The Medical Center at Albany

09/27/2025

Everyone, everywhere can learn to save a life with CPR. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast on the center of the chest. Learn more at http://spr.ly/6012eiMbm and be ready.

09/25/2025

Sepsis is a life-threatening emergency that happens when your body’s response to an infection damages vital organs and, often, causes death. In other words, it’s your body’s overactive and toxic response to an infection.

Like strokes or heart attacks, sepsis is a medical emergency that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment. Sepsis can lead to severe sepsis and septic shock.

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09/24/2025

Have you heard of the Spanish stroke acronym R.Á.P.I.D.O.?
When a stroke hits, every second counts. If you speak Spanish or know someone who does, learn and share the R.Á.P.I.D.O. acronym. Identify the symptoms of a stroke, call 911, and save your life or the life of a loved one.

R. Rostro caído
Á. Alteración del equilibrio
P. Pérdida de fuerza en el brazo
I. Impedimento visual repentino
D. Dificultad para hablar
O. Obtén ayuda, llama al 911

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09/22/2025

🩺 Vascular Surgeon Ian Stines, M.D. sees patients in Albany, enhancing the quality vascular care available in Clinton County. For your convenience, Dr. Stines and Megan McDavitt, APRN see patients in Albany for evaluation, treatment and follow-up care.

📲 Call 270-796-3330 to schedule an appointment.
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09/21/2025

: Kidney disease has risen 70% among Hispanic communities since the year 2000. To register as a donor, visit donatelifeky.org.

09/20/2025

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 them as symptoms of a heart attack. Call 911 if you have any symptoms of a heart attack. Early treatment can limit damage to your heart and can save your life.

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09/19/2025

💻👶 Whether you're a new parent or a retiree, texting us to schedule an appointment is the easiest way to prioritize your well-being. Text the word MCHDOC to 270-796-3200 to request an appointment. 📲

09/17/2025

The Medical Center at Albany certified as Acute Heart Attack Ready by the Joint Commission ▶️ https://bit.ly/469fn1r

09/17/2025

09/17/2025

🧠 Every minute counts when a stroke happens. Calling 9-1-1 right away can help you or a loved one get the lifesaving treatment needed to reduce the risk of death and serious disability from stroke. Learn more 🚑 ▶️ https://bit.ly/3ZDeATi

09/13/2025

Each year, more than 350,000 people in the U.S. have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest & about 90% of them are fatal, according to the CDC. Learn how to perform CPR & how to use an AED from the American Heart Association at the link below.
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09/11/2025

Remembering the lives lost and the heroes of September 11th. We will never forget.