Med Center Health

03/06/2026

Med Center Health team members are dressed in blue for colon cancer awareness month!

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45.

Time for a colorectal cancer screening? ▶️ MedCenterHealth.org/colon

03/06/2026

👉 This quick, painless CT scan measures calcium buildup in the arteries that supply blood to your heart. The results can help you and your doctor understand your risk for heart disease and take steps to protect your health before problems start.

📝 If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoke, or a family history of heart disease, this test can provide valuable insight into your heart health.

💙 The scan takes just minutes, requires no needles or special preparation, and could help you prevent a future heart attack.

✅ Because when it comes to your heart, early detection and prevention start with knowing your score.

📲 Call 270-745-1199 or text MCHRAD to 270-796-3200 to schedule your $49 Cardiac Scoring.

▶️ Learn more at MedCenterHealth.org

03/06/2026

The Medical Center at Caverna celebrated its 10th Anniversary Celebration last week outside of The Medical Center at Caverna. Alan Alexander and multiple important local figures spoke to the crowd about the important role Med Center Health has played in the community. Med Center also celebrated multiple employees who have been with The Medical Center at Caverna from the very beginning.

▶️ MedCenterHealth.org/Caverna

03/06/2026

https://www.wnky.com/wnky-news-40-health-reports-springing-forward-and-thriving/

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s an annual thing…we “spring forward” during the first weekend of March. And, depending on the source you read, it has its origins in agriculture or national defense. Either way, just losing one hour of sleep one night of the year can have consequences. Dr. Suman Sh...

03/05/2026

Thank you, Dr. Shekar, for 10 years with Med Center Health! 💙

To make an appointment with Dr. Shekar at Med Center Health Primary Care Bowling Green, call 270-901-0629 or text MCHDOC to 270-796-3200.

➡️ MedCenterHealth.org/PrimaryCare

Thank you, Dr. Shekar, for 10 years with Med Center Health! 💙

To make an appointment with Dr. Shekar at Med Center Health Primary Care Bowling Green, call 270-901-0629 or text MCHDOC to 270-796-3200.

Join the Med Center Health team ➡️ MedCenterHealth.org/careers

03/05/2026

Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S. But it’s largely treatable if you act as soon as you recognize the symptoms: 👉 Face drooping 👉 Arm weakness 👉 Speech difficulty 📲 Time to call 911

American Heart Association

03/04/2026

Dress in blue on March 6 for colon cancer awareness month!

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45.

Time for a colorectal cancer screening? ▶️ MedCenterHealth.org/colon

03/04/2026

🏬 Med Center Health Moment 🏬

In May 1968, the City-County Hospital opened the region’s first Coronary Care Unit, marking a major advancement in the treatment of heart patients. The $25,000 investment was designed to provide constant monitoring and rapid response for patients suffering from heart attacks and other critical cardiac conditions. Specialized electronic monitoring equipment enabled nurses and physicians to continuously monitor heart activity and respond immediately to life-threatening changes.

Registered nurses travelled to Kansas and New Jersey to receive special training to operate the new equipment, including cardiac monitors and emergency response systems. The CCU enabled staff to administer intensive care more efficiently, improving patient survival rates during the critical early hours of cardiac emergencies. Hospital officials noted that the new unit significantly strengthened the hospital’s ability to provide advanced cardiac care to the community.

▶️ MedCenterHealth.org/100Years

03/03/2026

💙 Support and education is available for individuals with head and neck cancer and their family members and caregivers. Led by Keely Bill, SLP, our support group provides a welcoming environment to connect with others who have experienced head and neck cancer.

You will find a place of mutual support. Learn from others what to expect during your journey and share your experiences in order to help others.

New members are always welcome.

🗓️ March 10, 2026
⏰ 4-5 pm
📍 The Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center: 250 Park Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

📲 For more information, call 270-745-1015.

03/03/2026

Today is World Hearing Day! One out of every ten people suffers from some form of hearing loss. The certified staff at Med Center Health ENT are trained in medical and surgical treatment of ear troubles from ear infections, swimmer’s ear, balance disorders, tinnitus (ear noise), nerve pain and facial and cranial nerve disorders.

📲 Call 270-782-7768 or text MCHDOC to 270-796-3200 to schedule an appointment.
▶️ Learn more at MedCenterHealth.org/ENT.

03/02/2026

💙 Faces of Med Center Health: Mrs. T.W. Allen and Mrs. James R. Hines 💚

From 1945-1946, two Warren County women played integral roles in raising awareness of the importance of cancer fundraising and the need for a cancer clinic in Bowling Green.

Mrs. T.W. Allen, of Smiths Grove, was named chair of the Society for Control of Cancer for Warren County in April of 1945. From that point on, she played a major role in fundraising and raising awareness for the disease of cancer in Warren County. In May of 1945, Allen asked for a penny from each resident in Warren County. The drive raised more than $300 to go towards the Cancer Fund. Overall, she raised more than $500 to go towards cancer care.

In 1946, Mrs. James Hines was named chairman of the Cancer Prevention Program. Hines was one of the first to suggest bringing a cancer clinic to Bowling Green, pointing out that there was no cancer clinic in Western Kentucky. She originally suggested Bowling Green’s Cancer Clinic be placed in the former site of the local tuberculosis hospital. The Cancer Clinic officially opened at City Hospital in October of 1946. Hines was considered the original promoter of the Cancer Clinic, and she also worked in the clinic registering patients.

▶️ MedCenterHealth.org/100Years

03/02/2026

📣 Mark your calendar and plan to visit the 34th Exhibit of Women in the Arts on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14, at The Medical Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex. The exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

🎨 The exhibit provides female artists who reside in Kentucky with an opportunity to showcase their work. Categories include original paintings, sculptures, ceramics, works on paper, fiber works and photography.

👉 Questions? Learn more at MedCenterHealth.org/WIA.