The Medical Center Health & Wellness Center to Provide StrongWomen Program

The Medical Center Health & Wellness Center is one of six organizations selected by the Kentucky Department for Public Health Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program to offer StrongWomen, a program which promotes strength training and nutrition as part of a long-term health plan for women 50 and older. Strength training has been identified to improve bone density, reduce the likelihood of falls, improve arthritis symptoms and increase flexibility.

“Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break more easily,” said Linda Rush, RN, Director of The Medical Center Health & Wellness Center. “It is often referred to as a silent disease, as many are unaware that they have the condition until they suffer a painful fracture. StrongWomen is designed to prevent osteoporosis, and it affords women the opportunity to take part in strength training that is safe and effective.”

The Health & Wellness Center’s StrongWomen program will begin on January 5 with an informational meeting. Exercise classes will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. beginning January 12 through April 8. The cost is $40 and the class is limited to 15 participants. For more information or to register, contact The Medical Center Health & Wellness Center at 270-745-0942 or 877-800-3824.

The Medical Center Receives Accreditation from the American College of Radiology

The Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

To receive accreditation, facilities must undergo rigorous peer-review evaluations conducted by board certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field of radiation oncology. The stringent survey assesses qualifications of personnel and the adequacy of facility equipment. The Medical Center is one of only two hospitals in Kentucky with ACR accreditation, and no cancer treatment centers in Tennessee have attained this status with the ACR.

“This speaks volumes about our commitment to provide the best care for cancer patients,” said Connie Smith, Chief Executive Officer of The Medical Center. “Moreover, it demonstrates the dedication of our cancer treatment center staff and further solidifies The Medical Center as the leader for cancer care in Southcentral Kentucky and northern Tennessee.”

The Medical Center’s cancer program is also accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons and is one of only three hospitals in Kentucky treating cancer patients with the Trilogy™ linear accelerator – a technologically advanced, image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) system.

The ACR is a national organization serving more than 32,000 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, and nuclear medicine and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services.

Kohl’s Awards Grant for Newborn Care and Safety

Kohl’s Cares for Kids® has awarded Commonwealth Health Foundation with a $19,703 grant in support of The Medical Center’s newborn care and safety program.

The grant will fund the purchase of incentive safety bags for expectant parents who take part in The Medical Center’s newborn care and safety class. The safety bags, which include items such as a DNA identification kit, bath water temperature tester, infant CPR memo board, choke tube tester, and baby gift set are provided to parents free of charge thanks to the generosity of Kohl’s Care for Kid’s®.

“Caring for a newborn can sometimes be an overwhelming experience, especially for first time parents,” said Amber Herman, OB Clinical Manager for The Medical Center. “Our prenatal education classes at The Medical Center, especially newborn care and safety, provide parents with skills to make them more confident in caring for their new baby. It is a hands-on class where parents learn important baby care skills, including infant CPR.”

“This is our third year to partner with Kohl’s, and we’re so thankful for their support of Commonwealth Health Foundation and The Medical Center,” said Doris Thomas, Vice President of Marketing and Development for Commonwealth Health Corporation, parent company of The Medical Center. “With previous grants we constructed community walking trails at Briarwood and Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary Schools. We’re delighted to be able to utilize the grant this year to help expectant parents and their newborns.”

Kohl’s commitment to The Medical Center is made possible through Kohl’s Cares for Kids®. The program also includes the Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program for youth volunteers, fundraising gift cards for local schools and nonprofit groups, and an associate program to encourage volunteerism.

Based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Kohl’s is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. Kohl’s operates 1,004 stores in 48 states. A company committed to the communities it serves; Kohl's has raised more than $102 million for children's initiatives nationwide through its Kohl's Cares for Kids® philanthropic program. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.kohls.com.

Commonwealth Health Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC). Commonwealth Health Foundation helps to build relationships and partnerships across Southcentral Kentucky that will inspire charitable giving by individuals, foundations, corporations and organizations. These gifts help support the mission of CHC to care for people and improve the quality of life in the communities it serves. For more information about the Foundation, please visit www.commonwealthhealthfoundation.org or call (270)796-5543.

Commonwealth Health Corporation Announces Additions to Senior Leadership Team

Connie Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC) announced the promotion of Betsy Kullman and Sarah Moore to Executive Vice Presidents of CHC.

Kullman has been with CHC for 35 years serving in various capacities including staff nurse and Vice President of Patient Care Services. In addition to her new responsibilities, she will continue to serve as Chief Nursing Officer at The Medical Center. Moore has been with the organization 31 years having served as staff nurse, Director of Community Wellness, and Administrator of The Medical Center at Scottsville. She assumes her new role after serving as Vice President of The Medical Center.

“Betsy and Sarah bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the healthcare profession,” said Smith. “Each began her career as a registered nurse, which enhances their ability to enrich the patient experience while forging valuable relationships with co-workers at every level of the organization. I commend Betsy and Sarah for their hard work, and congratulate them on well-deserved promotions.”

Kullman earned a Master of Science in Nursing Education from the University of Kentucky and holds Nursing Administration Advanced Certification. Moore holds a Masters in Public Health from Western Kentucky University and is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Kentucky.

The Medical Center to Host Eleventh Annual Women's Conference

The Medical Center will present its eleventh annual women’s conference, A Day Just for Women, on Tuesday, October 28 at Sloan Convention Center from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“Women have a desire for self-improvement, whether it’s with their health, their personal and family lives, or in their work,” said Linda Rush, RN, Director of Community Wellness for The Medical Center. “Women walk away from the conference empowered to make changes in their lives.”

The conference will feature two speakers. The first, Barbara Braunstein, is a motivational speaker from Boca Raton, Fla. Barbara will present “Here I Am, World: The Good, the Bad, and the Wrinkles” and “Make Your Mind Up, Not Down.”

The second speaker is Diane Sieg, R.N., a health, fitness and lifestyle speaker from Estes Park, Colo. She will present “Stop Living Life Like an Emergency” and “Seven Strategies for Ruthless Self-Care.”

“Nearly 600 women from across the region attended last year’s conference,” said Doris Thomas, Vice President of Marketing and Development for Commonwealth Health Corporation, parent company of The Medical Center. “We laughed, we cried, and we were inspired. This year’s program promises to be very entertaining and encouraging to women of all ages.”

The cost of the conference is $50, which includes presentations, continental breakfast, lunch, health screenings and conference materials. Corporate tables of 10 are available for $450. Through participation in A Day Just for Women, the following continuing education units (CEUs) may be earned: 4 nursing CEUs for the American Nurses Credentialing Center; 4.8 nursing CEUs for the Kentucky Board of Nursing; 5 CEUs for the Kentucky Board of Dentistry; and 5 CEUs for the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Registration deadline is October 6. However, early registration is encouraged due to seating limitations. For additional information on the conference, call (270) 745-1010 or 1-800-624-2318.

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