶️ https://www.donatelifeky.org

04/18/2026

Both women and men who have a heart attack often have chest pain. However, women are more likely to experience these more subtle symptoms and they may not recognize as symptoms of a heart attack. Early treatment can limit damage to your heart and can save your life.

▶️ MedCenterHealth.org/heart

04/17/2026

📣 Med Center Health acquires state-of-the-art mobile MRI technology to serve rural communities 📣

Med Center Health is pleased to announce the beginning of a new mobile MRI service for patients in the Albany, Caverna, and Russellville communities. This brand-new GE Voyager Mobile MRI unit will be shared among each of those communities on a rotational basis beginning on April 20, 2026. The scanner has a wide bore, making it more spacious than many older systems currently in use. It reduces scan times by roughly 50% for most exam types while producing high-quality images.

▶️ https://bit.ly/4dUnfIC

04/17/2026

Along with your diet and medications, regular physical activity is an important part of managing diabetes or dealing with prediabetes. When you’re active, your cells become more sensitive to insulin so it works more effectively to lower your blood sugar.

Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the campaign.

04/17/2026

👉 Heart disease remains the #1 cause of death for both men and women, often developing silently over time.

✅ Med Center Health offers a non-invasive, painless Cardiac Scoring procedure that takes less than 10 minutes. This advanced CT scan detects calcium build-up in the arteries, providing a risk score that ranges from normal to extremely high. The higher your score, the greater your risk for heart disease, enabling you to take steps to improve your health.

• Safe, no injections required.
• Wear your own clothes (metal exclusions apply).
• Physician referral required.

💙 Even if you feel healthy, hidden risks could be present. A simple scan provides clarity and peace of mind.

📲 To schedule an appointment, call The Medical Center at Albany at 606-387-6421.

04/16/2026

🚑 Stroke is an emergency you can't treat at home. If you think it's a stroke, call 911 immediately.

👉 To learn more about the symptoms of stroke, visit https://bit.ly/48JGUYD.

Go Red for Women

04/13/2026

📣 Med Center Health proudly announces the opening of Primary Care Albany, continuing a long-standing tradition of trusted care — at the same location.

🩺 Dr. Carol Peddicord and Danielle Smith, APRN, will continue serving patients, providing comprehensive primary care for every stage of life.

💙 Backed by the strength and resources of Med Center Health, Primary Care Albany combines trusted relationships with expanded support to keep our community healthy.

• Annual, school and sports physicals
• CDL physicals
• Chronic and acute illnesses
• Diabetes management
• Hypertension management
• Immunizations and vaccines
• Preventive health

📲 SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY: Call 606-387-0323 or text MCHDOC to 270-796-3200.
▶️ https://bit.ly/4sZBUGO

04/12/2026

📣 Med Center Health is DELIVERING our annual Expectant Parent Fair on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 3:30 – 6 p.m. at The Medical Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex.

👶 See where you’ll deliver! Tour The Medical Center’s Mother-Baby Unit. Tours are offered continuously. Last tour begins at 5:30 p.m.
🎁 Fantastic door prizes, including a year’s supply of diapers!
▶️ More details at MedCenterHealth.org/EPF.

04/11/2026

🎙️ Med Center Health is proud to continue Clinical Connections, a Med Center Health podcast. The 37th episode features Casey McCoy, a Clinical Educator at Medical Center EMS, discussing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, especially the more unique symptoms that can occur in female heart attack patients.

🎧 Apple Podcasts ▶️ https://medchealth.org/4mj3DzQ
🎧 Spotify ▶️ https://medchealth.org/4t33Iu7
🎧 Amazon Music ▶️ https://medchealth.org/4sXEMnG
🎧 Pandora ▶️ https://medchealth.org/4vraqf6

04/10/2026

Healthy eating for prediabetes and diabetes not only helps to manage your blood sugar, it also helps you have a better relationship with food. Prevent and manage diabetes by choosing healthy foods for your table. Informed food choices are essential to living well.

Join the campaign. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more.

04/09/2026

Recover stronger with Rehabilitation Services at The Medical Center at Albany. 💪 We offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy with personalized treatment plans designed to help you get back to the activities you love.

📞 Call 606-387-3630 to schedule your appointment today.