The Medical Center at Albany

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.

04/08/2026

🚑 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

04/07/2026

🌎 Today is , and your health deserves a yearly check-in. Don’t wait, schedule your annual wellness visit with your primary care provider and stay one step ahead.

▶️ MedCenterHealth.org/PrimaryCare

04/07/2026

If you have prediabetes or think you might, find out how you can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Learn more about Prediabetes – Your Chance to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes at the link! ▶️ https://bit.ly/4bejXOA

Need to schedule an appointment with a primary care provider? Visit MedCenterHealth.org/PrimaryCare to find a provider close to you.

If you have prediabetes or think you might, find out how you can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

04/06/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Take this quick assessment to check your alcohol use ▶️ https://bit.ly/4solEhT.

04/05/2026

🥚 A collection of fresh flavors for a spring day that also makes use of the eggs gathered in a morning hunt!

A collection of fresh flavors for a spring day that also makes use of the eggs gathered in a morning hunt! Leftover eggs are a great opportunity to teach Cooking skills and how to reduce food waste during SNAP-Ed cooking classes.

04/04/2026

👉 Women are less likely to receive bystander CPR due to fear, myths and misconceptions. We must do more to save women's lives.

✅ Be ready to perform Hands-Only CPR whenever you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, even if they are a woman. There are just two steps:

📲 1. Call 911.
❤️ 2. Push hard and fast on the center of the chest at a rate of 100-120 compressions per-minute until help arrives.

Go Red for Women

04/03/2026

Simple steps such as eating 2 servings of fruits or vegetables daily, exercising at least 30 minutes 3 times per week and engaging with others to stay connected can help you prevent and manage diabetes.

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